Lesson Plans G9 Computer Studies

MINISTRY OF GENERAL EDUCATION
NAME OF SCHOOL:…………………………………………………………………..
LESSON PLAN
DATE:………………..
TEACHER: ……………………...... TS NO….……………
SUBJECT: COMPUTER STUDIES TIME:………………..
GRADE: 9 DURATION: 80 min
TOPIC: Productivity Tools (Word Processing) NO OF GIRLS :….
SUB-TOPIC: Word Processing NO OF BOYS: …..
T/L AIDS: COMPUTERS, PROJECTOR, CHALK BOARD & CHARTS TOTAL: ……..……..
REFERENCES: COMPUTER STUDIES BK 8
RATIONALE: This is lesson number one on word processing. Teacher exposition, Question and answer
and class/group discussion methods will be used. This lesson will develop learners knowledge’s about
computers. They will acquire the skills of identifying different types of productivity tools used in
computers. Learners will also gain values of Awareness of different types of programs used in computers.
Prerequisite Knowledge: Learners have ideas about the programs used by computers.
SPECIFIC OUTCOMES: (LSBAT):
(i) Describe the term word processing
(ii) Describe the uses of word processing in everyday life.
(iii) Demonstrate how to start up Microsoft word
STEP TOPIC/CONTENT TEACHERS PUPILS METHOD TIME

ACTIVITY ACTIVITY
LESSON INTRODUCTION
1 Word processing Teacher asks Pupils define Question 2 min

Word processing is the creation, retrieval, pupils to try to some terms
& Answer
define the
changing, storage and printing text (letters,
terminologies
numbers and symbols) using a computer. In
support, a computer may be defined as an
electronic device that process data, accept,
retrieve, store and outputs data at a high speed
according to a programmed instructions.
Therefore, Microsoft Word is one of the
program packages run on a computer and it can
be used to type letters, reports, and other
documents. Teacher Teachers 8min
Uses of word processing explains the
Pupils listen Exposition
 Create and save a document terminologies to the
(permanent). teachers
 Format a document for different explanations
presentations.
 Print the document.
 Prepare flyers, brochures, long
documents.
 Word-processing versus
paper Teacher jots Teachers 20min
exposition
work. down main Pupils listen
(a) How can you start up Microsoft word points on the and copy brief
board notes in their
How to Start Microsoft Word
books
First option
i. Click start
ii. Point to programs
iii. Click Microsoft office
iv. Then click on Microsoft
word document
Teacher gives
Discussion
some examples 10min
and Methods
Pupils
demonstrates
participate
for the learners and ask
questions
Teacher asks
random
Individual 15 min
questions to
Pupils answer
check on pupils work
the teachers
understanding
questions
Second option
a. Right click
b. Point on new from
the menu box
c. Click on Microsoft
word document
The other method is creating a new word
document from the already opened word Teacher does a
Socratic 5min
document; recap of the
lesson Pupils listen Method
 Click the Microsoft Office Button and ask
where not
and Click New or
clear
 Press CTRL+N (Depress the CTRL key
while pressing the “N”) on the keyboard
You will notice that when you click on the
Microsoft Office Button and Click New, you
have many choices about the types of
documents you can create. If you wish to start
from a blank document, click Blank. If you wish
to start from a template you can browse through
your choices on the left, see the choices on
centre screen, and preview the selection on the
right screen.
CONCLUSION
Teacher emphasizes on the main points of
the lesson
EXERCISE/ HOME WORK/ASSIGNMENT [20 min]
(i) Describe the term word processing and describe the uses of word processing in everyday life.
(ii) Demonstrate how to start up Microsoft word on the computer
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TEACHER’S EVALUATION
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NAME OF SCHOOL:…………………………………………………………………..
LESSON PLAN
DATE:………………..
TEACHER: ……………………...... TS NO….……………
TOPIC: Productivity Tools (Word Processing) NO OF GIRLS :…..
SUB-TOPIC: Word Processing NO OF BOYS: …...
RATIONALE: This is lesson number two on word processing. Teacher exposition, Question and answer
(i) State the steps in Saving a Document
(ii) State the ways in which documents can be viewed in word.
(iii) Demonstrate how to save a document in documents or desktop.

ACTIVITY ACTIVITY
LESSON INTRODUCTION
1 Recap on previous work Teacher Pupils recall Question 2 min

How to Start Microsoft Word (Steps) reminds what they
& Answer
learners what learnt
(Click start ,Point to programs, Click Microsoft
they learnt in
office, Then click on Microsoft word document) the previous
2 The steps in Saving a Document lesson
Click the Microsoft Office Button and Click

Save or Save As (remember, if you’re sending
the document to someone who does not have
3 Office 2007, you will need to click the Office Teachers 8min
Teacher Pupils listen
Button, click Save As type, and Click Word 97- explains the to the Exposition
2003 Document), or steps to follow teachers
1. Press CTRL+S (Depress the explanations
CTRL key while pressing the
“letter S”) on the keyboard, or
2. Click the File icon on the Quick
Access Toolbar as shown
below
4 Teachers 20min
Pupils listen
Teacher jots
Steps in Renaming Documents and copy brief exposition
down main
To rename a Word document while using the notes in their
points on the
program: books
board
 Click the Office Button and find the
file you want to rename.
 Right-click the document name with the
mouse and select Rename from the
shortcut menu.
 Type the new name for the file and press
the ENTER key.
Teacher gives Group 10min
some examples work &
Pupils
and
participate Discussion
demonstrates
Ways in which documents can be vied in word. and ask
for the learners Methods
(There are many ways to view a document in questions
Word)
 Print Layout: This is a view of the
document as it would appear when
printed. It includes all tables, text,
graphics, and images.
 Full Screen Reading: This is a full
view length view of a document. Good
for viewing two pages at a time.
 Web Layout: This is a view of the
document as it would appear in a web
5 browser. Individual 15 min
 Outline: This is an outline form of the Teacher asks Pupils answer work
random
document in the form of bullets. the teachers
questions to
 Draft: This view does not display check on pupils questions
pictures or layouts, just text. understanding

CONCLUSION
To view a document in different forms, click the
document views shortcuts at the bottom of the
screen or:
 Click the View Tab on the
Ribbon
Socratic 5min
 Click on the appropriate
document view. Teacher does a Pupils listen Method
recap of the and ask
lesson where not
clear
Once the word document is opened, the layout

below is seen and the explanation to each
panel is given.
(i) Demonstrate how to save a document in documents or desktop.
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NAME OF SCHOOL:…………………………………………………………………..
LESSON PLAN
DATE:………………..
TEACHER: ……………………...... TS NO….……………
TOPIC: Productivity Tools (Word Processing) NO OF GIRLS :…..
SUB-TOPIC: Word Processing NO OF BOYS: …...
RATIONALE: This is lesson number three on word processing. Teacher exposition, Question and answer
1. Demonstrate how to operate windows
2. Demonstrate how to start and quit a program
3. Demonstrate text copying, deleting, and moving blocks of text within a document
4. Use undo command and reverse the effect and Use the redo command
STEP TOPIC/CONTENT TEACHERS ACTIVITY PUPILS ACTIVITY METHOD TIME
LESSON INTRODUCTION
1 Recap on previous work Teacher reminds Pupils recall Question 2 min

