B6 Computing · Term 3 Week 12: Health and Safety in Using Ict Tools

Lesson notes

Learning Objectives

Indicator: B6.7.1.1.1 - Identify five (5) major health hazards associated with the use of ICT tools. Discuss Eye strain, Eye irritation and Eye fatigue.

By the end of the lesson, learners can:

Name at least five major health hazards associated with the use of ICT tools.
Explain what eye strain is and describe at least three situations that cause it.
Differentiate between eye irritation and eye fatigue, giving one clear example of each.
Describe the common symptoms of eye strain, eye irritation and eye fatigue.
Practise simple habits that reduce the risk of eye problems when using computers, phones and tablets.

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Curriculum details

Strand: Health and Safety in Using Ict Tools (Strand 7)
Sub-strand: Health and Safety in Using Ict Tools (7.1)
Content standard: B6.7.1.1 - Demonstrate how to apply Health and Safety measures in Using ICT Tools
Indicator: B6.7.1.1.1 - Identify five (5) major health hazards associated with the use of ICT tools. Discuss Eye strain, Eye irritation and Eye fatigue.
Suggested placement: Term 3, Week 12 (Week 36 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. 54
Transcribed from the official NaCCA publication. Check this page against the source.

Exemplars (from the NaCCA curriculum)

Guide learners to discuss some major health hazards associated with the use of ICT tools.