Riverside College

Lesson Plan

Teacher Mrs Tewogbade Date 16th Sept 2024 Week 1

Group JSS1 Period Duration 80 minutes
No of Computer studies
Boys () Girls ( ) Subject Room
Learners

Prior Learning
Topic Historical Development of Computers

Starter (5 mins)

Learning Objectives: By the end of the lesson, the students should be able to:

1) List early counting devices.

2) State the problems of counting with these devices.

3) List other counting devices.

Key Devices, counting

Words
Resources:
Computer studies for Junior Secondary Education by HIIT plc pages 7 – 8

Nnadozie Chinyere (2023). PowerPoint on computer system, prepared September 2023

Teacher Presentation:
activity
(10 MINS)
Pupil Classwork for the Students:
activity 1. Write 2 problems of early counting devices
(15 MINS)
Plenary The teacher evaluates the lesson by asking the students to:
(Evaluation) i. List early counting devices
(5 MINS) ii. State the problems of counting with these devices
Homework/ Independent Learning:
1. List 3 early counting devices
2. Write 3 problems of early counting devices

Content (Notes):

Man has put in every effort to have better methods of calculations. As a result of man’s search for fast and
accurate calculating devices, the computer was developed. Essentially, there are three kinds of computing
devices: manual, mechanical and automatic.

Manual Devices or Mechanical Calculating Tools: Examples are

1. Abacus
2. Slide rule
Mechanical Counting Machines: Examples are

1. John Napier bone

2. Blaise Pascal machine
3. Gottfried Leibniz machine
4. Joseph Jacquard loom
5. Charles Babbage analytic machine
Automatic Devices or Electronic Counting Machines: Examples are

1. Herman Hollerith punch card

2. John Von Neumann machine

Problems of early counting devices

1. It was time consuming
2. It was not suitable for counting large numbers
3. It was prone to errors
4. It was very slow in carrying out arithmetic operations
5. They were limited in functions
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Lesson Plan

Teacher Mrs Tewogbade Date 16th Sept 2024 Week 1

Group JSS 2 Period Duration 80 minutes
No of Computer Studies
Boys () Girls ( ) Subject Room
Learners
Prior Learning
Topic Computer Software
Starter (5 mins)

Learning Objectives: By the end of the lesson, the students should be able to:

1) Define software

2) State the types of software

3) Give examples of each type of computer software

Key Software, application, system

Words
Resources:
Computer studies for Junior Secondary Education by HIIT plc pages 23- 24

Nnadozie Chinyere (2023). PowerPoint on computer system, prepared September 2023

Teacher Presentation:
activity
(10 MINS)
Pupil Classwork for the Students:
activity 1. List 3 examples of application software
(15 MINS)
Plenary The teacher evaluates the lesson by asking the students to:
(Evaluation) 1. Define software
(5 MINS)
2. State the types of software
3. Give examples of each type of computer software
Homework/ Independent Learning:
1. List 5 examples of Application software
2. What is computer hardware

Content (Notes):

Computer software is a collection of instructions, programs, or data that tell a computer

how to perform specific tasks or functions.

Types of computer software

1. System software
2. Application software
System software

System software is a type of computer software that manages and controls the hardware
components and provides a platform for running application software.

Examples of system software:

1. Operating System (OS)

2. Device Drivers (printer drivers, sound card drivers, storage device drivers)
3. Language Translators
4. Utilities (Disk cleanup tools, Backup and recovery tool)

Application software

Application software, also known as "apps" or "programs," is designed to perform specific

tasks or functions for end-users.

Examples of application software

1. Microsoft word
2. Microsoft PowerPoint
3. Google chrome
4. Microsoft paint
5. Snapchat
6. WhatsApp
7. Facebook
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Lesson Plan

Teacher Mrs Tewogbade Date 16th Sept 2024 Week 1

Group JSS3 Period Duration 80 minutes
No of Computer studies
Boys () Girls ( ) Subject Room
Learners

Prior Learning
Topic

Starter (5 mins)

Learning Objectives: By the end of the lesson, the students should be able to:
1. Meaning and definition of digital divide.
1. Difference between old and new economy.
2. Disadvantages of old economy.
3. Benefits of new economy.
4. Features of both economy

Key Digital, divide, access

Words

Resources
Computer studies for Junior Secondary Education by HIIT plc pages 11 – 13

Nnadozie Chinyere (2023). PowerPoint on computer system, prepared September 2023

Teacher Presentation:
activity
(10 MINS)
Pupil Classwork for the Students:
activity
(15 MINS)
Plenary The teacher evaluates the lesson by asking the students to:
(Evaluation)1. 1. What is digital divide
(5 MINS) 2. 2. Features of old economy
Homework/ Independent Learning:
1. List 3 difference between old and new economy

Content (Notes):

The digital divide refers to the gap between individuals, communities, or regions that have
access to and can effectively use digital technologies (such as the internet and computers)
and those who do not.
OLD ECONOMY

Old economy is the economy system mainly based on subsistence farming. It involves trade by barter. It is
associated with the under-developed or developing countries of the world.

