B6 Computing · Term 1 Week 4: Introduction to Ms-windows Interface (desktop Background and Locations of the Computer)

Lesson notes

Indicator: B6.1.2.1.6 - Locate the hard drives, and other removable storage icons in the File explorer.

By the end of the lesson, learners can:

Identify the hard drive icon and at least two removable storage icons in the File Explorer window.
Open File Explorer and locate the “This PC” option to view all storage devices connected to the computer.
Distinguish between the local hard drive (usually labelled C:) and removable storage devices (such as USB drives, labelled D:, E:, or F:).
Describe in their own words the function of hard drives and removable storage devices.
Demonstrate how to safely view the contents of a removable storage device by clicking its icon in File Explorer.

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Strand: Introduction to Computing (Strand 1)
Sub-strand: Introduction to Ms-windows Interface (desktop Background and Locations of the Computer) (1.2)
Content standard: B6.1.2.1 - Demonstrate the use of the Desktop Background as well as working with folders.
Indicator: B6.1.2.1.6 - Locate the hard drives, and other removable storage icons in the File explorer.
Suggested placement: Term 1, Week 4 (Week 4 of the year)
Our suggestion, laid out in curriculum order across three terms of twelve weeks. NaCCA does not fix the week, so follow your school's scheme of learning.
Curriculum reference: Computing Curriculum (Basic 4-6), 2019, p. 31
Transcribed from the official NaCCA publication. Check this page against the source.

Guide learners to locate the hard drives and other removable storage icons in the File explorer.