Introduction to Computing · B3 Our World And Our…

Lesson notes

Learning Objectives

Indicator: B3.5.2.1.1 - Identify the parts of the computer and how they work

By the end of the lesson, learners can:

Name at least six major parts of a computer (monitor, keyboard, mouse, system unit, hard disk, power supply) and state what each part does.
Locate and identify the bottom row, Caps Lock and Tab keys on a real keyboard or in a picture.
Type four-letter words and short simple sentences on the keyboard using correct finger positioning.
Demonstrate how to insert and eject a CD/DVD-ROM and safely connect and remove a pen drive.
Distinguish between the functions of different computer parts by matching each part to its job.

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Curriculum details

Strand: My Global Community (Strand 5)
Sub-strand: Introduction to Computing (5.2)
Content standard: B3.5.2.1 - Demonstrate an understanding of the parts of a computer
Indicator: B3.5.2.1.1 - Identify the parts of the computer and how they work
Suggested placement: Term 3, Week 9 (Week 33 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: Our World and Our People Curriculum (Basic 1-3), 2019, p. 56
Transcribed from the official NaCCA publication. Check this page against the source.

Exemplars (from the NaCCA curriculum)

Learner identify parts of the computer and how they work (i.e. hard disk, power supply) or pictures of the computer parts to class, ask learners to pick one item in turns and differentiate selected items.
Learners identify the bottom row, Caps Lock and Tab keys on the real keyboard or by the use of pictures.
Learners practise typing e.g. four-letter words and simple sentences on the key pad with proper positioning of fingers on the keyboard.
Learners explore the insertion and ejection of DVD/CD-ROM as well as connecting of a pen drive.
Through demonstration guide leaners to play computer games to re-enforce keyboard and mouse skills.