Class: Primary 4

Term: 1st Term

Week: 9

Age: 9 years

Duration: 40 minutes

Date:

Period:

Subject: Basic Science And Technology

Curriculum Theme: Computer Studies

Topic: Storage Devices

Content: Hardware Storage devices (Definition and examples)

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

Define storage devices.
List three examples of storage devices.

Reference Materials:

9 – Years Basic Education Curriculum
Abuja Educational Resource Centre Scheme of work
NAPPS National Unified Scheme of Work
Course Book
Online Information
Textbooks (List your relevant textbook here)

Instructional Materials:

Pictures or actual hardware storage devices
Chalkboard/Whiteboard
Markers/Chalk
Worksheets

Rationale for the Lesson:

Understanding storage devices is important in the digital age as it helps in storing and accessing information and data in daily life.

Prerequisite/Previous Knowledge:

Students should have a basic understanding of computers and data storage.

INSTRUCTIONAL PROCEDURES:

Content Development: Storage Devices

Content	Time	Teaching Method	Teacher’s Point/Activities	Pupils’ Activities
Introduction	5 mins	Introduce the topic	Engage pupils with questions to assess prior knowledge about storage devices.	Respond to questions and share what they know.
Explaining Storage Devices	10 mins	Lecture and Discussion	Define what storage devices are and give examples (e.g., hard disk, compact disk, flash drive, memory card).	Listen and take notes on examples.
Identifying Storage Devices	10 mins	Group Activity	Show pictures or actual storage devices. Pupils identify and categorize them into hardware storage devices.	Work in groups to identify and categorize storage devices.
Listing Examples	5 mins	Class Discussion	Discuss and list three examples of storage devices on the board.	Share examples they have identified.
Evaluation	5 mins	Question and Answer	Ask questions about storage devices and their examples.	Answer questions individually.
Conclusion	5 mins	Recap and Discussion	Summarize the lesson and emphasize the importance of storage devices in technology.	Share what they’ve learned.

Note to Pupils:

What are Storage Devices?

Storage devices are tools or hardware components used to save and store information, data, or files on computers

Examples of storage devices

Hard disk

Compact disk

Flash drive

Memory card.

Evaluation:

What is the meaning of a storage device?
Can you list three examples of storage devices?
Why are storage devices important in daily life?

Note to Teachers:

Customize the lesson content, teaching methods, and pupil activities to suit your teaching style, curriculum, and available resources.

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Lesson Plan on Storage Devices (Basic 4)