Book 4
Book 4
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LESSON PL AN Class 4
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At the end of the chapter, the student will be able to:
Differentiate between the terms data and information
Explain the purpose of internal and external memory
Describe the different data storage units
List the various primary and secondary data storage devices
Teaching Aid:
CD/DVD/Blu-ray disc, Pen Drive, Memory Card
Lesson Connect:
Discuss the features of computers. Also, talk about various fields where computers are used.
Ask about the main parts and peripheral devices of a computer.
Show the created chart or presentation in the classroom and ask the students to identify the
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hardware. Also encourage them to share the use of any software they have used.
Sub Topics: Data and Information, Computer Memory,
and Data Storage Units
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Learning Outcomes Methodology
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1 • Know about data and information Lesson Conduct:
• Tell why computer memory is required • Tell the students the raw facts or figures
• Describe the different units of storage is known as data. When this data is
processed by the processing unit, it
becomes useful information.
• Explain why computer memory is required.
• Talk about different units of storage.
Lesson Conclusion:
Students should be able to explain data,
information, computer memory, and different
units of storage.
Sub Topics: Types of Computer Memory
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Learning Outcomes Methodology
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2-3 • Understand the different types of Lesson Conduct:
memory in a computer • Explain the different types of internal and
• Explain the difference between externalmemory.
internal and external memory • Discuss the internal or primary memory and
• Understand the difference betweenRAM its main components, such as RAM and
and ROM ROM. Explain how they are both useful and
different.
• Relate the RAM to the way a calculator
4 My Activity works and the ROM to an audiodisc that can
Ask the students to follow the given steps to only be played.
play a CD or DVD on a computer. • Discuss the need for an external or a
secondary memory.
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5 Brain Developer
• Introduce the students to the different
secondary storage devices, such as hard disk,
CD, DVD, Blu-ray Disc, Pen Drive, and Memory
Card.
Lesson Conclusion:
Students should be able to understand the use of
internal memory and external memory. Also, they
should be able to differentiate between RAM and
ROM.
Ask the students to complete the Brain Developer on their own. Help them to complete all the
questions.
6 My Activity
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Ask the students to solve the crossword with the help of the given clues. This activity is included
to improve computational thinking skills of the students.
7 Lab Session
Ask the students to complete the activity given under Lab session.
8 Group Discussion
Conduct a group discussion on the topics. This activity enables the students to share their views
and knowledge with others. It also helps in improving the communication skills of the students.
9 Project Work
Create groups of 2-3 students and assign the project work to complete in the classroom or as an
assignment.
Exercise
A. Fill in the blanks.
1. A computer A computer stores data in ………………………..format.
2. Internal memory is also called the ………………………….. .
3. ROM stands for ……………………………………. .
4. 1 byte is equal to ………………………. bits.
5. A ……………………… is the main secondary storage medium for computers.
B. Name the following.
1. Name an optical storage device.
2. Name the storage device used in a digital camera.
3. Name the device that uses blue-violet laser to read and write data.
4. Give another name for pen drive.
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Answers
A. Fill in the blanks.
1. Digital
2. Main Memory
3. Read Only Memory
4. Eight
5. Hard disk
B. Name the following.
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1. CD
2. Memory Card
3. Blu-ray disc
4. Flash Drive
Chapter - 2 Desktop Management
Total Periods: 8
Prior Knowledge Required:
The student should be able to:
Know about system software and operating
List names of GUI-based desktops
State features of Windows
Tell about the operating system
Follow computer manners
Learning Outcomes:
At the end of the chapter, the student will be able to:
Recall the features of OS and GUI.
Identify and use the Desktop and its components
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Know about different types of icons
Use Taskbar and Quick Launch Bar
Change Date and Time settings
Adjust Volume on computer system
Use shortcut menus
Teaching Aid
A Windows-based computer system or smartboard in the classroom
Lesson Connect:
Discuss why the OS is important for a computer. Also, tell them the names of the different
operating systems that are commonly used these days. Discuss the GUI-based operating
systems.
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Sub Topics: Windows, Features of Windows 10, The
Desktop, Icons, and Usage of Taskbar and Quick Launch
Bar
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Learning Outcomes Methodology
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1 • Recall GUI-based operating system Lesson Conduct:
• Know about the Windows • Revise features of GUI-based OS.
• List features of Windows • Introduce the students to the Windows and its
• Tell the use of various components of features.
the Windows desktop • Show the Windows Desktop and ask them to
• State the use of different types of icons label its components.
• Use Taskbar and Quick Launch bar • Introduce the students to the
components of the desktop and their
2 My Activity uses.
Ask the students to follow the given steps to • Show them the different types of icons
customize the taskbar. available on the desktop and explain their
usage.
• Demonstrate to them how they can use Start
button, Quick Launch bar and Notification
area on the Taskbar.
Lesson Conclusion:
Students should be able to use GUI-based
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Sub Topics: Changing Date and Time, Setting Volume,
and Use of the Shortcut Menus
Period
No.
3
Learning Outcomes
Change date and time settings
Adjust volume
Use shortcut menus
operating System-Windows.
