Class: Primary 1

Term: 2nd Term

Week: 8

Age: 6 years

Duration: 45 minutes

Date:

Subject: Basic Science and Technology 

Curriculum Theme: Computer Studies

Topic: Things Computer Cannot Do

Specific Objectives:

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

  • List 2 things computer cannot do

Instructional Materials

  • Whiteboard or blackboard
  • Chalk or marker
  • Chart paper
  • Markers

INSTRUCTIONAL PROCEDURES

Content Development: THINGS COMPUTER CANNOT DO

ContentTimeTeaching MethodTeacher’s Points/ActivitiesPupils’ Activities
Step 1: Introduction5 minutesDiscussion– Greet the students and introduce the topic
– Ask the students if they know what a computer is
– Explain that a computer is a machine that can do many things, but there are some things it cannot do
– Tell the students that they will learn about two things computers cannot do
– Listen attentively
– Respond to the teacher’s questions
Step 2: Activity – Brainstorming5 minutesGroup Activity– Divide the students into small groups
– Instruct each group to think about and discuss things they know computers cannot do
– Provide chart papers and markers for each group to write down their ideas
– Discuss among themselves
– Write down their ideas on the chart paper
Step 3: Group Presentations10 minutesPresentation– Ask each group to present their ideas to the class
– Write down the ideas on the board or chart paper
– Present their group’s ideas to the class
Step 4: Discussion and Explanation10 minutesDiscussion– Lead a discussion based on the ideas presented
– Explain why computers cannot perform certain tasks (e.g., emotions, creativity)
– Encourage students to ask questions and participate in the discussion
– Listen attentively
– Ask questions
– Participate in the discussion
Step 5: Recap and Conclusion5 minutesSummary– Summarize the main points of the lesson
– Emphasize that while computers are powerful, there are still things they cannot do
– Encourage students to explore and appreciate the abilities of computers while recognizing their limitations
– Listen attentively
– Reflect on the main points discussed
Evaluation5 minutesOral Questions– Ask individual students questions related to the lesson content
– Evaluate their understanding of the topic
– Respond to the teacher’s questions
Note Copying5 minutesNote Copying– Provide a written note summarizing the key points of the lesson
– Instruct students to copy the note into their notebooks
– Copy the note into their notebooks

Note:

Things Computer Cannot Do:

Computers are machines that can perform many tasks, but there are certain things they cannot do which includes;

  1. Feel Emotions
  2. Think Creatively because they follow instructions given to them by humans.
  3. Make Decisions
  4. Understand context because they rely on humans to provide context and interpretat on their own, they require humans to provide them with new information or instructions for learning.

Evaluation:

Ask the following questions to evaluate the lesson

  1. What is a computer?
  2. List two things that computers cannot do.
  3. Why do computers rely on humans?
  4. Why is it important to recognize the limitations of computers?

Teaching Aids

  • Whiteboard or blackboard
  • Chalk or marker
  • Chart paper
  • 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, curriculum, or available resources. Feel free to customize the lesson note to fit your needs.