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LESSON PLAN
Week: 1
Period: 1 & 2
Subject: Computer
Class: JS1
Duration: 80 minutes
Age: 10 years and above
TOPIC: BASIC COMPUTER OPERATION AND CONCEPT 11
SUB-TOPIC: EARLY COUNTING DEVICES
Learning objectives: At the end of the lesson, the students should be able to state the following,
Know;
1. What led to the development of computers
2. List some early counting devices
3. State the problems associated with early counting device

Instructional materials: Whiteboard, marker, chart, stones, sticks, pebbles, cowries

and Computer System.
Instructional Techniques: Observation, explanation, discussion, demonstration
Entry behaviour: The students can give a simple definition of a computer.
Set induction or test entry behaviour: Introduction of the topic to the students starting from the
known to unknown.
REFERENCE MATERIAL: Computer Studies for Junior Secondary School 1, by HiiTPlc

Content Teacher activities Students Learning point Instructional

development activities method
1 INTRODUCTION Teacher introduces the topic The students To understand Explanation
(5 MINUTES) by explaining that Most of listen attentively the history of
our day to day jobs to the computer
are being influenced introduction of
by the use of the topic.
computers. It is used
increasingly in each
and every field of our
life
2 PRESENTATION The teacher defined Students pay To understand Explanation
STEP 1 computer as a attention to the the meaning of
3MINUTES calculating device definition. computer
having certain
important
characteristics like
speed, storage
capacity, accuracy
3 STEP 2 The teacher listed the stages Students identify Proper Explanation
3MINUTES in the historical Stages in understanding and
development of computer computer of stages in the demonstration
which includes; historical computer
1. Early Counting devices. development.
Devices
2.Mechanical Counting
Devices
3. Electro-mechanical
Counting Devices
4. Electronic Counting
Devices
4 STEP3 Teacher explains the early The students To ascertain Discussion
2 MINUTES counting device and what listen and take learning teacher guided
constituted the early note of the early concept.
counting device using the counting devices
instructional materials.
5 STEP 4 The teacher explains, the The students To ascertain Questioning
4 MINUTES Major Problems listen attentively stated learning and answering.
Associated with the make their objectives.
use of Early Counting contributions
Devices and ask question
where necessary
6 EVALUATION The teacher evaluates the The students To ascertain Questioning
9 MINUTES students as follows: attempts the learning and answering.
1. Explain early question and ask concept.
counting devices questions for
2. State 5 early counting further
device clarification
7 CONCLUSION The teacher summarizes the The students To ascertain Questioning
10 MINUTES lesson by giving the listen attentively, stated learning and answering.
highlights of the lesson and and copy the objectives.
gives them classwork to do. board summary.
8 ASSIGNMENT 1. What is a Students listen To ascertain Questioning
Mechanical counting attentively and stated learning and answering.
device? take down the objectives.
2. List the various types assignments.
 of mechanical
counting device

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LESSON PLAN
Week: 2
Period: 1&2
Subject: Computer
Class: JS1
Duration: 80 minutes
Age: 10 years and above
TOPIC: MECHANICAL COUNTING DEVICES
SUB-TOPIC: MECHANICAL COUNTING DEVICE
Learning objectives: At the end of the lesson, the students should be able to state the following;
1. Understand the mechanical counting device
2. Understand the various types of mechanical counting device
Instructional materials: Whiteboard, marker, chart, and Computer System.
Instructional Techniques: Observation, explanation, discussion, demonstration
Entry behaviour: The students can explain the early counting device.
Set induction or test entry behaviour: Introduction of the topic to the students starting from the
known to unknown.
REFERENCE MATERIAL: Computer Studies for Junior Secondary School 1, by HiiTPlc