Office Button, click Save As type, and Click learners what they what they & Answer
learnt in the learnt
Word 97-2003 Document), or Press CTRL+S
previous lesson
(Depress the CTRL key while pressing the
“letter S”) on the keyboard, or -Click the File
icon on the Quick Access Toolbar.
Microsoft word screen layout
Once the word document is opened, the
layout below is seen and the explanation to
Teacher explains Teachers 8min
each panel is given. Pupils listen to
the steps to follow
2 Screen Layout the teachers Exposition
explanations
20min
Teacher jots down Pupils listen

3 Teachers
main points on the and copy brief
board notes in their exposition
Menus
books
When you begin to explore Word 2007 you
will notice a new look to the menu bar. There
are three features that you should remember
as you work within Word 2007: the Microsoft
(Office Button, the Quick Access Toolbar, and
the Ribbon).
The Microsoft Office Button
Pupils Group
The Microsoft Office button performs many of
participate and work
the functions of Word. This button allows you Teacher gives ask questions
10min
some examples
4 to create a new document, open an existing
and demonstrates
document, save or save as, print, send for the learners
(through email or fax), publish or close.
The Ribbon
The Ribbon is the panel at the top portion of

the document. It has seven tabs: Home,
Insert, Page Layout, References, Mailings,
Review, and View that contain many new and
existing features of Word. Each tab is divided
into groups. The groups are logical collections
of features designed to perform functions that
you will utilize in developing or editing your
Word document. To view additional features
within each group, click on the arrow at the
bottom right of each group.
Each of the tabs contains the following tools:
Home: Clipboard, Fonts, Paragraph, Styles,
and Editing.
Insert: Pages, Tables, Illustrations, Links,
Header & Footer, Text, and Symbols
Page Layout: Themes, Page Setup, Page
Background, Paragraph, Arrange
References: Table of Contents, Footnote,
Citation & Bibliography, Captions, Index, and
Table of Authorities
Mailings: Create, Start Mail Merge, Write &
Insert Fields, Preview Results, Finish
Review: Proofing, Comments, Tracking,
Changes, Compare, Protect
5 Pupils answer Discussion
View: Document Views, Show/Hide, Zoom, the teachers
Teacher asks Methods 15 min
Window, Macros. questions
random questions
Quick Access Toolbar to check on pupils
understanding
The quick access toolbar is a customizable

toolbar that contains commands that you may
want to use. You can place the quick access
toolbar above or below the ribbon. To change
the location of the quick access toolbar, click
Discovery
on the arrow at the end of the toolbar and Pupils listen
click on Show Below the Ribbon. Teacher does a and ask where Method 5min
recap of the lesson not clear
LESSON CONCLUSION
Teacher demonstrates how to start and quit a
program, and how to text copying, deleting,
and moving blocks of text within a document
as well as the use of undo command and
reverse the effect and Use the redo command
PRACTICALS EXERCISES [20 min]

(i) Demonstrate how to operate windows
(ii) Demonstrate how to start and quit a program
(iii) Demonstrate text copying, deleting, and moving blocks of text within a document
(iv) Use undo command and reverse the effect and Use the redo command

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NAME OF SCHOOL:…………………………………………………………………..
LESSON PLAN
DATE:………………..
TEACHER: ……………………...... TS NO….……………
TOPIC: Productivity Tools (Spread Sheets) NO OF GIRLS :…..
SUB-TOPIC: Spread Sheets (Excel) NO OF BOYS: …...
RATIONALE: This is lesson number one on Spread Sheet. Teacher exposition, Question and answer and
class/group discussion methods will be used. This lesson will develop learners knowledge’s about
1. Describe the term spreadsheet
2. Explain the common features of spreadsheets
3. Demonstrate the application of spreadsheets in everyday life

LESSON INTRODUCTION
1 SPREADSHEETS (Excel) Teacher reminds Pupils recall Question 5 min

learners what they what they
Spreadsheets are designed to work with & Answer
numbers and do calculation and are of made
previous lesson
rows and columns that helps sort data,
arrange data easily
THE COMPONENTS OF A SPREADSHEET Teacher explains Teachers 10min

Pupils listen to
the components
 Cells - The blocks on the spreadsheet the teachers Exposition
 Worksheet - In which you can enter explanations
data or formulas to do calculation
 Workbook - The name for a
spreadsheet file that contains number
of worksheets
 Name box - Shows the address of the
cell you are currently working in.
 Formula bar - The area where you can
enter formulas to do your calculations.
 A row – is a series of data banks laid
out in the horizontal fashion in a
spreadsheet and the row headers are
numbered 1,2,4,5 and so on.
 A column is a vertical series of cells in
a spreadsheet and column headers
are letters A,B,C,D,E and F.
2 THE APPLICATION OF SPREADSHEET IN

EVERYDAY LIFE Teacher jots down Pupils listen
Teachers 25min
main points on the and copy brief
o They can be used to keep track of exposition
board notes in their
finances
o For stock control books
o To record, sales data and then predict
future trends.
o they are used by teachers to keep
track of their learners mark
o They are used for setting out budgets
and checking that your expenses are
within the budget.
3 LESSON CONCLUSION Teacher gives
more examples
Teacher Explain the common features of Pupils
and demonstrates
spreadsheets and demonstrate the participate and
for the learners Group 20min
application of spreadsheets in everyday life. ask questions
work

(i) Describe the term spreadsheet and Demonstrate the application of spreadsheets in everyday life
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NAME OF SCHOOL:…………………………………………………………………..
LESSON PLAN
DATE:………………..
TEACHER: ……………………...... TS NO….……………
TOPIC: Productivity Tools (Spread sheet) NO OF GIRLS :…..
SUB-TOPIC: Spread sheet (Excel) NO OF BOYS: …...
RATIONALE: This is lesson number two on spread Sheet. Teacher exposition, Question and answer and
Prerequisite Knowledge: Learners have ideas about other productive tool like word processing.
1. Understand the basic arithmetic operations used in excel/ spreadsheet
2. Identify the commonly used functions in excel
3. Demonstrate how to enter and manipulate data, numbers and apply formulas such as addition,
subtraction, multiplication and division.
TOPIC/CONTENT TEACHERS ACTIVITY PUPILS ACTIVITY METHOD
LESSON INTRODUCTION
Recap on previous lesson learnt Teacher reminds Pupils recall Question
SPREADSHEETS (Excel) learners what they what they
& Answer
Spreadsheets are designed to work with numbers and do learnt in the learnt
calculation and are of made rows and columns that helps sort previous lesson
data, arrange data easily
THE BASIC ARITHMETIC OPERATIONS USED IN EXCEL/
SPREADSHEET.
 Addition:
 Subtraction:
 Multiplication
 Division
Teacher explains Teachers
THE COMMONLY USED FUNCTIONS Pupils listen to
the functions in
the teachers Exposition
SUM this function adds all the values in the range of cells given details
explanations
between the brackets
AVERAGE finds the average of all the values in the range of
cells given between the brackets,
Teacher jots down Teachers
PRODUCT finds the product of all values in the range by Pupils listen exposition
main points on the
multiplying all the values by each other and copy brief
board
QUOTIENT finds the nearest integer value of a division sun if notes in their
books
you gave it the numerator and denominator.
MIN finds the lowest minimum value in a range of values for
examples
MAX finds the highest maximum value in a range for example
COUNT counts the number of entries there are in a range of
cells.
ACTIVITY (EXAMPLES) Teacher gives Pupils Group
some examples participate and work
ENTER AND MANIPULATE DATA, NUMBERS AND APPLY
FOMULA SUCH AS ADDITION, SUBTRACTION,
and demonstrates ask questions
MULTIPLICATION AND DIVISION. ALSO MODIFY THE for the learners
SPREADSHEET BY USING FUCTION SUCH AS SUM, PRODUCT
AVERAGE AND QUOTIENT
A B C D E
1 Class 8B
2 Teacher Mr Phiri
3
4 Surname First name Theory Practical Total
Test Test
5 Phiri Kuyela =C5+D5
56 66
6 Kasonde Cleopatra 75 =C6+D6
71
7 Phiri Takondwa =C7+D7
76 80
8 Kanyama Chengelo =C8+D8
Teacher asks Pupils answer Discussion
82 81
random questions the teachers
The formula in the column E was copied using the drag handle. Methods
to check on pupils questions
Notice how the cell references have changed automatically in
each row. understanding
A B C D E
1 Class 8B
2 Teacher Mr Phiri
4 Surname First Theory Practical Total

