ST JOHN THE APOSTLE HIGH SCHOOL CHEMUSWA

COMPUTER STUDIES SCHEMES OF WORK FORM ONE

Teacher : Mr. Lameck Kimaru

 ST JOHN THE APOSTLE HIGH SCHOOL CHEMUSWA
SCHEMES OF WORK – COMPUTER STUDIES

FORM TWO – TERM ONE

W LSN TOPIC SUB-TOPIC OBJECTIVES TEACHING / TEACHING / REFERENC REMARK

K LEARNING LEARNING ES S
ACTIVITIES RESOURCES
Exam CAT1 At the end of the lesson,
the learner should be able Answer and question -Exam papers
1-3 to: -pen
1
Answer all question
provided

Word (i) Definition At the end of the lesson, Learners to: -Longhorn bk
processors - Advantages the learner should be able -Define a word - A pen 2 pg 1-3
2 1–2 - Features of word to: processor and state the - Notebook - Gateway bk
processor Define a word processor purpose of a word - A micro 1 pg 121-123
- Purpose of word State the purpose of word processor computer
processing processing -Use a word processing - A typewriter
- choosing a word State advantages of word package (getting - A printed
processor processors started, screen layout, letter
State features of word running the program - A white board
processors -Create a document,
saving, retrieving,
closing and exiting).
-Use block options in
editing and formatting a
document
 3 (i)Creating At the end of the lesson, - Gateway Bk
documents using a the learner should be able Learner to: - Computers 1 pg 123 -128
word processor to: Find and replace while running a word - Longhorn
“ (i)Creating a document, editing a document. processor Bk 2 pg 4 –
(ii)Editing a saving, retrieving, closing Use spelling and - Detailed 18
document and exiting. grammar checking tool, procedures on
-Find and replace:- (ii) Use block options Find thesaurus, auto-correct notebooks /
- Proof-Reading and while editing a and undo and redo verbal step by
document. while editing a step on the
(iii) Use spelling and document. procedures
grammar checking tool, - a hard copy
thesaurus, auto-correct and document in
undo and redo while text
editing a document.

wk LSN TOPIC SUB-TOPIC OBJECTIVES TEACHING / TEACHING REFERENCE REMARKS

LEARNING /LEARNING S
ACTIVITIES RESOURCES
At the end the lesson, the Learners to: Computers -longhorn Bk
Formatting a learner should be able to: Format text: (bolding, running a word 2 pg 19 – 22
1- 2 Word document:- Format text (bolding, italicizing, underlining, processor - Gateway Bk
processors (i) Text formatting italicizing, underlining, fonts, drop caps, - Detailed 1 pg 131 -132
3 (bolding, fonts, drop caps, changing changing case and procedures on
italicizing, case and superscript/subscript). notebooks /
underlining, fonts, superscript/subscript). verbal step by
drop caps, changing step on the
case and procedures
superscript/subscrip - created
t). document on
computer
(ii) Paragraph At the end of the lesson, Learners to: - Longhorn
3 formatting the learner should be able Format a paragraph Bk 2 pg 22 -
(alignment, to: (alignment, indentation, “ 28
indentation, Format a Paragraph spacing, section breaks - Gateway Bk
“ spacing, section (alignment, indentation, and bullets and 1 pg 132 - 134
breaks and bullets spacing, section breaks and numbering).
 and numbering). bullets and numbering).
At the end of the lesson, Learners to: - Longhorn
1–2 (iii) Page the learner should be able Format a page (layout; Bk 2 pg 29-
4 formatting to: columns and 33
Format a page (layout; header/footer, Setup; “ - Gateway Bk
“ columns and header/footer, margins, orientations, 1 pg 135 - 137
Setup; margins, paper size and tabs).
orientations, paper size and
tabs)
At the end of the lesson, Learners to: Computers - Longhorn
the learner should be able Create and enter data running a word Bk 2 pg 33 -
to: in a table processor 37
Creating and Create and enter data in a Edit tables (resizing - a hard copy - Gateway Bk
editing a table table rows/columns, inserting document that 1 pg 140
3 “ Edit tables rows /columns, deleting has tables
Format tables (borders and rows/columns, merging
shading) rows/columns and
splitting rows/columns).
Formatg tables (borders
and shading)

