Lesson Plan
Date: Number in Class: 40 Boys _ Girls __
Curriculum Area: Information Technology Number Present: 35 Boys __ Girls __
Subject: Information Technology Average Age: 14 Average Range: _______________
Topic: Computer Basics and Data vs. Information, Hardware vs. Software, Input Devices vs. Output
Devices
Duration of Lesson _40 Mins_ Class: Form 2s
PREVIOUS KNOWLEDGE AND EXPERIENCE:
1. None Needed
BEHAVIOURAL OBJECTIVES: Pupils will:
Learning Objectives:
1. Understand the basic components of a computer system.
2. Differentiate between data and information.
3. Differentiate between hardware and software.
4. Identify common input and output devices.
5. Understand that what we put inside our minds affect what comes out of our lives. What we sow is
what we reap. IFL
NEW VOCABULARY:
i. Hardware
ii. Software
iii. Data
iv. Information
v. Netiquette
MATERIALS:
- Computer with internet access (optional)
- Whiteboard or chalkboard
- Markers or chalk
- Handouts or worksheets (optional)
- Visual aids (e.g., images of computer components, input/output devices)
PROCEDURE:
1. Introduction (5 minutes)
a. Greet the students and provide an overview of the lesson objectives.
b. Ask the students if they have any prior knowledge or experience with computers.
c. Explain the importance of understanding computer basics in today's digital world.
2. Computer Basics (10 minutes)
a. Define what a computer is and its main purpose.
b. Discuss the basic components of a computer system:
- Central Processing Unit (CPU)
- Random Access Memory (RAM)
- Hard Disk Drive (HDD) or Solid State Drive (SSD)
- Input devices (keyboard, mouse, touchpad, etc.)
- Output devices (monitor, printer, speakers, etc.)
c. Use visual aids to illustrate each component and its function.
3. Data vs. Information (10 minutes)
a. Explain the difference between data and information:
- Data: raw facts or figures, unprocessed and meaningless on their own.
- Information: processed data that is meaningful and useful.
b. Provide examples to clarify the concept (e.g., a list of numbers is data, while a chart showing sales
figures is information).
c. Discuss how computers process and manipulate data to generate information.
4. Hardware vs. Software (10 minutes)
a. Define hardware as the physical components of a computer system.
b. Define software as the programs or instructions that control the computer's hardware.
c. Provide examples of hardware (e.g., CPU, monitor, keyboard) and software (e.g., operating systems,
applications).
d. Emphasize that hardware is tangible, while software is intangible and stored in the computer's
memory.
5. Input Devices vs. Output Devices (10 minutes)
a. Explain the role of input devices in sending data or instructions to the computer (e.g., keyboard,
mouse, scanner).
b. Discuss the role of output devices in displaying or presenting processed information (e.g., monitor,
printer, speakers).
c. Encourage students to identify and share examples of input and output devices they are familiar with.
CONCLUSION (5 MINUTES)
a. Recap the main points covered in the lesson.
b. Ask students to summarize the differences between data and information, hardware and software, and
input and output devices.
c. Answer any questions and provide clarifications as needed.
EXTENSIONS/ASSESSMENTS:
- Have students complete a worksheet or online activity to reinforce their understanding of computer
basics, data vs. information, hardware vs. software, and input vs. output devices.
- Assign a project where students research and present on a specific computer component, explaining its
function and importance in a computer system.
- Conduct a short quizizz or kahoot or class discussion to assess students' comprehension of the lesson
content.