name Test Test
5 Phiri Kuyela
56 66 122
6 Cleopatra Kasonde
71 75 146
7 Phiri Takondwa
76 80 156
8 Kanyama Chengelo 82
81 163
The marks for each learner have been added in the column Teacher does a Discovery
Pupils listen
recap of the lesson
LESSON CONCLUSION and ask where Method
Teacher concludes by demonstrating the basic arithmetic not clear
operations used in excel/ spreadsheet and demonstrate how to
enter and manipulate data, numbers and apply formulas such
as addition, subtraction, multiplication and division.
HOME WORK
1) Investigate some common feature and short cuts used on excel when
inserting formulas
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NAME OF SCHOOL:…………………………………………………………………..
LESSON PLAN
DATE:………………..
TEACHER: ……………………...... TS NO….……………
TOPIC: Productivity Tools (Spread sheet) NO OF GIRLS :…..
SUB-TOPIC: Spread sheet (Excel) NO OF BOYS: …...
RATIONALE: This is lesson number three on spread Sheet. Teacher exposition, Question and answer and
Prerequisite Knowledge: Learners have ideas about other productive tool like word processing.
1. Understand the basic arithmetic operations used in excel/ spreadsheet
2. Identify the commonly used functions in excel
3. Demonstrate how to enter and manipulate data, numbers and apply formulas such as addition,
subtraction, multiplication and division.
TOPIC/CONTENT TEACHERS ACTIVITY PUPILS ACTIVITY METHOD
LESSON INTRODUCTION
Recap on previous lesson learnt Teacher reminds Pupils recall Question

 THE BASIC ARITHMETIC OPERATIONS USED IN learners what they what they
& Answer
EXCEL/ SPREADSHEET. previous lesson
 Addition:
 Subtraction:
 Multiplication
 Division
 THE COMMONLY USED FUNCTIONS
SUM,AVERAGE,MIN,MAX,COUNT ,PRODUCT etc.
Teacher explains Pupils listen to Teachers

the steps to follow the teachers
PRACTICAL QUESTION Exposition
explanations
A. Open a new worksheet and change the page layout to
landscape.
B. Type your name , examination number and
school/centre in the header
C. Enter data in the table below.
A B C D E
1 TOTAL IN PASSED FAILED PERCENTAGE

CLASS PASS
2 12 A 65 42
3 12 B 50 38
4 12 C 45 44
5 12 D 48 48
1. Insert two rows above cell A1 and then type Grade

10 physic Results in a new 1A in upper case
2. Merge cells A1 to E1 and change background
colour to yellow.
3. Type a formula in cell D4 to calculate the number
of pupils who failed Teacher jots down
Teachers
4. Insert formula in E4 main points on the Pupils listen
exposition
board and copy brief
notes in their
POSSIBLE SOLUTION books
A. i, Right click on your mouse and put your pointer

on new. After that a dialogue box will appear then
click on Microsoft excel application.
ii, click on page layout, a dialogue box will appear Pupils
click on orientation than on landscape participate and
B. Click on insert on the access toolbar, and click on Teacher guides Group
ask questions
header, a dialogue box will appear, click on blank and demonstrates work
three columns for the learners
C. Than enter the data in Microsoft excel above
1. Put the caser in cell A1, than right click on the
mouse button. A dialogue box will appear click
on insert and click on entire row than press ok.
2. Click on merge on the access toolbar which as
a symbol small later a. a dialogue box appears
click on merge across.
i, highlight cell A1 to E1 then click on font
colour on the access toolbar which as a
symbol capital later A dialogue box will appear
then click on yellow colour.
3. Type the formula in cell D4. =B2-C2 then press
enter.
4. Press the caser at the right corner of cell D4
and left press on the mouse button then drag
the pointer to D7 then release
5. Type the formula in cell E4. =C4/B4*100 then
press enter.
LESSON CONCLUSION
Teacher demonstrates how to start and quit a program, and
how to text copying, deleting, and moving blocks of text within a
document as well as the use of undo command and reverse
the effect and Use the redo command.

1) Answer question 2 on excel in the past paper for computer studies 2016 / 2017 G9 final
Examination.
NB: Save the document in your name and class at the desktop (Alternatively can be group work
of three pupils per PC)
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NAME OF SCHOOL:…………………………………………………………………..
LESSON PLAN
DATE:………………..
TEACHER: ……………………...... TS NO….……………
TOPIC: Productivity Tools (Power Point) NO OF GIRLS :…..
SUB-TOPIC: Power point NO OF BOYS: …...
REFERENCES: COMPUTER STUDIES BK 8 & 9
RATIONALE: This is lesson number one on Power Point. Teacher exposition, Question and answer and
1. Define power point
2. List advantages of power point
3. State the principles for Effective power Presentations
LESSON INTRODUCTION
1 Definition of PowerPoint Teacher reminds Pupils recall Question 15 min

Power point is a presentation software that learners what they what they
learnt in the
allows you to create slides, handouts, notes, previous lesson learnt & Answer
and outlines. It is an application software
found in the Microsoft Office package for
presentation.
Slide shows include
Slide shows can include text, graphics, video,
animation, sound and much more. Teacher explains
the steps to follow
Pupils listen to
Advantages of using PowerPoint
the teachers
2  It enables one to present information in Teachers 20min
explanations
office meetings, lectures, schools and Exposition
seminars to create maximum impact in a
minimal amount of time.
 PowerPoint presentations can amplify
your message, speed up the information
being absorbed and assist with
comprehension enabling faster decision
making.
 It makes presentation interesting by
including different animations.
Teacher jots down
The Principles for Effective power
main points on the Pupils listen
Presentations
3 board and copy brief
1. Brief is better. Keep your slides brief notes in their
Teachers 30min
and to the point. books
2. Cut down on the text. Keep each exposition
concept separate. Don’t try to join three
key points into one bullet.
3. Don’t overdesign. Don’t do things that
make your audience focus more on the
presentation software than on what
you’re saying.
4. Use simple, clear, and consistently
applied fonts, slide transitions, and
animations.
5. Let graphics work for you, not against
you. Keep graphs simple, each one
offering one key point.
1. Define power point and List at least 3 advantages of power point presentations
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NAME OF SCHOOL:…………………………………………………………………..
LESSON PLAN
DATE:………………..
TEACHER: ……………………...... TS NO….……………
RATIONALE: This is lesson number two on Power Point. Teacher exposition, Question and answer and
1. Start up and close power point.
2. Outline the steps to be taken when starting up a PowerPoint presentation
3. Identify the common features of a PowerPoint page

