NAME OF TEACHER: D. MPASHI DATE: 28 FEBRUARY, 2022.

SUBJECT: I.C.T DURATION: 80 MINUTES

CLASS: 8A N0= OF PUPILS: BOYS……GIRLS…..TOTAL……

PREREQUISITE KNOWLEDGE: Basic Computer Knowledge

T/L AIDS: Desktop Computer

TOPIC: BASIC OPERATIONS

SUBTOPIC: CARE FOR COMPUTER DEVICES

REFERENCE: -Mk Junior Secondary Computer Studies Learner’s Book G8

. -Longman Computer Studies Grade 8 (p20 – p21)
. -Revised Syllabus Computer Studies 9 (p2 – p3)

SPECIFIC OUTCOMES: By the end of the lesson, learners to:

 Know how to care for computer systems.

 Know how to take care of computer devices and media.

RATIONALE: This lesson will look at how to take care of a computer system. It will enable learners to
know how to protect the computers operating system from viruses and furthermore protect the
computer from harmful environmental conditions. Methods to be used include Demonstration,
Exposition and Discussion. This lesson is the first in the series of three.

CONTENT TEACHER’S ACTIVITY LEARNER’S ACTIVITY

STEP 1 EXPOSITION Take Note
10 MINUTES You need to take care of a
computer system because this LISTENING
INTRODUCTION is vital to ensure effective
functioning of the computer
and its devices

STEP 2 EXPOSITION Take Note

20 MINUTES -Install antivirus program to
protect your computer from
HOW TO TAKE CARE OF A computer viruses. EXPECTED ANSWERS
COMPUTER SOCRATIC 1. AVG
Ask leaners to mention some 2. McAfee
Antivirus programs they know. 3. Kaspersky
4. Ad-aware
EXPOSITION 5. Avast
-Keep the computer away from 6. Norton
direct sunlight.
-Protect your computer system LISTENING
against power surges and
lightning by using surge
 protector.
-Never use your computer
during a storm
- Do not drop the computer
especially when its running.

STEP 3 EXPOSITION Take Note

20 MINUTES Incorrect work setup and wrong
usage can cause damage to a
HOW TO TAKE CARE OF computer. EXPECTED ANSWERS
COMPUTER DEVICES AND 1.-exposing the computer to direct
MEDIA SOCRATIC sunlight.
1.Ask learners to identify safety 2.-putting liquids and beverages
risks that can cause damage to a near the computer.
computer. 3.-

STEP 4 INSTRUCTION EXPECTED ANSWERS

20 MINUTES 1. Define health and safety? 1. - Regulations and procedures
2. mention three injuries caused intended to prevent injuries.
CLASS EXERCISE by prolonged computer usage? 2. –back pain
–arm pain
-eye strain

CONCLUSION: Go through the main points of the lesson.

EVALUATION:
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