Lesson Conduct:
Methodology
7 Group Discussion
Conduct a group discussion on the given topics. This activity enables the students to share their
views and knowledge with others. It also helps in improving the communication skills of the
students.
8 Project Work
Create groups of 2-3 students and assign the project work to complete in the classroom or as
an assignment.
Exercise
Write (T) True or (F) False.
1. A graphical user interface provides a picture-oriented way to interact.
2.
3.
4.
5.
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A long horizontal bar at the bottom of the desktop screen is known as the taskbar.
When you right-click on any icon, a pop-up menu appears
The middle section of the taskbar is known as the Notification Area.
Answers
PS A windows-based computer system with MS Word or smart board
Lesson Connect:
Tell the students the meaning of word processor. Tell them the names of different word
processors.
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Learning Outcomes Methodology
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3 • Define the term editing Lesson Conduct:
• Select text in word using mouse and • Tell the students why editing is required.
shortcut keys • Demonstrate to them how they can select
• Move the selected text using the Cut and text in word using mouse and shortcut keys.
Paste commands • Show them the steps of moving the selected
• Copy the text using the Copy and Paste text using the Cut and Paste commands.
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commands
Use the Undo and Redo Commands
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4 • Make the document error free by using Lesson Conduct:
the Spelling and Grammar tool • Demonstrate to the students how they can
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• Use thesaurus use how they can use the Spelling and
Grammar tool in Word.
• Show them the steps of using thesaurus to
change the existing word with new.
Lesson Conclusion:
Students should be able to make the error free
documents.
Sub Topics: Formatting a Document
Period Learning Outcomes Methodology
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5 • Change the font type and size Lesson Conduct:
• Apply bold, italic, and underline • Demonstrate to the students how they can
• Change text colour and alignment format the text in the document by changing
• Set line and paragraph spacing text type, size, colour, alignment, line
spacing, and paragraph spacing.
Lesson Conclusion:
Students should be able to format text in a Word
document.
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Brain Developer
• Demonstrate to the students the steps of
previewing and printing a document.
Lesson Conclusion:
• Students should be able to preview and print
a Word document.
Ask the students to complete the Brain Developer on their own. Help them to complete all the
questions.
My Activity
Ask the students to solve the maze with the help of the given clues. This activity helps the
students in improving their computational thinking skills.
9 Lab Session
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Ask the students to complete the activity given under Lab session. Activities are included in this
section to make the students familiar with Word.
10 Project Work
Create groups of 2-3 students and assign the project work to complete in the classroom or as
an assignment. Also, tell the students how to protect themselves from the corona virus.
Exercise
1. You cannot change the font size in Word document. (True/False)
2. The option of ………………………… , ………………………… and ............................ are used to
emphasise the text and catch the reader’s attention.
3. MS word provides ............................ types of alignments.
4. The Paragraph group can be found on ...................... tab.
Answers
1. False
2. Bold, Italic, and Underline
3. Four
4. Home/Layout
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Worksheets 1 and 2
Total Periods: 2
1 Worksheet 1
Ask the students to complete the worksheet 1. It is included in order to assess the students'
understanding of their learning.
2 Worksheet 2
Ask the students to complete the worksheet 2. It is also included in order to assess the students'
understanding of their learning. This worksheet will also help the students improve their writing
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skills.
Chapter - 4 The Internet: Web Browser
Total Periods: 9
Prior Knowledge Required:
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browser window
Define WWW
Compare website and webpage
Define home page
Know about the URL
Browse the internet
• Tell the students about the web browser and
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basic components of the browser window.
Discuss the basic terminologies related to the
internet with the students like WWW, web
page, website, web browser, home page,
URL, etc.
Demonstrate to the students how they can do
surfing the net.
• Make sure students follow safety measures
while using the internet.
Lesson Conclusion:
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Students should be able to browse the net with
the precautions that are essential while using
the internet.
Sub Topics: Search Engine
Period Learning Outcomes Methodology
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4 • Know about search engine Lesson Conduct:
• Use search engine • Tell the students about the search engines.
• Discuss the basic benefits of search engines
with them.
• Demonstrate to them how they can search
for the information by using the appropriate
keywords.
Lesson Conclusion:
Students should be able to use a search engine to
find some information.
5 Brain Developer
Ask the students to complete the Brain Developer on their own. Help them to complete all the
questions.
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My Activity
Ask the students to solve the crossword with the help of the given clues. This activity helps the
students in improving their computational thinking skills.
Lab Session
Ask the students to complete the activity given under Lab session. Activities are included in this
section to make the students familiar with the use of the internet.
Group Discussion
Conduct a group discussion on the given topics. This activity enables the students to share their
views and knowledge with others. It also helps in improving the communication skills of the
students.
9 Project Work
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Create groups of 2-3 students and assign the project work to complete in the classroom or as an
assignment. Also, make sure the students know how they can protect themselves from the
corona virus.
Exercise
Fill in the blanks.