wk Lsn Topic SUB-TOPIC OBJECTIVES TEACHING / TEACHING REFERENCE REMARKS

LEARNING /LEARNING S
ACTIVITIES RESOURCES
At the end of the lesson, Learners to: Computers Longhorn Bk
1–2 Word (v) Table the learner should be able Convert text to table, running a word 2 pg 37
processors conversions to: converting table to text processor - Gateway Bk
5 Convert text to table, and importing. - a hard copy 1 pg 140
convert table to text and document that
import. has tables

(vi) Arithmetic At the end of the lesson, Learners to: Computers Longhorn Bk
3 calculations the learner should be able Perform arithmetic running a word 2 pg 38 - 39
(perform to: calculations (perform processor - Gateway Bk
calculations and Perform arithmetic calculations and insert - a hard copy 1 pg 140 - 141
 “ insert formulae) calculations (perform formulae) and sorting document that
(vii) Sorting calculations and insert has tables
formulae) and Sorting

Sorting creating At the end of the lesson, -Computers Longhorn Bk

1–2 and updating a mail the learner should be able Learners to: running a word 2 pg 39 - 41
merge document; to: Create and updating a processor - Gateway Bk
“ Create and update a mail mail mere document. - a hard copy 1 pg 147
6 mere document. invitation letter

3 Printing a At the end of the lesson,

document the learner should be able - Computers Longhorn Bk
to: Learners to: running a word 2 pg 46- 47
“ Print a document. Print a document. processor -Gateway Bk
- Printer 1 pg 143
- Printing
papers

wk LSN TOPIC SUB-TOPIC OBJECTIVES TEACHING / TEACHING REFERENCE REMARKS

LEARNING /LEARNING S
ACTIVITIES RESOURCES
7 1-3 Inserting graphics: At the end of the lesson, Learners to: Longhorn Bk
Types of graphics the learner should be able Insert and editing -Computers 2 pg 42 - 47
“ (drawings, pictures to: objects running a word -Gateway Bk
and charts), Insert and edit objects processor 1 pg 145
inserting (importing
and drawing),
editing graphic
objects (updating,
resizing and
 enhancing)

8 1-3 EXAM CAT 2 At the end of the lesson, Answer and question -Exam papers
the learner should be able - A pen
to:
Answer all question
provided

1–2 At the end of the lesson, Learners to: -Computers Longhorn Bk

9 SPREAD Definition the learner should be able Define a spreadsheet running a 2 pg 49 -51
SHEETS to: and describing the spreadsheet -Gateway Bk
Define a spreadsheet (ii) components of a program 1 pg 15 - 152
describe the components of spreadsheet - a ledger book
a spreadsheet.
3 Application areas At the end of the lesson, Longhorn Bk
of a spreadsheet the learner should be able Learners to: 2 pg 52
(statistical analysis, to: State application areas -Gateway Bk
accounting, Data State the application areas of a spread sheet. 1 pg 152
“ management, of a spread sheet.
forecasting (what if
analysis), and
scientific
application.

wk Lsn Topic SUB-TOPIC OBJECTIVES TEACHING / TEACHING REFERENCE REMARKS

LEARNING /LEARNING S
ACTIVITIES RESOURCES
Creating a work At the end of the lesson, Learners to: -Computers Longhorn Bk
sheet/workbook:- the learner should be able Create a work running a 2 pg 52 -55
1- 2 “ to: sheet/workbook spreadsheet -Gateway Bk
 Create a work sheet. (creating a worksheet, program 1 pg 152 - 155
10 editing a cell entity, -keyboard
saving retrieving, -printed
closing a worksheet and worksheet
exiting from
spreadsheet).

