Class: Primary 1

Term: 2nd Term

Week: 3

Age: 6 years

Duration: 45 minutes

Date:

Subject: Basic Science and Technology

Curriculum Theme: Computer Studies

Topic: Difference between a Computer and a Television

Specific Objectives:

By the end of the lesson, the pupils should be able to:

Identify a computer
List differences between a computer & a television

Instructional Materials:

Pictures of a computer and a television
Chalkboard/Whiteboard and markers/chalk
Chart paper and markers

INSTRUCTIONAL PROCEDURES

Content Development: Difference between a Computer and a Television

Time	Content	Teaching Method	Teacher’s Points/Activities	Pupils’ Activities
5 mins	Introduction	Discussion	Ask pupils if they have seen a computer before. Explain that a computer is an electronic device used to store and process information. Mention that computers are used for various tasks like writing, playing games, and browsing the internet.	Listen attentively.
10 mins	Identifying a Computer	Visual Aids	Show pictures of a computer and ask pupils to identify it. Discuss the different parts of a computer, such as the monitor, keyboard, mouse, and CPU. Emphasize that a computer needs electricity to work.	Observe the pictures and identify the parts of a computer.
15 mins	Differences between Computer & Television	Discussion	Engage pupils in a discussion about the differences between a computer and a television. Highlight that a television is used for watching programs, while a computer can perform various tasks. Discuss that a computer has a keyboard and mouse for input, while a television has a remote control. Mention that a computer can be used to create and edit documents, while a television cannot.	Participate in the discussion and list the differences between a computer and a television.
10 mins	Evaluation	Question and Answer	Ask questions about the lesson content to assess understanding.	Answer the questions asked by the teacher.
5 mins	Note Copying	Writing	Write the following note on the board for pupils to copy into their notebooks: “A computer is an electronic device used to store and process information. It has various parts like the monitor, keyboard, mouse, and CPU. Computers can perform different tasks like writing, playing games, and browsing the internet. Unlike a television, a computer has a keyboard and mouse for input and can be used to create and edit documents.”	Copy the note into their notebooks.

Note: Difference between a Computer and a Television

A Computer:

A computer is an electronic device used to store and process information. It has various parts like the monitor, keyboard, mouse, and CPU.

A Television:

A television, also known as a TV, is a special device that allows us to watch shows, cartoons, movies, and other interesting things right in our homes. It is big screen where the pictures and videos appear.

Evaluation:

Ask the following questions to evaluate the lesson:

What is a computer?
Can you identify the parts of a computer?

What are the differences between a computer and a television?

Teaching Aids:

Pictures of a computer and a television
Chalkboard/Whiteboard and markers/chalk
Chart paper and markers

NOTE TO TEACHERS:

Please note that the actual content of the lesson, teaching methods, and pupil activities may vary based on your specific teaching style and curriculum or resources. Feel free to customize the lesson note to fit your needs.

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Lesson Note on Differences Between a Computer and a Television (Basic 1)