FEATURES OF OLD ECONOMY

a. Its processes were time consuming.

b. It required a lot of labour.
c. It was mechanically driven.
d. Scarcity of labour and low manpower development.
e. Intense labour based production.
f. It was constrained by space, time and distance
g.
NEW ECONOMY

The new economy was an evolution of developed countries from an industrialized/manufacturing-based

wealth creation economy to the service sector based economy. As a new economy is emerging, the old
economy is fading out gradually.

FEATURES OF NEW ECONOMY

1. It is a digital economy.
2. It is not constrained by time, space and distance.
3. It is technologically driven.
4. It is a global economy.
5. Access to Online Markets: In the new economy, businesses and entrepreneurs can reach global
markets through the internet
6. Remote Work: The rise of remote work and digital collaboration tools has created new employment
opportunities.
7. Digital Entrepreneurship: Starting and running online businesses has become increasingly common.

COMPARISON OF THE OLD ECONOMY AND NEW ECONOMY

Old Economy New Economy

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Lesson Plan

Teacher Mrs Tewogbade Date 16th Spey 2024 Week 1

Group SS 1 Period Duration 80 minutes
No of Computer studies
Boys () Girls ( ) Subject Room
Learners

Prior Learning
Topic The Computer System
Starter (5 mins)

Learning Objectives: By the end of the lesson, the students should be able to:

1. Define computer
2. Classify computer into hardware and software
3. List examples of hardware and software
4. State characteristics of computer

Key Computer, software, hardware

Words
Resources:
Computer studies for Senior Secondary Education by HIIT plc pages 2 – 3

Nnadozie Chinyere (2023). PowerPoint on computer system, prepared September 2023.

Teacher Presentation:
activity
(10 MINS)
Pupil Classwork for the Students:
activity 1. List 5 examples of application software
(15 MINS)
Plenary The teacher evaluates the lesson by asking the students to:
(Evaluation)3. 1. Define computer
(5 MINS) 4. 2. Mention component of computer system
5. 3. List two types of software
Homework:
1. what is a hardware
2. list 5 characteristics of a computer

Content (Notes):

THE COMPUTER SYSTEM

Computer is an electronic device that can accept data as an input, processes the data mathematically according to
defined instructions, stores the data and brings out the result of the processed data (information) as an output.

Characteristics of Computer

1. Reduction of error in data and instruction

2. Increased accuracy of information
3. Reduction of paper work
4. Reduction of tedious work
5. Increased speed of processing
6. Large storage capacity
7. Built-in security features and software tools to protect data and user privacy.

The Main Constituent (component) Parts of a Computer System

The computer system comprises of two main constituent parts. They are

1. The Computer Hardware

2. The Computer Software

The computer hardware is the physical components of a computer system that we can touch, feel and move from
one place to another. It comprises of

a. The System Unit

b. The Peripherals

The system unit consists of the processor also known as Central Processing unit (CPU) which is said to be the brain of
the computer. All the processing is done in this unit. It is made up of

i. Control Unit

ii. Arithmetic and logic Unit (ALU)

iii. Main Memory: There are two types of main memory. They are

a) Read Only Memory (ROM)

b) Random Access Memory (RAM)

The peripherals are the devices attached to the computer system in order to transfer information into or out of the
computer. They are of three categories.

i. Input devices

ii. Output devices

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Lesson Plan

Teacher Mrs Tewogbade Date 16th Sept 2024 Week 1

Group SS 2 Period Duration 80 minutes
No of Computer studies
Boys () Girls ( ) Subject Room
Learners

Prior Learning
Topic The Computer System
Starter (5 mins)

Learning Objectives: By the end of the lesson, the students should be able to:

6. 1. List components of the CPU

7. 2. State the functions of the ALU and the control unit

Key ALU, CPU, CU

Words

Resources:
Computer studies for Senior Secondary Education by HIIT plc pages 70 – 71

Nnadozie Chinyere (2023). PowerPoint on computer system, prepared September 2023.