Cell data types At the end of the lesson, Learners explaining - Examples of Longhorn Bk
3 (labels, values, the learner should be able different Cell data types various data 2 pg 56 - 57
“ formulae and to: (labels, values, types
functions) Explain different cell data formulae and functions)
types.

Cell referencing At the end of the lesson, Learners applying cell Computers Longhorn Bk
1–3 (cell addressing, the learner should be able referencing (cell running a 2 pg 62
11 “ absolute to: addressing, absolute spreadsheet Gateway Bk 1
referencing, relative Apply cell referencing referencing, relative program pg 163 - 164
referencing) ((cell addressing, absolute referencing)
referencing, relative
referencing)
Basic functions and At the end of the lesson, Learners applying Computers Longhorn Bk
formulae the learner should be able functions and formulae. running a 2 pg 60 - 65
to: spreadsheet -Gateway Bk
Apply functions and program 1 pg 164 - 167
formulae.
12 1-3 EXAM END TERM At the end of the lesson, Question and answer -Exam papers
& EXAM the learner should be able - A pen
13 to:
Attempt all question in the
spaces provided.
 ST JOHN THE APOSTLE HIGH SCHOOL CHEMUSWA

SCHEMES OF WORK – COMPUTER STUDIES

FORM TWO – TERM TWO 2024

TEACHING / LEARNING /
WK LSN TOPIC SUB-TOPIC OBJECTIVES LEARNING TEACHING REFERENCE REMARK
ACTIVITIES RESOURCES
By the end of the exam, the Question &
1 1–3 EXAM CAT 1 learner should be able to answer
answer all the question.
Worksheet formatting By the end of the lesson, the Learners to: Computers Longhorn Bk
1–2 Spreadsheet -text learner should be able to: formatting a running a 2 pg 66 - 72
-numbers Format a work sheet work sheet spreadsheet -Gateway Bk
2 -rows and columns program 1 pg 159 - 160
-global
Data management By the end of the lesson, the Learners to: Computers Longhorn Bk
3 -sorting learner should be able to: Apply data running a 2 pg 73 - 76
“ -filtering Apply data management skills management spreadsheet -Gateway Bk
Total/subtotals skills. program 1 pg 170- 172
function
Forms
Charts/graphs By the end of the lesson, the Computers Longhorn Bk
1–2 -types learner should be able to: Learners to: running a 2 pg 77 - 80
-data ranges Apply charting and graphing Apply charting spreadsheet -Gateway Bk
“ -labels skills and graphing program 1 pg 175 - 176
3 -headings and title skills
-legends
 3 Spreadsheet Printing By the end of the lesson, the Computers Longhorn Bk
-page setup learner should be able to: running a 2 pg 81-83
-print preview Print a worksheet and a graph Learners to: spreadsheet -Gateway Bk
-print options (select Print a program 1 pg 176
printer, selection, worksheet and a -A printer
worksheet/workbook, graph
orientation, pages and
copies.
-printing
Database concepts By the end of the lesson, the Learners to: A file cabinet or Longhorn Bk
1–2 DATABASES -traditional filling learner should be able to: Explain catalogue 2 pg 84
methods (manual and explain Database concepts Database -Gateway Bk
flat files) -traditional filling methods concepts 1 pg 180
(manual and flat files) -traditional
4 filling methods
(manual and flat
files)
“ Database concepts By the end of the lesson, the Learners to: A file cabinet or Longhorn Bk
-Functions of learner should be able to: Explain catalogue 2 pg 85
databases explain Database concepts Database -Gateway Bk
3 -Functions of databases concepts 1 pg 183
-Functions of
databases

