TERM TWO.

LEVEL: GRADE FOUR.

ACTVITY AREA: SCIENCE AND TECNOLOGY ACTIVITIES
WEEK 2: DIGITAL TECHNOLOGY
LESSON 1: DIGITAL DEVICES

1.1.1 Warm up Introduction:

The teacher to introduce a lesson by singing a song related to digital devices……….

1.1.2 Expected learning outcomes (ELOs)

At the end of the lesson learners should be able to:
Define the term “digital device

KICD Moran Science and Technology grade 4

Basic skills involved in the lesson:  
Reading
Listening
Speaking
Writing
1.1.3 Student Resources
1. Computers
2. Tablets
3. Ipads
4. Laptop
5. Radios
6. TV
7. mobile phone
8. cameras
9. internet
10. textbooks
1.1.4 Activities .
Activity 1; work in groups
Learner to search in the dictionary or internet the meaning of digital devices.

Activity 2:- Work in pairs

Learner to;
1. Write down the meaning of the words digital devices.
2. Identify some digital devices and write them as examples.

Activity 3:- Work as a class.

1. Observe the pictures on the textbook page.
2. Each person to identify the digital devices whose pictures are on the book.
3. State the work of the digital devices observed.
1.1.5 Evaluation/Assessment:

Name five digital devices you know

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1.1.6 Take Home
Work with parents/guardian.
Questions.
Name ten locally available digital devices at your home area.
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1.1.7 Marking Scheme
1. Ipads
2. Laptop
3. Radios
4. TV
5. mobile phone
6. tablets
7. cameras
8. watches
9. computers
Mark depending on answer given.

1.1.8 Application:-
Learners to identify different type’s digital devices.

WEEK 2: DIGITAL TECHNOLOGY

LESSON 2: DIGITAL DEVICES

1.1.2 Warm up Introduction:

The teacher to introduce a lesson by singing a song related to digital devices……….

1.1.2 Expected learning outcomes (ELOs)

At the end of the lesson learners should be able to:
Identify the various digital devices in his/her locality.

KICD Moran Science and Technology grade 4

Basic skills involved in the lesson:  
Reading
Listening
Speaking
Writing
1.1.3 Student Resources
1. Computers
2. Tablets
3. Ipads
4. Laptop
 5. Radios
6. TV
7. mobile phone
8. cameras
9. internet
10. textbooks
1.1.4 Activities .
Activity 1; work in groups
Learner to observe the digital devices provided by their teacher and name them.

Activity 2:- Work in pairs

Learner to;
1. Down load pictures of digital devices and observe them.
2. Identify the digital devices observed and name them.

Activity 3:- Work as a class.

4. Draw and name the digital devices observed on your books and name them
5. Each person to identify the digital devices whose pictures are on the book.
1.1.5 Evaluation/Assessment:

Name five digital devices used for entertainment

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Take Home 1.1.6

Work with parents/guardian.
Questions.
Name five digital devices used by your family at home
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1.1.7 Marking Scheme
1. Computers
2. Tablets
3. Ipads
4. Laptop
5. Radios
Mark depending on answer given
1.1.8 Application:-
Learners to identify different type’s digital devices.

WEEK 2: DIGITAL TECHNOLOGY

LESSON 3: DIGITAL DEVICES

1.1.3 Warm up Introduction:

The teacher to recap the previous lesson on naming digital devices found in their locality.
1.1.2 Expected learning outcomes (ELOs)
At the end of the lesson learners should be able to:
Identify different parts of digital devices in his/her locality.

KICD Moran Science and Technology grade 4

Basic skills involved in the lesson:  
Reading
Listening
Speaking
Writing
Drawing
1.1.3 Student Resources
1. Computers
2. Tablets
3. Ipads
4. Laptop
5. Radios
6. TV
7. mobile phone
8. cameras
9. internet
10. textbooks
1.1.4 Activities .
Activity 1; work in groups
Learner to listen to a resource person about digital devices.

Activity 2:- Work in pairs

Learner to;
a) Observe a digital device provided by the teacher.
b) Identify the parts observed and name them.

