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Grade 6 Syllabus

The document outlines the syllabus for Grade 6 ICT (Information and Communication Technology). It is divided into three terms that cover various topics: Term 1 explores computers and the ICT world by examining components, classifications, history, and applications of computers. It also covers the differences between hardware and software. Term 2 focuses on understanding electronic presentation software, including how to create slides, add text, pictures, animations, transitions, and multimedia. Term 3 covers computer peripherals like input/output devices and storage. It also addresses health and safety issues like virus protection, data protection, ergonomics, and workstation setup. The syllabus aims to introduce fundamental ICT concepts to students in

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Grade 6 Syllabus

The document outlines the syllabus for Grade 6 ICT (Information and Communication Technology). It is divided into three terms that cover various topics: Term 1 explores computers and the ICT world by examining components, classifications, history, and applications of computers. It also covers the differences between hardware and software. Term 2 focuses on understanding electronic presentation software, including how to create slides, add text, pictures, animations, transitions, and multimedia. Term 3 covers computer peripherals like input/output devices and storage. It also addresses health and safety issues like virus protection, data protection, ergonomics, and workstation setup. The syllabus aims to introduce fundamental ICT concepts to students in

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ICT - Grade 6 Syllabus

First Term
Learning Outcomes

Contents

Period

Term

01

Students need to learn about:


1.0 Exploring computer

What is computer?

and ICT world

Characteristics of a computer (comparing computer with other


digital devices)

Components of a personal computer (such as processing unit,

01

input unit, output unit, storage, etc)

Classification of computer (regarding size / purpose / technology

01

used)

History of computer in brief (major inventions / inventors /

01

technologies)

Generations of computers (First four generations)

01

Applications of computer in day to day work

01

Difference between hardware and software (by using examples /

01

characteristics)

Connecting computer / peripherals / UPS

01

ICT tools (Examples)

01

Use of Units of information (bits, nibble, Byte, Kilo Byte) in brief

01

Second Term
2.0 Understanding

electronic presentation

Electronic presentation software (Introduction / purpose /

01

advantage / Examples)

software

Inserting/removing slides

01

Changing background colours

01

Changing slide layout

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Creating text and giving animation effects

01

Inserting pictures (.jpg, .bmp, .gif)

01

Applying animation effects to the pictures

01

Applying slide transitions

01

Inserting sound files (.mp3, .wav)

01

Inserting video clips

01

Following guidance to create attractive/professional slides

01

Third Term
3.0 Understanding

Input devices (Keyboard, mouse, scanner, and microphone)

peripherals

Output devices (Monitor, Printer, Speaker, and Headphone)

Secondary storage devices (Harddisk, CD, DVD, Blu Ray Disc,

03

02

Flash drive, memory cards) - in brief


4.0 Understanding

awareness of health,
and safety.

Protecting computer from malicious threats such as virus (Eg:


Usage of Anti-virus software)

Precautions form lightning / power surges & spikes / electric


shock. (Usage of UPS, proper wiring)

Data protection (Logical / Physical ways)

01

Practices for users while working in computer

01

Health and safety for user

01

Physical/mental problems faced by user (Eg: back pain)

01

Wok-fit (Anti-RSI) devices / furniture

01
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For teachers:

Introducing fundamental terminologies of the computer world.

Exploring devices / components of the computer system.

Introducing how to prepare an electronic presentation.

Introducing awareness of health, and safety in the user context.

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Term exam paper should be simple and it should elaborate the world of computer in beginning level.

1 hours question paper is recommended.

Question paper may include 25 MCQs, and Structure questions.

Platform

Any Operating system (such as Ms-Windows, GNU/Linux (Fedora / Ubuntu / Mint or any flavour))

Any presentation software (such as Ms-Powerpoint, Open office.org Impress)

Some prototype questions

01. Mathanki uses this computer system to write reports for a school newsletter.

Name the items labelled A, B, C, D, E and F.


A - ..

B -.

C - ..

D - ..

E-

F-

02. Give two characteristics of a computer


.
.

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03. List two examples for micro computer


.
.
04. Three types of computer are listed below:
Desktop, palmtop, and mini computer
Put the three types of computer in order of processing speed, starting with the slowest.
05. Describe two benefits of computers.
.
.
06. Computer can be used for teaching / learning process. How can it be used for it.
.
.
07. Tick one box in each row to show whether the item is hardware or software.
Software

Hardware

Ms-Windows 7
Ms-Office
Mouse
Printer
Ms-Paint
08. Give one reason why floppy disks are not often used for data storage.
.................................................................................................................................
09. Give one way how you would protect your computer from virus.
.................................................................................................................................
10. Give one way to protect your files from unauthorized people in your computer.

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11. Select two storage devices.


CD

DVD

Monitor

Speaker

Mouse

Keyboard

12. Complete each sentence below using one item from the list.
Keyboard

Flash drive

Speaker

(a) ..is an example of input device.


(b) ..is an example of output device.
(c) ..is an example for storage device.
13. Select true or false next to each of these statements.
(a) Mouse is an output device

(True / False)

(b) Keyboard is an input device

(True / False)

(c) Using computers for long periods of time is good for your back

(True / False)

14. During a slide show, pressing the Esc key.


(a) Displays the last slide
(b) Displays slide one
(c) Ends the slide show
(d) Displays the previous slide
15. Ms-Powerpoint is best described as.
(a) Presentation software
(b) Animation software
(c) Paint software
(d) Type setting software

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