Database concepts By the end of the lesson, the Learners to: Longhorn Bk
“ -Features of a learner should be able to: Explain 2 pg 87 - 88
1–2 database (e.g.) data Explain Database concepts Database -Gateway Bk
5 structures, report -Features of a database (e.g.) concepts 1 pg 183-184
generating, query data structures, report -Features of a
language, modules) generating, query language, database (e.g.)
modules data structures,
report
generating,
query language,
modules
 DATABAS Data Organization By the end of the lesson, the Learners to: Longhorn Bk
3 ES -character types learner should be able to: - Explain 2 pg 89-90
-fields Explain Data Organization Data -Gateway Bk
-Records Character types Organization 1 pg 182-183
-Files -fields Character types
-database -Records -fields
-Files -Records
-database -Files
-database
1–2 Creating a database By the end of the lesson, the Learners to: Computers Longhorn Bk
“ -design a database learner should be able to: Create a running a 2 pg 90-92
structure Creating a database database database -Gateway Bk
6 -design a database structure -design a program 1 pg 184 -186
database
structure
Creating a database By the end of the lesson, the Learners to: Computers Longhorn Bk
3 -Field properties and learner should be able to: Examine the running a 2 pg 92-96
data types. State the rules to observe in laboratory database -Gateway Bk
“ the computer lab. program 1 pg 184
Explain the significance of the
rules
7 1-3 EXAM CAT2 By the end of the lesson, the Question and Exam papers
learner should be able to: answer
Answer all question provided

DATABAS By the end of the lesson, the Learners to: Computers Longhorn Bk
8 1–2 ES Creating a database learner should be able to: Create a running a 2 pg 96-98
-Key-fields and index Create a database database database -Gateway Bk
-data entry. -Field properties and data -Field program 1 pg 185 - 186
types. properties and
data types.

DATABAS By the end of the lesson, the Learners to: Computers Longhorn Bk
3 ES Editing a database learner should be able to: Edit a database running a 2 pg 98 - 102
-modifying structure Edit a database -modify database -Gateway Bk
-updating a database. -modifying structure structure program 1 pg 188 - 190
-updating a database -updating a
database
 DATABAS By the end of the lesson, the Learners to: Computers Longhorn Bk
ES Form design learner should be able to: -Design a Form running a 2 pg 103 - 105
9 1–3 -form layout design a Form -form layout database -Gateway Bk
-form layout program 1 pg 194

1–2 DATABAS Form design By the end of the lesson, the Learners to: Computers Longhorn Bk
ES -Data manipulation learner should be able to: Design a Form running a 2 pg 105 - 106
-formatting fields. design a Form Data database -Gateway Bk
10 Data manipulation manipulation program 1 pg 195
-formatting fields. -formatting
fields.
DATABAS By the end of the lesson, the Learners to: Computers Longhorn Bk
3 ES Queries learner should be able to: to: Apply basic running a 2 pg 108 - 111
-creating apply basic concepts of queries concepts of database -Gateway Bk
queries program 1 pg 195 - 196

DATABAS By the end of the lesson, the Learners Computers Longhorn Bk

1–2 ES Queries learner should be able to: to: applying basic running a 2 pg 111 - 113
-updating apply basic concepts of queries concepts of database -Gateway Bk
11 -viewing queries program 1 pg 197 - 198
-Printing.

3 DATABAE Report layout. By the end of the lesson, the Learners to: Computers -Longhorn Bk
S -creating (using learner should be able to: Create reports running a 2 pg 117 - 119
relational and logical create Report and labels. and labels database -Gateway Bk
operators, logical -Modifying program 1 pg 198 - 199
operators-AND OR, -sorting and grouping
NOT) -labeling.
DATABAS Report layout. By the end of the lesson, the Learners to: Computers -Longhorn Bk
1–2 ES -Modifying learner should be able to: Creating reports running a 2 pg 120 - 121
-sorting and grouping create Report and labels. and labels database -Gateway Bk
12 -labeling. -Modifying program 1 pg 199 - 200
-sorting and grouping
-labeling.
 3 DATABAE -printing. By the end of the lesson, the Learners to: Computers -Longhorn Bk
S learner should be able to: print Printing running a 2 pg 121
queries, forms and reports. queries, forms database
and reports. program
- PRINTER
13 - 1-3 EXAM END OF TERM By the end of the lesson, the Question and Exam papers
14 learner should be able to: answer
Attempt all question in the
spaces provided.
 ST JOHN THE APOSTLE HIGH SCHOOL CHEMUSWA