ACTIVITY ACTIVITY
LESSON INTRODUCTION
1 Steps to be taken when starting up a PowerPoint Teacher asks Pupils Question 15

presentation random responds min
questions to to the
To start Microsoft PowerPoint learners on teacher & Answer
First option power point
v. Click start
vi. Point to programs
vii. Click Microsoft office
viii. Then Microsoft PowerPoint
Pupils
Teacher listen to
2 Socratic
Second option explains the the
1. Right click steps to follow teacher Method 20
2. Point on new from the menu box min

3. Click on Microsoft PowerPoint
presentation
When you first open PowerPoint you will see what's called
the Normal view.
(Normal view in office 2010)

FEATURES:
3
(Normal view in office 2007)
The common features of a PowerPoint page
 SLIDE: is an individual page of one’s presentation.
 The slide pane is the big area in the middle. This Teacher jots Pupils
is the area you will work in to create your slides. down main listen and
Teachers
 On each slide, you will see various boxes with the points on the copy
exposition
board notes in 20
dotted borders which are called placeholders. This
their
is where you type your text. Placeholders can be min
books
customized to different sizes and can contain
pictures, charts, and other non-text items.
 On the left of the screen are thumbnail versions of
the slides in your presentation; the slide you're
working will be highlighted.
 The bottom area is the notes pane, this is where
you type speaker notes that you can refer to when Teacher
Learners
you present. demonstrates Demos
participate 10
LESSON CONCLUSION to the learners
&
Practical activities on Starting up and closing power Practice min
point and identifying the common features of a
PowerPoint page

1. Start up and close power point and Outline the steps to be taken when starting up a PowerPoint
presentation.
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NAME OF SCHOOL:…………………………………………………………………..
LESSON PLAN
DATE:………………..
TEACHER: ……………………...... TS NO….……………
RATIONALE: This is lesson number three on Power Point. Teacher exposition, Question and answer and
1. Describe the first step of creating a new presentation on power point.
2. Outline the steps on how to open an existing presentation
3. Identify the common steps on how add a slide.
TOPIC/CONTENT TEACHERS PUPILS METHOD
ACTIVITY ACTIVITY
LESSON INTRODUCTION
Recall on previous work in the previous lesson Teacher asks Pupils Question
 Steps to be taken when starting up a PowerPoint presentation random responds to
& Answer
questions to the teacher
To start Microsoft PowerPoint learners on
i. Click start
ii. Point to programs
iii. Click Microsoft office
iv. Then Microsoft PowerPoint
Pupils listen
The first step of creating a new presentation? to the
Teacher teacher
Socratic
 Select “File” then “New” or Shortcut: Hold the Control explains the
Method
button, then press ‘N’ for “New” steps to follow
How to open an existing presentation

Select “File” then “Open” or
Shortcut: Hold the Control button, then press ‘O’ for “Open”
Pupils listen
and copy
notes in
Teacher jots their books Teachers
down main exposition
points on the
board
How add a slide

 Go to the “Home” ribbon and select the “New Slide” button
 Select the Slide Pane and press “Enter”
Learners
participate
Demos
Teacher
demonstrates &
to the learners Practice
LESSON CONCLUSION
Practical activities on the first step of creating a new presentation on
power point. And on how to open an existing presentation as well as
the common steps on how add a slide
PRACTICALS EXERCISES
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NAME OF SCHOOL:…………………………………………………………………..
LESSON PLAN
DATE:………………..
TEACHER: ……………………...... TS NO….……………
RATIONALE: This is lesson number four on Power Point. Teacher exposition, Question and answer and
ACTIVITY ACTIVITY
LESSON INTRODUCTION
 Steps to be taken when starting up a PowerPoint presentation random responds to
& Answer
To start Microsoft PowerPoint learners on
v. Click start
vi. Point to programs
vii. Click Microsoft office
viii. Then Microsoft PowerPoint
Pupils listen
to the Socratic
The first step of creating a new presentation? Teacher teacher
 Select “File” then “New” or Shortcut: Hold the Control explains the Method
button, then press ‘N’ for “New” steps to follow
How to open an existing presentation

Select “File” then “Open” or
Shortcut: Hold the Control button, then press ‘O’ for “Open”
Pupils listen
and copy
Teacher jots Teachers
notes in
their books
points on the
board
How add a slide
 Go to the “Home” ribbon and select the “New Slide” button
 Select the Slide Pane and press “Enter”
Learners
participate Demos
Teacher
demonstrates &
to the learners Practice
LESSON CONCLUSION
Practical activities on the first step of creating a new presentation on
power point. And on how to open an existing presentation as well as
the common steps on how add a slide
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NAME OF SCHOOL:…………………………………………………………………..
LESSON PLAN
DATE:………………..
TEACHER: ……………………...... TS NO….……………
RATIONALE: This is lesson number five on Power Point. Teacher exposition, Question and answer and
1. Describe the first step on how to insert pictures from a file on power point.
2. Outline the steps on how to can you insert a clip art
3. Identify the common steps how can to insert tables.
ACTIVITY ACTIVITY
LESSON INTRODUCTION
 The first step of creating a new presentation? random responds to
& Answer
 Select “File” then “New” or
learners on
 Shortcut: Hold the Control button, then press ‘N’ for “New” power point
How to insert pictures from a file
 Go to the “Insert” ribbon then select “Picture”
 Locate the image file from the folder to where it is saved.
 Select “Insert” from the dialog box.
How to insert a clip art Pupils listen
to the Socratic
 Go to the “Insert” ribbon then select “Clip Art”
Teacher teacher
 Enter search terms in Clip Art search pane on the right and explains the Method
select image. steps to follow
How to insert tables