1. A website is identified by its unique address, which is known as ……………….. .
2. ISP stands for the …………………………… .
3. A ………………engine is a software that searches for any information required by the user.
4. A good digital citizen is a person who uses the ……………… safely and in the right way.
Answers
1. URL
3. Search
4. Internet
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Chapter - 5 Introduction to Presentation Software
Total Periods: 9
Prior Knowledge Required:
The student should be able to:
Perform basic operation in Word
Learning Outcomes:
At the end of the chapter, the student will be able to:
Explain the use of presentation software
Choose the appropriate layouts according to the requirement
Create, add text and images to the slide
Navigate between the slides
Present a slide show
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Teaching Aid
A windows-based computer system with MS PowerPoint or smart board
Lesson Connect:
Tell the students different benefits of a presentation. Tell them the names of different
presentation software that they can use to create presentations.
Sub Topics: Starting PowerPoint, Components of the
PowerPoint Window, and Creating a New Presentation
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Learning Outcomes Methodology
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1-2 • Describe the use and features Lesson Conduct:
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PowerPoint • Tell the students the benefits of creating a
• Launch PowerPoint on computer presentation. Also, discuss different
• Identify different components of the features of PowerPoint with them.
PowerPoint window • Show them the steps of starting the
• Create a new presentation PowerPoint on the computer.
• Tell them the components of the
PowerPoint window.
• Show them the steps of creating a new
presentation.
• Also, show them how they can add text
holders or new slides in a presentation.
Lesson Conclusion:
Students should be able to create a
presentation in PowerPoint.
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Sub Topics: Slide Layouts, Slide Show
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Learning Outcomes
Lesson Conduct:
Methodology
8 Group Discussion
Conduct a group discussion on the given topics. This activity enables the students to share their
views and knowledge with others. It also helps in improving the communication skills of the
students.
9 Project Work
Create groups of 2-3 students and assign the project work to complete in the classroom or as
an assignment. Also, tell the students how to protect themselves from the corona virus.
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Chapter - 6 Step-Wise Thinking
Total Periods: 10
Prior Knowledge Required:
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Lesson Connect:
Ask the students what steps they follow to get ready to go to school.
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3-4 Understand how to break a problem into
certain steps by applying reasoning and
problem-solving skills
Lesson Conduct:
• Tell the students that they should act
logically while thinking about something.
• Also tell them that they should convert a
complex task into simple steps to achieve
the desired goal.
• Put different problems that the students
face in their daily life. Ask them how they
solve those problems. Give them some good
and logical solution to solve their problems
to get them to think differently.
• Help the students to solve the Activity 3 by
applying their problem-solving skills.
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Lesson Conclusion:
Students should be able to apply their reasoning
and problem-solving skill while working on a
problem to achieve desired solution or output.
Sub Topics: Case Studies
Period
Learning Outcomes Methodology
No.
5-6 Understand different problems and find their Lesson Conduct:
solution by apply logical or problem-solving • Discuss Case 1 and Case 2 to enable the
skills students to reach the desired goal.
• Also discuss some more cases in the
classroom to develop logical and problem-
solving skills
• Ask the students to solve Activity 4 and
Activity 5 on their own. Help them to solve if
they face any problem.
Lesson Conclusion:
Students should be able to solve problems
logically.
7 Brain Developer
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Ask the students to complete the Brain Developer on their own. Help them to complete all the
questions.
My Activity
Ask the students to complete the activities given under My Activity. These activities help to
improve the logical thinking skills of the students.
Group Discussion
Conduct a group discussion on the given topics. This activity enables the students to share their
views and knowledge with others. It also helps in improving the communication skills of the
students.
Exercise:
Solve the following problems
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Chapter - 7 Features of File Management
Total Periods: 8
Prior Knowledge Required:
PS A windows-based system
Lesson Connect:
Discuss the use of file and folders on the computer.
5 Brain Developer
Ask the students to complete the Brain Developer on their own. Help them to complete all the
questions.
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Lab Session
Ask the students to complete the activity given under Lab session.
Group Discussion
Conduct a group discussion on the given topics. This activity enables the students to share their
views and knowledge with others. It also helps in improving the communication skills of the
students.
Project Work
Create groups of 2-3 students and assign the project work to complete in the classroom or as an
assignment. Also, tell the students how to protect themselves from the corona virus.
Exercise
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Fill in the blanks.
1. A ………………. is a location in the computer system that you use to store the related files.
2. A folder within a folder is called a ………………… .
3. …………………… a file/folder means shifting it from its original location (source) to another
location (destination).
4. The files or folders can be renamed, by right-clicking and selecting the …………… option.
Answers
1. Folder 2. Sub folder 3. Moving 4. Rename
Worksheets 3 and 4
Total Periods: 2
1 Worksheet 3
Ask the students to complete the worksheet 3. It is included in order to assess the students'
understanding of their learning.
2 Worksheet 4
Ask the students to complete the worksheet 4. It is also included in order to assess the students'
understanding of their learning. This worksheet will also help the students improve their writing
skills.
Project Work
Total Periods: 6
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Ask the students to complete their project work. Help them if they required. Project work can be assigned
during vacation also.
Board Game
Total Periods: 1
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Encourage the students to play board game with their friends or classmates to assess the knowledge of
each other. Take a dice and two counters and follow the instructions given in the board game to play it.
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