SCHEMES OF WORK – COMPUTER STUDIES

FORM TWO – TERM THREE

TEACHING / TEACHING
WK LSN TOPIC SUB-TOPIC OBJECTIVES LEARNING / REFERENCE REMARK
ACTIVITIES LEARNING
RESOURCE
1 1-2 EXAM CAT 1 By the end of the lesson, Question and Exam papers
the learner should be answer
able to:
Attempt all questions in
the spaces provided

DESKTOP - Definition of By the end of the lesson Learners to: News paper -Longhorn Bk 2 pg
PUBLISHIN Desktop the learner should be to : --Define front page 132–134
1–2 G publishing. - Define Desktop Desktop - News -
- Purpose of publishing. publishing. papers,
2 desktop -state the Purpose of - explain magazines
publishing. desktop publishing purpose of DTP
(i) graphic design - identify Types of DTP - Identify Types
(ii) page layout software of DTP
design -Graphic based software
(iii) printing. -layout based. -Graphic based
- Types of DTP -layout based.
software
-Graphic based
-layout based.
 Designing a By the end of the lesson, Learners to: A computer -Longhorn Bk 2 pg
3 publication the learner should be Design a running a 134-
“ -types of able to: Design a publication desktop
publications e.g. publication -types of publishing
newsletters, -types of publications publications software
cards, brochures, e.g. newsletters, cards, e.g. newsletters,
posters etc. brochures, posters etc. cards,
brochures,
posters etc.

1–2 DESKTOP Designing a By the end of the lesson, Learners to: A computer -Longhorn Bk 2 pg
PUBLISHIN publication the learner should be Design a running a 134 - 142
3 G -running the able to: Design a publication desktop
program publication -types of publishing
-screen layout -explain types of publications software
- -setting up a publications e.g. e.g. newsletters,
publication newsletters, cards, cards,
--manipulating brochures, posters etc. brochures,
text and graphics. - manipulate text and posters etc.
graphics - manipulate
text and
graphics

3 Editing a By the end of the lesson, Learners to: A computer -Longhorn Bk 2 pg

publication the learner should be Edit a running a 144-146
-editing tools able to: Editing a publication desktop
“ publication -editing tools publishing
-editing tools - Format a software
- publication
-text
-Graphics
 (i) Formatting a -A computer -Longhorn Bk 2 pg
1–2 publication By the end of the lesson, Learners to:- running a 146-166
“ -text the learner should be - print. desktop
4 -Graphics. able to: - Format a publishing
(i) Format a publication publication software
(ii) Printing -text - PRINTER
-page setup -Graphics
-print options (ii) Print

INTERNET Definition of By the end of the lesson, Learners to: -Longhorn Bk 2 pg

3 & E - MAIL Internet the learner should be Define Internet White board 163-165
Development of able to: Define of Explaining the Teachers
internet Internet Development notes
Importance of Explain the of internet
Internet Development of internet Explaining the
Explain the Importance Importance of
of Internet. Internet.
Internet By the end of the lesson, Learners to: -White board -Longhorn Bk 2 pg
1–2 Connectivity the learner should be Describe - Telephone 165 - 168
“ Telecommunicati able to: describe Internet Internet line
5 on facility Connectivity Connectivity - Modem
Modem Telecommunication Telecommunica - Browser
Internet service facility tion facility software
providers Modem Modem
Internet software Internet service Internet service
providers providers
Internet software Internet
software
Internet services By the end of the lesson, Learners to: Teachers -Longhorn Bk 2 pg
3 e.g. the learner should be Identify notes 168 - 171
 “ Word Wide Web able to: Internet
(www) Identify Internet services services e.g.
Electronic Mail e.g. Word Wide
(e-mail) Word Wide Web (www) Web (www)
Electronic Electronic Mail (e-mail) Electronic Mail
Commerce (e- Electronic Commerce (e- (e-mail)
commerce) commerce) Electronic
Electronic Electronic Learning (e- Commerce (e-
Learning (e- learning) commerce)
learning) Electronic
Learning (e-
learning)