 Go to the “Insert” ribbon then select “Table”
 Move the mouse over the table illustration to select the
size of the table you would like to use.
Pupils listen
and copy
Teacher jots Teachers
notes in
their books
How to insert charts points on the
board
 Go to the “Insert” ribbon then select the “Chart” button.
 Option to choose from Area, Bar, Line, Pie and several
other Chart Options.
How to preview a presentation
 Go to the “Slide Show” ribbon
 Select the point in the slide show that you would like to
begin viewing.
 From beginning
 From current slide
 The shortcut key is F5
How to print a presentation
 Select “File” then select “Print” Learners
participate Demos
 A dialog box appears that allows you to change the Teacher
printer and select the number of copies to be printed. demonstrates &
 You can also select to print handouts of the slideshow. to the learners Practice
LESSON CONCLUSION
Practical activities on how to add pictures and tables on slides
Attempt power point question from the past grade 9 examination papers ie (2018/2019)
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NAME OF SCHOOL:…………………………………………………………………..
LESSON PLAN
DATE:………………..
TEACHER: ……………………...... TS NO….……………
RATIONALE: This is lesson number six on Power Point. Teacher exposition, Question and answer and
1. Define the term template.
2. Outline the steps on how to create a presentation using the installed template.
3. Identify the procedure of adding themes and saving a slide..
ACTIVITY ACTIVITY
LESSON INTRODUCTION
How to insert pictures from a file random responds to
& Answer
 Go to the “Insert” ribbon then select “Picture”
learners on
 Locate the image file from the folder to where it is saved. power point
 Select “Insert” from the dialog box.
How to insert a clip art
 Go to the “Insert” ribbon then select “Clip Art”
 Enter search terms in Clip Art search pane on the right and
select image. Pupils listen
to the Socratic
Templates
Teacher teacher
A template is a pattern that gives one’s presentation a graphical explains the Method
consistency from the first slide to the last slide. steps to follow
TO CREATE A PRESENTATION USING THE INSTALLED TEMPLATE:
1. Go to File Menu- New-Design Templates
2. Choose and click ok.
HELP OPTION: look for a “?” symbol, select and type any help you want.
SLIDE VIEWS:
One can apply different slide layouts in the home Menu as well as
Background in Design Menu.
ADDING ADDITIONAL SLIDES
When you open a new PowerPoint document you will only see one slide.
In order to add more slides you need to create them, to do this you have
a few options.
1. Clicking on the top portion of the New Slide command, on the
Home tab is the easiest method because a new slide will be Pupils listen
added immediately. PowerPoint will automatically insert a Title and copy
notes in
and Content slide when using this method of adding slides.
Teacher jots their books Teachers
2. If you click the bottom part of the New Slide command, a box will down main exposition
appear and you will see a gallery of layouts for you to choose points on the
from which will be inserted after your previous slide once you board
click on your preferred slide option.
3. to delete a slide, right click on a slide to view the options and
select “delete slide”.
ADDING A DESIGN THEME
A theme includes a background design, color scheme, font types, font
sizes, and placeholder positions in one package. Every new presentation
starts out with the default theme, called Office theme, which is a white
Learners
participate
Demos
Teacher
demonstrates &
background and black text. However you can change the theme to a to the learners Practice
wide variety of options. To find and apply a theme, click the Design tab
on the Ribbon.
1. The Themes group provides thumbnails of different design
options.
2. To see additional themes, click the More arrow button on the
right of the group.
3. When you point and hover on any theme thumbnail, a preview of
the theme will appear on the slide. To apply the theme to your
slides, click on the thumbnail design you like.
SAVING SLIDES
The saving procedure is just the same
as other productivity tools.
Attempt power point question from the past grade 9 examination papers ie (2016-2019)
TEACHER & PUPIL’S EVALUATION
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NAME OF SCHOOL:…………………………………………………………………..
LESSON PLAN
DATE:………………..
TEACHER: ……………………...... TS NO….……………
TOPIC: Networking NO OF GIRLS :…..
SUB-TOPIC: Advantages and Disadvantages of Networking NO OF BOYS: …...
RATIONALE: This is lesson number one Networking. Teacher exposition, Question and answer and
computers. They will acquire the skills of identifying different types of Networking used in computers.
Learners will also gain values of Awareness of different types of networking used in computers.
Prerequisite Knowledge: Learners have ideas about the Networks used by computers.
1. Define the term networking.
2. Outline the advantages of networking
3. Identify the disadvantages of networking.
ACTIVITY ACTIVITY
LESSON INTRODUCTION
COMPUTER NETWORKING Teacher asks Pupils Brainstorm

random responds
Computer networking is the inter-connection of two or more computers questions to to the
and other devices to exchange information or messages. learners on teacher
networking
Pupils Socratic
TWO TYPES OF COMPUTER CONNECTIONS
Teacher listen to
1) Wireless Method
explains to the the teacher
2) Wired learners
ADVANTAGES OF NETWORKING.
 Enables letter communication examples such as E-mails, SMS

etc.
 Security of information. Information can be stored or backed up
on the internet and be saved from malware threats on the
computer.
 Sharing of network hardware resources such as printers,
scanner. Pupils
 Sharing of information such as documents, files. Teacher puts discuss and Group
pupils in groups present
 System is inexpensive to operate. to identify their Discussion
some findings
DISADVANTAGES OF NETWORKING Method
disadvantages
 It comes with the risk of security issues such as phonographic

videos.
 It encourages people to become dependent on computers
 It opens up a door to computer viruses and malware.
LESSON CONCLUSION
Teacher emphasizes on the main points of the lesson
a) Define the term networking.
b) Outline the advantages of networking
c) Identify the disadvantages of networking
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NAME OF SCHOOL:…………………………………………………………………..
LESSON PLAN
DATE:………………..
TEACHER: ……………………...... TS NO….……………
SUB-TOPIC: Types of Networking NO OF BOYS: …...
RATIONALE: This is lesson number two on networking. Teacher exposition, Question and answer
and class/group discussion methods will be used. This lesson will develop learners knowledge’s
about computers. They will acquire the skills of identifying different types of Networking used in
computers. Learners will also gain values of Awareness of different types of networking used in
computers.
1. Describe the types of networking.
2. Outline the advantages of each type of networking
3. Identify the disadvantages of each type of networking

ACTIVITY ACTIVITY
LESSON INTRODUCTION
1 Recall of previous work Teacher asks Pupils Question 20

random recall and min
COMPUTER NETWORKING & Answer
questions to respond
Computer networking is the inter-connection of two or more learners on the to the
previous teacher
Computers and other devices to exchange information or lesson
messages.
THE FOUR TYPES OF NETTWORKS AND THEIR

ADVANATGES AND DISADVANTAGES. Socratic
Teacher
Pupils 20
1) LOCAL AREA NETWORK (LAN) explains in Method
listen to min
details
2 the
This is the type of network that covers a small geographical
teacher
area such as an office, classroom, company and allowing
sharing of network resources such as printers, documents,
scanner etc.
ADVANTAGES
 Hardware and software sharing

 Workstation survival during network failure
 Addition of new computer to network is very easy
 High data transfer rate.
DISADVANTAGES
 Maintenance costs
3  Covers a small geographic area
2) WORLD AREA NETWORK (WAN)

A World Area Network is a network that covers a
Teacher jots
wide geographical area such as a country,
down main
continent etc. it is the biggest of all types of points on the Pupils Teachers 20
listen and exposition
networks. board min
copy
notes in
their
books
4
ADVANATAGES
 It covers a wide geographical area separated

businesses can be connected to do their work
efficiently.
 Different software’s and resources can be shared
among computers on the internet.
 Messages can be sent easily and quickly to Teacher
demonstrates
anyone else on the internet in different parts of the
to the learners
world. Learners Demos 20
 One can research from the world within seconds. participate
& min
DISADVANTAGES Practice
 It is expensive to install as it requires a lot of

equipment and technical knowledge on how to set
it up.
 It can be insecure that outsiders might access to
confidential data and information of the company,
organization, or government.
 Maintenance is a full time job which requires
technicians to be present at all time at the site.
 Relatively slow when there is network congestion.
EVALUATION
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NAME OF SCHOOL:…………………………………………………………………..
LESSON PLAN
DATE:………………..
TEACHER: ……………………...... TS NO….……………
SUB-TOPIC: Types of Networking NO OF BOYS: …...
RATIONALE: This is lesson number three on networking. Teacher exposition, Question and
answer and class/group discussion methods will be used. This lesson will develop learners
knowledge’s about computers. They will acquire the skills of identifying different types of
Networking used in computers. Learners will also gain values of Awareness of different types of
networking used in computers.
1. Describe the types of networking.