Activity 3:- Work as a class.

a) Draw the digital devices observed on your books and name its parts
b) Each person to find out the parts identified in Kiswahili language for fun
1.1.5 Evaluation/Assessment:

Name five digital devices used to pass information

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Take Home 1.1.6

Work with parents/guardian.
Questions.
Name five parts of a computer
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1.1.7 Marking Scheme

1. monitor
2. mouse
3. key board
4. on/off key
5. CPU
Mark depending on answer given
1.1.8 Application:-
Learners to identify different parts of digital devices.

WEEK 2: DIGITAL TECHNOLOGY

LESSON 4: DIGITAL DEVICES

1.1.4 Warm up Introduction:

The teacher to recap the previous lesson on naming the parts of the digital devices found in
their locality.

1.1.2 Expected learning outcomes (ELOs)

At the end of the lesson learners should be able to:
State the functions of the various parts of a digital device

KICD Moran Science and Technology grade 4

Basic skills involved in the lesson:  
Reading
Listening
Speaking
Writing
1.1.3 Student Resources
1. Computers
2. Tablets
3. Ipads
4. Laptop
5. Radios
6. TV
7. mobile phone
8. cameras
9. internet
10. textbooks
1.1.4 Activities .
Activity 1; work in groups
Learner to listen to a resource person about digital the functions of digital devices

Activity 2:- Work in pairs

Learner to;
a) Identify the parts observed and name them
b) discuss the functions of the parts of the digital device presented by the teacher

Activity 3:- Work as a class.

Write down the functions of the parts of the device provided
1.1.5 Evaluation/Assessment:

Name five parts of a computer

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1.1.6 Quizzes
List five parts of a computer and state their functions (10 mks)

1.1.7 Marking scheme

Five marks for the parts identified such as the monitor, key board, processor, a mouse, cables and
wires etc.
Five marks for the functions of the parts identified.

1.1.8 Take Home

Work with parents/guardian.
Questions.
Draw and label the parts of a computer (10mks)

1.1.9 Marking Scheme

Diagram of a computer
6. monitor
7. mouse
8. key board
 9. cables/ wires
10. power button

Mark depending on answer given

1.1.10 Application:-
Learners to identify the functions of the different parts of digital devices.

WEEK 2: DIGITAL TECHNOLOGY

LESSON 5: DIGITAL DEVICES

1.1.1 Warm up Introduction:

The teacher to recap the previous lesson on stating the functions of parts of digital devices
found in their locality.

1.1.2 Expected learning outcomes (ELOs)

At the end of the lesson learners should be able to:
Demonstrate proper connection of parts of digital devices

KICD Moran Science and Technology grade 4

Basic skills involved in the lesson:  
Reading
Listening
Speaking
Writing
1.1.3 Student Resources
1. Computers
2. Tablets
3. Ipads
4. Laptop
5. Radios
6. TV
7. mobile phone
8. cameras
9. internet
10. textbooks
1.1.4 Activities .
Activity 1; work in groups
Learner to read and recite a poem about my digital device on page 42 of their text books

Activity 2:- Work in pairs

Learner to;
Observe the connection of the various parts of the digital device presented as the teacher
demonstrates

Activity 3:- Work individually.

1. Connect parts of a digital device in your class
2. Make a presentation to the class on how to connect the digital device
 3. Connect digital devices at home with guidance from the guardians

1.1.5 Evaluation/Assessment:

Write 5 sentences about parts of a digital device

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1.1.6 Quizzes
Write a letter to a friend and explain to him/her how to connect a digital device that they have
(10 mks)

1.1.7 Marking scheme

Mark according to the device chosen

1.1.8 Take Home

Work with parents/guardian.
Questions.
List all the digital devices that you have used at home, at school or in a community function
(10mks)

1.1.9 Marking Scheme

Radio
TV
Mobile phone
Microphone
Tablets
Ipads
Laptop
Computers
Microwave
Cameras
Mark depending on answer given
1.1.10 Application:-
Learners to be able to connect a digital device.

WEEK 3: DIGITAL TECHNOLOGY

LESSON 1: DIGITAL DEVICES

1.1.1 Warm up Introduction:

The teacher to recap the previous lesson on connecting digital devices found in their locality.
1.1.2 Expected learning outcomes (ELOs)
At the end of the lesson learners should be able to:
Demonstrate proper use of digital devices in their day to day life

KICD Moran Science and Technology grade 4

Basic skills involved in the lesson:  
Reading
Listening
Speaking
Writing
1.1.3 Student Resources
1. Computers
2. Tablets
3. Ipads
4. Laptop
5. Radios
6. TV
7. mobile phone
8. cameras
9. internet
10. textbooks
1.1.4 Activities .
Activity 1; work in groups
In groups, learners are guided to connect parts of the digital devices in their locality

Activity 2:- Work in pairs

Learner to;
Practice proper use of digital devices (typing, taking photos, play stations, recording videos
and audios)

Activity 3:- Work individually.