Teacher Presentation:
activity
(10 MINS)
Pupil Classwork for the Students:
activity 8. 1. Mention 3 functions performed by ALU
(15 MINS)
Plenary The teacher evaluates the lesson by asking the students to:
(Evaluation) i. Define CPU
(5 MINS) ii. Mention component of CPU
Homework:
1. How does the control unit function

Content (Notes):

THE CENTRAL PROCESSING UNIT

A Central Processing Unit (CPU) or simply processor is the hardware within a computer system which carries out the
instructions of a computer program by performing the basic arithmetic, logical and input/output operations of the
system. It is referred to as the brain of the computer. The CPU is housed in a silicon chip called microprocessor. It is
fixed on the motherboard that is located in the system unit. The main objective of the CPU is to perform
mathematical calculations on binary numbers and it is aimed to consume less power with better performance.

Functions of CPU

 It controls all activities of the computer system.

 It controls the transfer of data and instructions.
 It converts data into information
 It detects errors
 It fetches, evaluates and executes instructions in sequence.

Components of CPU

 The Arithmetic and Logic Unit (ALU)

 Control Unit
ALU: The ALU performs arithmetic calculations and takes all logical decisions.

Functions of ALU

 It is in charge of mathematical operations (addition, subtraction, multiplication, division, etc).

 It is in charge of logical operations i.e. answering yes/no or true/false questions (AND, OR, NOT, <, >, =, etc).
 It is also in charge of search operations in the computer.

Control Unit: The Control Unit of the CPU contains circuitry that uses electrical signals to direct the entire
computer system to carry out stored program instructions. The control unit does not execute program instructions;
rather it directs other parts of the system to do so. The control unit must communicate with both the
arithmetic/logic unit and the memory.

Functions of Control Unit

 It extracts instructions from memory and decodes them.

 It manages the instructions and flow of data.
 It directs operations of other hardware such as input, output and storage devices.
 It allocates tasks to other hardware components.
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Lesson Plan

Teacher Mrs Tewogbade Date 16th Sept 2024 Week 1

Group SS 3 Period Duration 80 minutes
No of Computer studies
Boys () Girls ( ) Subject Room
Learners

Prior Learning
Topic The Computer System
Starter (5 mins)

Learning Objectives: By the end of the lesson, the students should be able to:

1. Define networking
2. List types of network
3. Mention benefits of network

Key Network, communication, connection

Words

Resources:
Computer studies for Senior Secondary Education by HIIT plc pages 122 – 123

Nnadozie Chinyere (2023). PowerPoint on computer system, prepared September 2023.

Teacher Presentation:
activity
(10 MINS)
Pupil Classwork for the Students:
activity 1. Mention 3 benefits of networking
(15 MINS)
Plenary The teacher evaluates the lesson by asking the students to:
(Evaluation) 1. Define network
(5 MINS) 2. Mention 3 types of network
Homework:
1. Define computer network
2. List types of network

Content (Notes):

Computer networking

Computer networking is the practice of connecting computers and other computing devices to enable them
to communicate and share resources with each other. It involves the establishment of data connections and
the exchange of information between these devices.

Importance of computer network

1. Communication: Computer networks enable seamless communication among individuals and

organizations. They facilitate email, instant messaging, video conferencing, and voice calls, allowing
people to connect and collaborate regardless of geographical distance.
2. Resource Sharing: Networks enable the sharing of resources, such as printers, scanners, files, and
internet connections. This resource sharing leads to increased efficiency and cost savings, as it
eliminates the need for every device to have its dedicated resources.
3. Data Transfer: Networks enable the transfer of data between computers and devices. Whether it's
sharing files, accessing remote databases, or downloading information from the internet, networks
make data exchange quick and convenient.
4. Remote Access: With computer networks, users can remotely access resources and systems. This is
crucial for remote work, accessing files and applications from anywhere, and managing systems
without physical presence.
5. Internet Connectivity: Most computer networks provide access to the internet, which is an essential
resource for research, education, entertainment, and business operations.

TYPES OF NETWORK

1. Local Area Network (LAN): LANs are small-scale networks typically confined to a single location,
such as a home, office, or school. They are used for connecting devices within a relatively small
area.
2. Wide Area Network (WAN): WANs cover a broader geographical area and connect LANs over
long distances. The internet itself is the largest example of a WAN.
3. Metropolitan Area Network (MAN): MANs have a size and scope between LANs and WANs,
typically covering a city or a large campus. They are used to connect multiple LANs within the same
geographic area.