Information Communication Technology Lesson Note for Primary Two (First Term)

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Information Communication Technology (Weekly Plan)

Week One: History of computer (Origin of computer)

Week Two : History of computer (Names of the computer invented and their inventors)

Week Three : Computers (Analogue computers)

Week Four : Computers (Digital computers)

Week Five : Computers (Hybrid computers)

Week Six : CPU (Features of CPU)

Week seven: Mid Term break

Week Eight : CPU (Functions of the features of the CPU (ports and button))

Week Nine: Keyboard (Parts of the keyboard)

Week Ten : Keyboard (Uses of the special keys on the keyboard)

Week One

Subject: Information Communication Technology
Class: Primary Two
Week of the First Term: 1st Week
Topic: History of Computer
Sub-Topic: Origin of Computer

Instructional Objectives
At the end of the lesson, pupils should be able to:

  1. Describe the origin and early development of computers.
  2. Identify and name the early computing devices such as the abacus and punch cards.
  3. Illustrate the evolution of computers through drawing or using visual aids.

Entry Behavior
Pupils should already have a basic understanding of what a computer is and have seen or used a computer before.

Instructional Materials

  1. Textbook: “ICT for Basic Education Book 2” by Oyeleke Samson Bukola
  2. Visual aids: Charts showing the evolution of computers
  3. Flashcards with images of early computing devices

Reference Materials
Bukola, O. S. (2017). ICT for Basic Education Book 2. Metropolitan Publishers, Lagos.

Adewale, A., Chibuzor, E., Tankor, G., & Matthias, Y. (2022). Information Technology for Primary School 2 Textbook (BEC Edition). Spectrum Book Limited, Lagos.

Content

Introduction
Origin of Computer:

  1. Early Computing Devices:
    • Abacus: The earliest known calculating device used by ancient civilizations.
    • Punch Cards: Used in the 19th century to control mechanical devices and store information.
  2. Development of Modern Computers:
    • Charles Babbage: Known as the “father of the computer” for his work on the Analytical Engine.
    • First Generation Computers: Used vacuum tubes and were very large and slow.
    • Second Generation Computers: Used transistors, which were smaller and faster than vacuum tubes.
  3. First Working Computers

ENIAC: The first large electronic computer was called ENIAC, built in the 1940s. It was as big as a room and used for solving big math problems.

  • Personal Computers

1970s and 1980s: Computers got smaller and people could use them at home or work. Companies like Apple and IBM made the first personal computers (PCs)

Lesson Presentation (Step-by-Step Procedure)

Step 1: Introduction
Start with a story about how people used to calculate and store information before computers existed. Ask pupils if they know what an abacus is or if they have seen one before.

Step 2: Explanation
Explain the origin and early development of computers using simple language and examples. Show the charts of early computing devices and explain how each one worked and what it was used for.

Step 3: Demonstration
Use the visual aids to show the evolution of computers from the abacus to modern-day computers. Demonstrate how an abacus works and show pictures of punch cards and early computers.

Step 4: Guided Practice
Divide pupils into groups and provide each group with flashcards of different early computing devices. Ask each group to discuss and then present what they learned about their device to the class.

Step 5: Independent Practice
Have pupils draw a timeline showing the evolution of computers, starting with the abacus and ending with a modern computer. They should label each device and write a short description.

Step 6: Feedback
Review the pupils’ timelines and drawings, providing feedback on their accuracy and creativity. Address any misconceptions and reinforce key points about the origin and development of computers.

Evaluation
Formative Assessment: Observe pupils during guided and independent practice to assess their understanding of the origin and early development of computers. Check their group presentations and timelines for accuracy and understanding.
Summative Assessment: At the end of the lesson, have pupils complete a short quiz on the origin of computers, including identifying early computing devices and describing their functions.

Summary/Conclusion
Summarize the key points of the lesson, including the early computing devices and the evolution of computers. Reinforce how technology has advanced from simple tools like the abacus to the complex computers we use today.

Assignment
Identify and name the early counting devices

Lesson Note, Primary Two

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