1. Use a camera to take photographs
2. Print the photographs taken
3. Display the photographs in class
1.1.5 Evaluation/Assessment:

Name 5 digital devices that you know how to use properly

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1.1.6 Quizzes
Write about your experiences on proper use of digital devices you have come across (10 mks)

1.1.7 Marking scheme

Mark according to the device chosen

1.1.8 Take Home

Work with parents/guardian.
Questions.
List 5 digital devices that you have used at home, at school or in a community function and say
how they are used (10mks)

1.1.9 Marking Scheme

Radio for entertainment
TV used for entertainment
Mobile phone used for communication from one person to the other by calling or sending
messages
Microphone used to increasing sound when talking a big group of people
Tablets used for communication
Computers used for typing information
Cameras used for taking pictures
Mark depending on answer given
1.1.10 Application:-
Learners to be able to use a digital device properly in day to day life.

WEEK 3: DIGITAL TECHNOLOGY

LESSON 2: DIGITAL DEVICES

1.1.1 Warm up Introduction:

The teacher to recap the previous lesson on connecting digital devices found in their locality.

1.1.2 Expected learning outcomes (ELOs)

At the end of the lesson learners should be able to:
Model external parts of a digital device using locally available materials

KICD Moran Science and Technology grade 4

Basic skills involved in the lesson:  
Reading
Listening
Speaking
Writing
1.1.3 Student Resources
1. Computers
 2. Tablets
3. Ipads
4. Laptop
5. Radios
6. TV
7. mobile phone
8. cameras
9. internet
10. textbooks
1.1.4 Activities .
Activity 1; work in groups
Learners to practice proper use of digital devices (typing, taking photos, play stations,
recording videos and audios)

Activity 2:- Work in pairs

Learner to;
Identify common parts of digital devices

Activity 3:- Work individually.

1. Carry out an activity to model external pats of a mobile phone from locally available
materials
2. Materials needed: ruler, pen, wires, old slippers, razor blade/knife
3. In pairs; (follow guidance of pictures from the text book)
a. Measure the phone screen on an old slippers
b. Make numbers on your slippers
c. Cut out the rubber surrounding the numbers such that the numbers appear raised
d. Shape the sides to the shape of a mobile phone
e. Measure the remaining parts of the slippers to make a charger and connecting
wires
f. Display the parts of a mobile phone in class science corner

Materials Needed
1.1.5 Evaluation/Assessment:

Identify common parts of digital devices

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1.1.6 Quizzes
State proper use of digital devices that you know (10 mks)

1.1.7Marking scheme
1. Taking photographs
2. Recording videos and audios
3. Playing digital games
4. Watching videos
5. Typing information
6. Printing information
7. Listening to music
Mark according to answer given

1.1.8 Take Home

Work with parents/guardian.
Questions.
Explain how to model the external parts of a mobile phone (10mks)

1.1.9 Marking Scheme

Mark depending on answer given

1.1.10 Application:-
Learners to be able to use a digital device properly in day to day life.
WEEK 3: DIGITAL TECHNOLOGY
LESSON 3: CODING

1.1.1 Warm up Introduction:

The teacher to introduce the new topic by singing a song on coding……….

1.1.2 Expected learning outcomes (ELOs)

At the end of the lesson learners should be able to:
State meaning of the term “coding”.

KICD Moran Science and Technology grade 4

Basic skills involved in the lesson:  
Reading
Listening
Speaking
Writing
1.1.3 Student Resources
1. Prototypes
2. Computers
3. Tablets
4. Ipads
5. Laptop
6. Radios
7. TV
8. mobile phones
9. cameras
10. internet
11. textbooks
12. newspapers
1.1.4 Activities .
Activity 1; work in groups
Learners are guided to;
1. Find the meaning of coding from the dictionary or internet
2. Discuss the meaning of the term “coding”.