ACTIVITY ACTIVITY
LESSON INTRODUCTION
Recall of previous work
1 Teacher asks Pupils Question 20
Local Area Network (LAN) This is the type of network that
random recall and min
covers a small geographical area such as an office, questions to & Answer
respond
classroom, company and allowing sharing of network learners on the to the
resources such as printers, documents, scanner etc. previous teacher
lesson
WORLD AREA NETWORK (WAN) A World Area Network
is a network that covers a wide geographical area such as
a country, continent etc. it is the biggest of all types of
networks. Socratic
Teacher
Pupils 20
3) METROPOLITAN AREA NETWORK (MAN) explains in Method
listen to min
details
2 A collection of LAN is in the same geographical the
teacher
local area for example a city. It can also be
described as a network of computers located at
different sits within a large physical area in a city.
ADVANTAGES
 It covers a wide area than LAN examples at

airports, government Agencies and Libraries.
 Information can be shared and transferred more
widely, rapidly and significantly
DISADVANTAGES
 It will only apply if the personal computer or

terminal can compete.
3 4) PERSONAL AREA NETWORK (PAN)
A personal Area Network is a computer network
used for data transmission amongst devices such
as computers, telephones, tablets and personal
Digital assistant.
Teacher jots
down main
Pupils Teachers 20
points on the
listen and exposition
board min
copy
notes in
their
books
4
LESSON CONCLUSION Teacher

demonstrates
Demos 20
THE DIFFERENCE BETWEEN AN INTRANET AND AN to the learners
EXTRANET Learners & min
participate Practice
An intranet is a network where employees can
create content, communicate, collaborate, and
develop the company culture while an Extranet is
like an intranet but provide access to authorized
customers, vendors, partners or others outside the
company.
1. Describe any two types of networking.
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NAME OF SCHOOL:…………………………………………………………………..
LESSON PLAN
DATE:………………..
TEACHER: ……………………...... TS NO….……………
TOPIC: Web Browser NO OF GIRLS :…..
SUB-TOPIC: Types of Web Browsers NO OF BOYS: …...
RATIONALE: This is lesson number one on Web Browser. Teacher exposition, Question and
answer and class/group discussion methods will be used. This lesson will develop learners
knowledge’s about computers. They will acquire the skills of identifying different types of web
browser used in computers. Learners will also gain values of Awareness of different types of
Web Browsers used in computers.
Prerequisite Knowledge: Learners have ideas about the Web Browsers used in computers.
1. Define the term of web browser.
2. Outline the common web browsers
3. Define a search engine and email

ACTIVITY ACTIVITY
LESSON INTRODUCTION
WEB BROWSER
1 Teacher asks Pupils Question 20
A web browser can be defined as application software that random recall and min
& Answer
questions to respond
can be used to access the internet.
learners to the
THE MOST COMMON USED WEB BROWSERS teacher
 Google
 Internet Explorer
Teacher
 Opera mini explains in
Socratic
(a) WHAT IS A SEARCH ENGINE details
Pupils 20
listen to Method min
A Search Engine is a web based tool used to search and
2 the
locate specific information on the internet. teacher
EXAMPLES OF SEARCH ENGINES
 Google
 Yahoo
 Bing
THE DIFFERENCE BETWEEN WORLD WIDE WEB AND

THE INTERNET
An Internet is a massive inter-connection of networks while

a World Wide Web is a way of accessing information over
the medium of the internet.
WHAT IS URL?
URL stands for Uniform Resource Locator. It is the address

to a resource on the internet.
THE MAIN COMPONENTS OF A URL
i) SCHEME: Identifies the protocol to be used to

access the resource on the internet.
ii) A HOST: identifies the host that holds the resource
iii) PATH: This is typically a file or location on the web
3
server.
iv) PORT: The port is used to connect to the location.
THE VARIOUS SERVICES AVAILABLE

ON THE INTERNET Teacher jots
down main
 Electronic Mail – more commonly known as email, points on the
electronic mail board Pupils Teachers 20
 Healthy information access listen and exposition
min
copy
 E-commerce
notes in
 Electronic learning tools their
books
DEFINE AN E-MAIL.
E-mail can be defined as an electronic messaging system,

transmission of messages via the internet.
4 Teacher
demonstrates
WHAT IS AN E-MAIL ADDRESS? to the learners
An E-mail address defines the location of an individual’s Demos 15

mail box on the internet. A mailbox is where your e-mails Learners & Min
are stored over the internet when they are sent to you. participate Practice
The domain- is the last part of an e-mail address and it is

made up of three parts which are: E-mail service provider-
such as Zamtel, MTN, etc
GIVE EXAMPLES OF AN EMAIL ADDRESS AND LABEL

THE PARTS. davisonphiri@gmail.Com.
Username symbol domain
LIST DOWN ADVANATGAES AND DISADVANATAGES

OF E-,MAIL
ADVANTAGES
 Emails are faster, convenient messages can be

sent just by a click
 Emails are cheaper and reliable can be sent
anywhere to any one at any time
 Email can be used to send and share Teacher
concludes by
multimedia files such as pictures, videos, text
highlighting
documents etc the
 An email address can be sent to more than one disadvantages Discussion
5min
person at once
DISADVANTAGES
Learners
 E-mails are a gate way to viruses
listen and
 E-mails can receive SPAM or JUNK mails. SPAM participate
or JUNK mails are unwanted mails or unexpected

mails that can be an advert or a scholarship.
 Only those with an internet connection can send
and receive mails
 A person cannot have access to email services if
they do not have an email address.
 Persons who are computer illiterate cannot
manage to create e-mails.
1. Define the term of web browser.
2. Outline the common web browsers
3. Define a search engine and email
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NAME OF SCHOOL:…………………………………………………………………..
LESSON PLAN
DATE:………………..
TEACHER: ……………………...... TS NO….……………
TOPIC: Productivity Tools (Microsoft Office Publisher 2007) NO OF GIRLS :…..
SUB-TOPIC: Microsoft Office Publisher 2007 NO OF BOYS: …...
RATIONALE: This is lesson number one on Microsoft Office Publisher 2007. Teacher exposition,
Question and answer and class/group discussion methods will be used. This lesson will develop learners
knowledge’s about computers. They will acquire the skills of identifying different types of productivity
tools used in computers. Learners will also gain values of Awareness of different types of programs used
in computers.
(i) Describe the uses of Microsoft publisher
(ii) State the types of publications.
(iii) Demonstrate how to start up and close Microsoft publisher.

ACTIVITY ACTIVITY
LESSON INTRODUCTION
1 Microsoft Office Publisher 2007 is the business Teacher asks Pupils Question 2 min
publishing program that helps you create, random respond to
& Answer
questions to the teachers
design, and publish professional-looking
the learners questions
marketing and communication materials.
2 One can create materials for print, e-mail, and
the Web with an intuitive, task-based
environment that guides you from initial concept
to final delivery in-house without professional
design and production expertise.”
3 Teacher Pupils listen Teachers 8min
TYPES OF PUBLICATIONS
explains the to the
There are many different types of publications details teachers Exposition
you can create in Publisher. Each publication explanations
has many customizable options. One can
create:
• Advertisements • Award Certificates • Banners
• Brochures • Business Cards • Business Forms
(expense reports, fax cover letters, invoices,
and more) • Calendars • Catalogs • E-mail (e-
mail template for an event, speaker, or
4 newsletter) • Envelopes • Flyers • Gift Teacher jots Pupils listen Teachers 20min
Certificates • Greeting Cards (for many down main and copy brief exposition
points on the notes in their
occasions) • Invitation Cards (for various
board books
events) • Labels (mailing, return address,
CD/DVD, Binder, and more) • Letterhead •
Menus • Newsletters • Paper Folding Projects
(airplanes & origami) • Postcards • Programs •
Quick Publications (signs, flyers, etc.) •
Resumes • Signs (For Rent, For Sale, etc.) •
Web Sites • With Compliments Cards • And
more… Teacher gives
some examples Group
Starting a Publication Pupils 10min
and work &
When you open Microsoft Office Publisher participate
demonstrates
2007, you will first see a screen that looks like for the learners and ask Discussion
questions
this: Methods
1
2
Teacher asks Practical

Pupils answer 15 min
random work
the teachers
questions to
questions
check on pupils
understanding
To start your document:
Click on the Publication Type you want from
either the Publication
Types (1) listed on the left or from the Popular
Publication Types
(2) listed in the center.
After you click, you will be taken to a screen
5 that lets you choose from several pre-designed
templates for the publication type you want to Teacher does a Pupils listen Socratic 5min
work on. For example, the customization page recap of the and ask
Method
lesson where not
for Newsletters looks like this:
clear
5
a. Customization options will appear on the right
side of the screen. (Each publication type may
have different customization options.)
Examples as shown above include: 1. color
scheme 2. font scheme 3. business information
(you can upload and store your
company/personal logo and colors) 4. the page
size
b. After you select your options, click on Create
(5).
CONCLUSION
To view a document in different forms, click the
document shortcuts at the bottom of the Click
on the appropriate document view.
(ii) Demonstrate how to open Microsoft publisher
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NAME OF SCHOOL:…………………………………………………………………..
LESSON PLAN
DATE:………………..
TEACHER: ……………………...... TS NO….……………
RATIONALE: This is lesson number two on Microsoft Office Publisher 2007. Teacher exposition,
in computers.
(i) Describe the ways of customization of publisher pages
(ii) State the types of customizations.
(iii) Demonstrate how to change colours, font on Microsoft publisher.

