Introduction to Ms-windows… · B6 Computing

Lesson notes

Learning Objectives

Indicator: B6.1.2.1.7 - Use the File Explorer Ribbon (Home Ribbon only), that is, the use of the Clipboard and Organise tools of the Home Ribbon of the File Explorer, as well as the Open New Window and Close tools of the File Menu of the File Explorer.

By the end of the lesson, learners can:

Identify the Home Ribbon in the File Explorer window and name its two main groups: Clipboard and Organise.
Use the Copy and Paste tools from the Clipboard group to duplicate files and folders.
Use the Cut, Delete, and Rename tools from the Organise group to manage files and folders.
Use the Open New Window tool from the File Menu to open a second File Explorer window.
Use the Close tool from the File Menu to close the File Explorer window.

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Curriculum details

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: B6.1.2.1.7 - Use the File Explorer Ribbon (Home Ribbon only), that is, the use of the Clipboard and Organise tools of the Home Ribbon of the File Explorer, as well as the Open New Window and Close tools of the File Menu of the File Explorer.
Suggested placement: Term 1, Week 5 (Week 5 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. 32
Transcribed from the official NaCCA publication. Check this page against the source.

Exemplars (from the NaCCA curriculum)

Guide learners to use the File Explorer Ribbon (Home Ribbon only); the use of the Clipboard and Organise tools of the Home Ribbon of the File Explorer, and Open New Window and Close tools of the File Menu of the File Explorer.