Activity 2:- Work in pairs

Learner to;
1. Observe pictures in their text books
2. State the meaning of the pictures they have observed

Activity 3:- Work individually.

Draw and name common signs in our locality and state their meaning
1.1.5 Evaluation/Assessment:

State five ways of coding messages

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1.1.6Quizzes
Draw and name common signs in our locality (10 mks)

1.1.7 Marking scheme

1. Traffic signs
2. Arrangement of leaves
 3. Icons
4. Arrangements of shapes
5. Mark according to answer given

1.1.8 Take Home

Work with parents/guardian.
Questions.
Teacher to print out coded messages and give them to the learners to identify their meaning as
home work (10mks)

1.1.9 Marking Scheme

Mark depending on answer given

1.1.10 Application:-
Learners to be able to identify coding messages in daily life.

WEEK 3: DIGITAL TECHNOLOGY

LESSON 4: CODING

1.1.1 Warm up Introduction:

The teacher to recap the previous lesson on stating the meaning of coding

1.1.2 Expected learning outcomes (ELOs)

At the end of the lesson learners should be able to:
Identify coded patterns

KICD Moran Science and Technology grade 4

Basic skills involved in the lesson:  
Reading
Listening
Speaking
Writing
1.1.3 Student Resources
1. Prototypes
2. Computers
3. Tablets
4. Ipads
5. Laptop
6. Radios
7. TV
8. mobile phones
9. cameras
10. internet
11. textbooks
12. newspapers
1.1.4 Activities .
Activity 1; work in groups
learners are guided to observe, identify and discuss locally available coded patterns (for
example: arrangement of leaves, how birds make nests, arrangement of shapes on a football
and tennis ball, Sudoku in Mathematics, Word puzzle in English)

Activity 2:- Work in pairs

Learner to;
1. Observe pictures in their text books
2. State the meaning of the pictures they have observed

Activity 3:- Work individually.

Draw and name common signs in our locality and state their meaning

1.1.5 Evaluation/Assessment:

State five ways of coding messages

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1.1.6Quizzes
Draw and name common signs in our locality (10 mks)

1.1.7 Marking scheme

1. Traffic signs
2. Arrangement of leaves
3. Icons
4. Arrangements of shapes
 5. Mark according to answer given

1.1.8 Take Home

Work with parents/guardian.
Questions.
Teacher to print out coded messages and give them to the learners to identify their meaning as
home work (10mks)

1.1.9 Marking Scheme

Mark depending on answer given

1.1.10 Application:-
Learners to be able to identify coding messages in daily life.

WEEK 3: DIGITAL TECHNOLOGY

LESSON 5: CODING

1.1.1 Warm up Introduction:

The teacher to recap the previous lesson on stating the meaning of coding

1.1.2 Expected learning outcomes (ELOs)

At the end of the lesson learners should be able to:
Identify coded patterns

KICD Moran Science and Technology grade 4

Basic skills involved in the lesson:  
Reading
Listening
Speaking
Writing
1.1.3 Student Resources
1. Prototypes
2. Computers
3. Tablets
4. Ipads
5. Laptop
6. Radios
7. TV
8. mobile phones
9. cameras
10. internet
11. textbooks
12. newspapers
1.1.4 Activities .
Activity 1; work in groups
learners are guided to observe, identify and discuss locally available coded patterns (for
example: arrangement of leaves, how birds make nests, arrangement of shapes on a football
and tennis ball, Sudoku in Mathematics, Word puzzle in English)

Activity 2:- Work in pairs

Learner to;
Use digital devices to observe, identify and discuss different coded pattern (for example:
fun and games)
Activity 3:- Work individually.
Play a digital word puzzle in English

1.1.5 Evaluation/Assessment:

Draw five coded patterns

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1.1.6Quizzes
Draw and name common signs in our locality (10 mks)

1.1.7 Marking scheme

6. Traffic signs
7. Arrangement of leaves
8. Icons
9. Arrangements of shapes
10. Mark according to answer given
1.1.8 Take Home
Work with parents/guardian.
Questions.
Teacher to print out a word puzzle and give them to the learners to identify words and write them
in their books as home work (10mks)

1.1.9 Marking Scheme

Mark depending on answer given

1.1.10 Application:-
Learners to be able to identify coding messages in daily life.