ACTIVITY ACTIVITY
LESSON INTRODUCTION
Recall on previous lesson Teacher Pupils Q&A

asks respon
Microsoft Office Publisher 2007 is the business publishing program that helps you random d to the
create, design, and publish professional-looking marketing and communication questions to teacher
materials. the learners
One can create materials for print, e-mail, and the Web with an intuitive, task-based
environment that guides you from initial concept to final delivery in-house without
professional design and production expertise.”
CUSTOMIZATION OF PAGES
For example, the customization page for Newsletters looks like this: Pupils Teach
Teacher listen ers
explains the to the
details teacher Exposi
s tion
explana
tions
1
2
3
4
5
Teach
Teacher jots Pupils
ers
down main listen
Customization options will appear on the right side of the screen. (Each exposi
publication type may have different customization options.) Examples as points on and
tion
shown above include: the board copy
1. color scheme brief
2. font scheme notes
3. business information (you can upload and store your
in their
company/personal logo and colors)
books
4. the page size
After you select your options, click on Create (5). Your publication
will open in a screen similar to the one shown below.
Group
work
Pupils
Teacher &
particip
gives some
ate and Discus
examples
ask sion
and
questio
demonstrat
Customize Your Publication es for the ns Metho
learners ds
The Page Options allows you

to choose the number of columns
on your publication. It also allows
you to automatically create and
enter suggested objects such as a
logo and various other text boxes.
The Color Schemes allows you

to change the color scheme of your
publication. You can select from a
predesigned scheme, or you can
create your own.
Teacher Practic
Pupils
asks al
answer
random
the work
questions to
teacher
check on
s
pupils
questio
understandi
ns
ng
The Font tab allows
youSchemes
to choose a different set
fonts for your
of
publication.
The fourth option

change based on the type
may
publication you are creating.
of
Generally, you will be able
change the template
to
Socrati
page size here.
and c
Teacher
does a Pupils Metho
recap of the listen d
lesson and ask
where
not
clear
After you select you’re Customization

Options, you can close your tab by
clicking on the X in the right corner of
the box
To get the tab back, click on

,
.
and then Task panel
CONCLUSION
To view a document in different forms, click the document shortcuts at the bottom of
the Click on the appropriate document view.
(iii) Demonstrate how to open Microsoft publisher and customize pages
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NAME OF SCHOOL:…………………………………………………………………..
LESSON PLAN
DATE:………………..
TEACHER: ……………………...... TS NO….……………
RATIONALE: This is lesson number three on Microsoft Office Publisher 2007. Teacher exposition,
in computers.
(i) Demonstrate how to manipulate publisher tools and bars
(ii) State the types of tools and bars.
(iii) Demonstrate how to change insert frames, clip art, pictures, lines etc on Microsoft
publisher.

ACTIVITY ACTIVITY
LESSON INTRODUCTION
Recall on previous lesson Teacher Pupils Q&A

CUSTOMIZATION OF PAGES asks respon
Customization options will appear on the right side of the screen. (Each random d to the
publication type may have different customization options.) Examples as shown questions to teacher
above include: the learners
1. color scheme
2. font scheme
3. business information (you can upload and store your
company/personal logo and colors)
4. the page size
Pupils Teach
listen ers
Publisher Tools and Tool Bars Teacher
to the
explains the Exposi
teacher
Select Objects – Use this tool to select text boxes, tables, WordArt, or
details tion
explana
pictures in your publication. Once selected, you can resize an object, move tions
it around, or delete it.
Text Box –
1. On the Objects toolbar, click Text Box
2. In your publication, click where you want one corner of the text to
appear, and then drag diagonally until you have the box size that you
want.
3. Enter the text you want in the text box.
Insert Table –
1. On the Objects toolbar, click Insert Table.
2. Click inside your publication.
The Create Table dialog box will appear. Pupils Teach
listen ers
3. Select the options you want, and then click OK. Teacher jots
and exposi
4. In the table, click the cell where you want to add text, and then down main
start typing. copy tion
points on
5. To add text to another cell, click inside that cell. brief
the board
Each cell expands to fit your text, unless you lock the table size by notes
clearing the check mark next to Grow to Fit Text on the Table in their
menu. books
Insert WordArt - WordArt is a gallery of text styles that you can add to
your 2007 Microsoft Office system documents to create decorative effects, such
as shadowed or mirrored (reflected) text.
Picture Frame – Pictures have power on the page — the power to grab
your reader's attention and to convey or enhance your message. Pictures
help the reader scan the page and find entry points into the text. They
give the reader a quick summary of what the text is about and help the
Group
reader gauge his or her interest in diving into it. They also can help a
Pupils work
reader quickly grasp complex ideas. Teacher
particip &
gives some
Pictures can relieve the tedium of gray type. But they can also distract ate and
examples
the reader from your message if the pictures don't relate closely to the and ask Discus
message. Make sure you are in control of your message with the demonstrat questio sion
pictures that you use in your publication. es for the ns
Metho
learners
ds
Line –
1. On the Objects toolbar, click Line.
2. Position the mouse pointer where you want the line to begin, and
then drag the mouse.
Arrow
1. On the Objects toolbar, click Arrow.
2. Position the mouse pointer where you want the line to begin, and
then drag the mouse.
Oval
1. To add a circle, click Oval on the Objects toolbar.
2. Click in your publication where you want the shape to appear.
3. After you add the shape to your publication, click the shape and drag Teacher
an Adjust handle until you have the size that you want.
Pupils Practic
asks
answer al
random
the
Rectangle - questions to work
teacher
1. To add a circle or a square, click Oval or Rectangle on the check on
s
Objects toolbar. pupils
questio
2. Click in your publication where you want the shape to appear. understandi
3. After you add the shape to your publication, click the shape and drag
ns
ng
an Adjust handle until you have the size that you want.
AutoShapes -
To add a predefined AutoShape, such as a star or a diamond, click
AutoShapes on the Objects toolbar, point to a category, and then
click the shape that you want.
Bookmark -
With this tool you can hyperlink bookmarks that you can use to create Socrati
jumps to specific locations on a page in a publication or bookmark
Teacher c
templates that you can use to create bookmarks for books. does a Pupils
recap of the listen Metho
lesson and ask d
where
not
Design Gallery Object -
clear
When you click on this tool, a box like the one below will open on your
screen. You can click on any of the designs in the gallery to automatically
add them to your publication. There are many unique options to choose
from.
Item from Content Library -