By the end of the lesson, Question and EXAM Exam papers

the learner should be answer PAPERS
able to:
Attempt all questions in
the spaces provided
1- 3 EXAM
6 CAT 2

INTERNET Accessing By the end of the lesson, Learners to: Browser -Longhorn Bk 2 pg
7 1–3 & E - MAIL Internet the learner should be Access Internet software 172 -175
 Log-in/sign-in able to: to Access Log-in/sign-in
Surf/Browse Internet Surf/Browse
Search engines Log-in/sign-in Search engines
and hyperlinks Surf/Browse and hyperlinks
Downloading/ Search engines and Downloading/
saving printing hyperlinks saving printing
Downloading/saving
printing
-Electronic Mail By the end of the lesson, Learners to: If connected -Longhorn Bk 2 pg
1–2 (e-mail) the learner should be Use Electronic to internet , 175 - 179
-Definition able to: Mail (e-mail) access one of
INTERNET -E-mail software Use Electronic Mail (e- Definition the mail
& E - MAIL -E-mail facilities mail) facilities E-mail software service
8 -Mails (checking, Definition E-mail facilities provider
composing, E-mail software Mails Fax
forwarding, E-mail facilities File attachment
sending, saving Mails (checking, On-line
and printing) composing, forwarding, meetings
Fax sending, saving and Telephone
-File attachment printing) messages.
On-line meetings Fax Contact
Telephone File attachment management.
messages. On-line meetings
Contact Telephone messages.
management. Contact management.
Use the internet By the end of the lesson, Learners to; A computer -Longhorn Bk 2 pg
“ to access the learner should be Stat the moral, connected to 180
information on able to: state the moral, social and the internet
3 emerging issues social and spiritual spiritual issues
e.g. issues that may emerge that may
HIV/AIDS through access to the emerge through
Drug abuse internet. access to the
Environmental internet.
issues
Moral integrity.
9 DATA Definition of data By the end of the lesson, Learners to; Teacher notes -Longhorn Bk 2 pg
SECURITY security and the learner should be Define data 183 - 188
1–2 AND privacy. able to:: to security and
CONTROL Security threats Define data security and privacy.
and control privacy. Identify
measures Identify Security threats Security threats
Threats and control measures and control
Virus Threats measures
Unauthorized I Virus Threats
access Ii Unauthorized access Virus
Computer error Iii Computer error and Unauthorized
and accidents accidents access
Iv Theft IV Theft Computer error
and accidents
Theft
Control measures By the end of the lesson, Learners to: Teacher notes -Longhorn Bk 2 pg
3 e.g. the learner should be Identify 184 - 188
Anti-virus able to: Control
software Identify measures e.g.
Password Control measures e.g. Anti-virus
User access Anti-virus software software
levels Password Password
Backups User access levels User access
Backups levels
Backups
1–2 By the end of the lesson, Learners to: Teacher notes -Longhorn Bk 2 pg
Computer crimes the learner should be Identify 188 - 189
Detection and able to:- Computer
10 Protection Identify crimes
Computer crimes Stating ways of
State ways of Detection Detecting and
and Protection Protection
 Laws governing By the end of the lesson, Laws Copies of -Longhorn Bk 2 pg
3 protection of the learner should be governing laws 190 - 191
information able to: protection of governing
systems Discuss Laws governing information information
protection of information systems and data
and communication
Technology systems
By the end of the lesson, Question and EXAM Exam papers
EXAM END OF YEAR the learner should be answer PAPERS
11- 1–3 OF EXAMS able to:
12 Attempt all questions in
the spaces provided