CURRICULUM GUIDE IN INFORMATION AND COMMUNICATIONS TECHNOLOGY (ICT) G8
MELCS - SPECIAL SCIENCE CURRICULUM
CONTENT
QUARTER 1: INTRODUCTION TO ICT
 Lesson 1: What is a computer?
- Hardware vs Software
- Types of computers
- Other types of computers
 Lesson 2: Basic parts of a computer
- Computer case
- Monitor
- Keyboard
- Mouse
 Lesson 3: Buttons and Ports on a
Computer
- Front and back part of a
computer case
- Types of port
- Peripherals
- Types of cables
 Lesson 4: Mouse and Keyboard
- Parts of a mouse
- Parts of a keyboard
 Lesson 5: Getting Started with
Windows 10
- Signing In
- Navigating the desktop
- Opening applications
- Working with files
- Searching files and apps
- Adjusting Settings
- Shutting down computer
 Lesson 6: Understanding
Applications
- Desktop Applications
DepEd Rizal
FIRST QUARTER
CONTENT STANDARD
The learners demonstrate
understanding of the different
types of computer
The learners demonstrate
understanding of the basic
parts of the computer
The learners demonstrate
understanding of the basic
buttons and ports on a
computer
The learners demonstrate
understanding of the basics of
mouse and keyboard
The learners demonstrate
understanding of Windows 10
as an operating system
The learners demonstrate
understanding of Windows
applications
PERFORMANCE
STANDARD
The learners shall classify
computers according to its
type
The learners shall be able to
recognize the brand/s and
specification/s of computer
parts
The learners shall be able to
connect ports into its proper
device
The learners shall be able to
demonstrate skills of how to
properly use mouse and
keyboard
The learners shall be able to
operate Windows/ Windows
10
The learners shall be able to
launch and close
Curriculum Guide: ICT for the Special Science Curriculum
SUGGESTED
NO. OF
LEARNING COMPETENCIES TEACHING
DAY/S
 Identify the types of computers
 Differentiate hardware and software 1
 Create a timeline of exposure to computers
 Identify the basic parts of the computer
 Determine the function/s of the basic parts of a
computer
1
 Make an inventory of computer parts/gadgets per
brand and specifications
 Identify the ports and buttons on a computer
 Familiarize with the peripherals that can be
2
connected to a computer
 Identify the parts and functions of the mouse and
keyboard 3
 Exercise mouse and keyboarding skills
 Identify the important parts of Windows 2
 Familiarize with Windows 10 parts and functions
 Familiarize with Windows 10 applications
2
 Relate desktop to mobile apps
1
 SUGGESTED
NO. OF
PERFORMANCE
CONTENT CONTENT STANDARD LEARNING COMPETENCIES TEACHING
STANDARD
DAY/S
- Mobile Applications applications from a
computer or gadget

 Lesson 7: Getting started with the

Internet
- Connecting to the internet The learners shall be able to  Familiarize with internet applications
The learners demonstrate
- Browsing the web collect links of science  Navigate the internet to search on science related 5
understanding of the basics of
- Navigating websites research projects for future projects
connecting to the internet
- Other things you can do on the reference
internet

Prepared by:

HAYDEE D. LARA, MaEd

Teacher
Noted:

DR AILEEN E. VOCAL
EPS Science

DepEd Rizal Curriculum Guide: ICT for the Special Science Curriculum 2