When you are creating a publication, you can right click on any of the
objects in your publication and select “Add to Content Library.” Once you
have done this, the item will appear when you click on the Content
Library icon in the Objects tool bar. This would be helpful if you wanted
to use the same picture or logo on several publications or several pages in
the same publication.
After you have added items to the content
gallery, they will be available for you to
select from when you click on “Item from
Content Library” on the Objects

toolbar.
Click on Publisher Tasks Use the Zoom tool to
to get helpful tips. focus on one area of
your publication.
The other toolbars are similar to those in the 2003

version. Publisher does not use the new Ribbon
that most of the 2007 applications do.
Help for Publisher 2007
Help
To get help while using Microsoft Office Publisher 2007, click and thenMicrosoft Office Publisher
on
Helpor press F1.
CONCLUSION
Demonstrations how to manipulate publisher tools and bars and how to change
insert frames, clip art, pictures, lines etc on Microsoft publisher.
(iv) Demonstrate how to manipulate publisher tools and bars and how to change insert frames.
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NAME OF SCHOOL:…………………………………………………………………..
LESSON PLAN
DATE:………………..
TEACHER: ……………………...... TS NO….……………
TOPIC: Multi Media files NO OF GIRLS :….
SUB-TOPIC: Introduction to multimedia files NO OF BOYS: …..
RATIONALE: This is lesson number one on Multi Media Files. Teacher exposition, Question and answer
computers. They will acquire the skills of identifying different types of Multimedia tools used in
Prerequisite Knowledge: Learners have ideas about the different types of media used by
computers.
(i) Define the term Multi media
(i) Create a multimedia presentation and describe the advantage and disadvantages of multimedia
(ii) Access available databases for images, sound clips or recorded voices

ACTIVITY ACTIVITY
LESSON INTRODUCTION
1 Multimedia Teacher asks Pupils define Question 2 min

pupils to try to some terms
The term multimedia is coined from two terms: define the & Answer
Multiple and Media. Hence multimedia means terminologies

using multiple medias to communicate.
Multimedia is the combination of different media

elements like text, audio, graphics, video and
animations.
it is the use of more than one type of medium at

the same time to convey a message or
information. Like a television, a PC can present
many media types simultaneously. For example
a text, animation, music and narration can all
play at the same time.
The importance of using multimedia

2 Teacher Pupils listen Teachers 8min
Multimedia presentation of any information explains the to the
Exposition
greatly enhances the comprehension terminologies teachers
explanations
capabilities of the user as it involves use of
more of our senses.
The elements of multimedia
 Text… alpha numeric characters

 Graphics… line drawings and images
 Animation.. moving images
 Audio… sound
 Video… video graphed real life events
Examples of multimedia devices:

Pupils listen Teachers 20min
Teacher jots
 Microphones and copy brief exposition
down main
 Speakers notes in their
points on the
 Digital Cameras books
board
 Headphones.
 Computers
 DVD Players
 LCD Projector
 Video Games
 Home theaters
 TV
Advantages and disadvantages of multimedia

Teacher gives
Discussion
Advantages of Multimedia some examples Pupils 10min
 Increases learning and participate
3 effectiveness. demonstrates and ask Methods
 It improves personal for the learners questions
communications.
 Is easy to use.
 Reduces training costs.
 It provides attention to students
 Multimedia is Entertaining as
Well as Educational
Disadvantages of Multimedia Teacher asks

 It takes time to create and random
compile. Pupils answer
questions to Socratic 15 min
 The hardware and software are the teachers
check on pupils
expensive questions Method
understanding
 Not always compatible
 Not always easy to configure
Teacher does a
4 CONCLUSION
recap of the Pupils listen Socratic
Teacher emphasizes on the main points of
lesson and ask
the lesson 5min
where not Method
clear
(ii) Define the term Multi media

(iii) Create a multimedia presentation and describe the advantage and disadvantages of multimedia
(iv) Access available databases for images, sound clips or recorded voices
PUPIL’S EVALUATION ……………………………………………………………………………….......

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SUB-TOPIC: Word Processing NO OF BOYS: …..

STEP TOPIC/CONTENT TEACHERS PUPILS METHOD TIME

1 Word processing Teacher asks Pupils define Question 2 min

EXERCISE/ HOME WORK/ASSIGNMENT [20 min]

PUPIL’S EVALUATION ……………………………………………………………………………….......

SUB-TOPIC: Word Processing NO OF BOYS: …...

STEP TOPIC/CONTENT TEACHERS PUPILS METHOD TIME

1 Recap on previous work Teacher Pupils recall Question 2 min

Click the Microsoft Office Button and Click

pictures or layouts, just text. understanding

Once the word document is opened, the layout

SUB-TOPIC: Word Processing NO OF BOYS: …...

1 Recap on previous work Teacher reminds Pupils recall Question 2 min

Teacher jots down Pupils listen

The Ribbon is the panel at the top portion of

The quick access toolbar is a customizable

PRACTICALS EXERCISES [20 min]

PUPIL’S EVALUATION …………………………………………....................…………………………………….......

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SUB-TOPIC: Spread Sheets (Excel) NO OF BOYS: …...

STEP TOPIC/CONTENT TEACHERS ACTIVITY PUPILS ACTIVITY METHOD TIME

1 SPREADSHEETS (Excel) Teacher reminds Pupils recall Question 5 min

THE COMPONENTS OF A SPREADSHEET Teacher explains Teachers 10min

2 THE APPLICATION OF SPREADSHEET IN

PRACTICALS EXERCISES [20 min]

PUPIL’S EVALUATION ……………………………….......…………....................…………………………………….......……….

SUB-TOPIC: Spread sheet (Excel) NO OF BOYS: …...

TOPIC/CONTENT TEACHERS ACTIVITY PUPILS ACTIVITY METHOD

4 Surname First Theory Practical Total

MINISTRY OF GENERAL EDUCATION

SUB-TOPIC: Spread sheet (Excel) NO OF BOYS: …...

TOPIC/CONTENT TEACHERS ACTIVITY PUPILS ACTIVITY METHOD

Recap on previous lesson learnt Teacher reminds Pupils recall Question

SUM,AVERAGE,MIN,MAX,COUNT ,PRODUCT etc.

Teacher explains Pupils listen to Teachers

1 TOTAL IN PASSED FAILED PERCENTAGE

1. Insert two rows above cell A1 and then type Grade

A. i, Right click on your mouse and put your pointer

PRACTICALS EXERCISES [20 min]

MINISTRY OF GENERAL EDUCATION

SUB-TOPIC: Power point NO OF BOYS: …...

STEP TOPIC/CONTENT TEACHERS ACTIVITY PUPILS ACTIVITY METHOD TIME

1 Definition of PowerPoint Teacher reminds Pupils recall Question 15 min

MINISTRY OF GENERAL EDUCATION

SUB-TOPIC: Power point NO OF BOYS: …...

STEP TOPIC/CONTENT TEACHERS PUPILS METHOD TIME

1 Steps to be taken when starting up a PowerPoint Teacher asks Pupils Question 15

2. Point on new from the menu box min

(Normal view in office 2010)

PRACTICALS EXERCISES [15 min]

SUB-TOPIC: Power point NO OF BOYS: …...

How to open an existing presentation

How add a slide

MINISTRY OF GENERAL EDUCATION

SUB-TOPIC: Power point NO OF BOYS: …...

button, then press ‘N’ for “New” steps to follow

How to open an existing presentation

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SUB-TOPIC: Power point NO OF BOYS: …...

How to insert tables

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SUB-TOPIC: Power point NO OF BOYS: …...