Content Teacher activities Students Learning point Instructional

development activities method
1 INTRODUCTION Teacher introduces the topic The students To assess Explanation
(5 MINUTES) by assessing student’s listen attentively students
knowledge on previous to the question retention
lesson by asking them to and give the
explain the early counting answer to the
device question.
2 PRESENTATION The teacher also do a recap Students pay To recall the Explanation
STEP 1 of the history of computer attention to the historical
3MINUTES stating that the early explanation development of
 counting device is the first computer
stage while mechanical
device is the second stage of
the development of
computer
3 STEP 2 The teacher explains the Students listens Proper Explanation
3MINUTES Mechanical counting device and take note of understanding and
which is the second stage of the definition of Mechanical demonstration
computer development as Mechanical counting
devices that involve counting device device.
the use of physical
force to operate them
4 STEP3 Teacher lists types of The students To ascertain Discussion
2 MINUTES Mechanical counting listen and ask learning teacher guided
devices that we have which questions where concept.
include. necessary
1. Abacus
2. Slide rule
5 STEP 4 The teacher explain each of The students To ascertain Questioning
4 MINUTES the device and what they are listen attentively stated learning and answering.
made of make their objectives.
contributions
and ask question
where necessary
6 EVALUATION The teacher evaluates the The students To ascertain Questioning
9 MINUTES students as follows: attempts the learning and answering.
1.Define Mechanical question and ask concept.
counting devices questions for
2. List and explain the two further
types of mechanical clarification
devices.
7 CONCLUSION The teacher summarizes the The students To ascertain Questioning
10 MINUTES lesson by giving the listen attentively, stated learning and answering.
highlights of the lesson and and copy the objectives.
gives them classwork to do. board summary.
8 ASSIGNMENT 1. What is an Electro Students listen To ascertain Questioning
Mechanical counting attentively and stated learning and answering.
device? take down the objectives.
2. List the various types of assignments.
Electro mechanical counting
device
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LESSON PLAN
Week: 3
Period: 1&2
Subject: Computer
Class: JS1
Duration: 80 minutes
Age: 10 years and above
TOPIC: ELECTRO – MECHANICAL COUNTING DEVICES
SUB-TOPIC: ELECTRO-MECHANICAL COUNTING DEVICE
Learning objectives: At the end of the lesson, the students should be able to state the following;
1. Understand the Electro-mechanical counting device
2. Understand the various types of Electro-mechanical counting device
Instructional materials: Whiteboard, marker, chart, and Computer System.
Instructional Techniques: Observation, explanation, discussion, demonstration
Entry behaviour: The students can explain the early Mechanical counting device.
Set induction or test entry behaviour: Introduction of the topic to the students starting from the
known to unknown.
REFERENCE MATERIAL: Computer Studies for Junior Secondary School 1, by HiiTPlc

Content Teacher activities Students Learning point Instructional

development activities method
1 INTRODUCTION Teacher introduces the topic The students To assess Explanation
(5 MINUTES) by assessing student’s listen attentively students
knowledge on previous to the question retention
lesson asking them to and give the
explain the Mechanical answer to the
counting device question.
2 PRESENTATION The teacher also do a recap Students pay To note that Explanation
 STEP 1 of the history of computer attention to the electro-
3MINUTES stating that the electro explanation mechanical
mechanical counting device device is the
is the third stage of the third stage in
computer development computer
development
3 STEP 2 The teacher explains the Students listens Proper Explanation
3MINUTES Electro-mechanical and take note of understanding and
counting devices as the definition of of demonstration
devices that use both Electromechanic Electromechani
the electronic and al counting cal counting
mechanical principles device devices.
to perform the task of
calculation.
4 STEP3 Teacher lists types of The students To ascertain Discussion
2 MINUTES Electromechanical counting listen and ask learning teacher guided
devices that we have, which questions where concept.
include. necessary
1. John Napier’s bone
2. Blaise Pascal
Machine
3. Gottfried Leibniz
4. Joseph Jacquard
Loom etc.
5 STEP 4 The teacher explain each of The students To ascertain Questioning
4 MINUTES the devices listed above and listen attentively stated learning and answering.
what they are made of make their objectives.
contributions
and ask question
where necessary
6 EVALUATION The teacher evaluates the The students To ascertain Questioning
9 MINUTES students as follows: attempts the learning and answering.
1. Define question and ask concept.
Electromechanical questions for
counting devices further
2. List the various clarification
types of
electromechanical
devices.
7 CONCLUSION The teacher summarizes the The students To ascertain Questioning
10 MINUTES lesson by giving the listen attentively, stated learning and answering.
highlights of the lesson and and copy the objectives.
gives them classwork to do. board summary.
8 ASSIGNMENT 1. What is a Computer Students listen To ascertain Questioning
System? attentively and stated learning and answering.
 take down the objectives.
assignments.

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LESSON PLAN
Week: 4
Period: 1&2
Subject: Computer
Class: JS1
Duration: 80 minutes
Age: 10 years and above
TOPIC: COMPUTER SYSTEM
SUB-TOPIC: INPUT DEVICES
Learning objectives: At the end of the lesson, the students should be able to state the following:
i. Define a computer.
ii. Explain the computer as Input Process Output device
iii. Mention what input devices are
iv. Give examples of input devices.

Instructional materials: Whiteboard, marker, chart, Computer System.

Instructional Techniques: Observation explanatory discussion, demonstration
Entry behaviour: The students can give a simple definition of a computer.
Set induction or test entry behaviour: Introduction of the topic to the students starting from the
known to unknown.
REFERENCE MATERIAL: Computer Studies for Junior Secondary School 1, by HiiTPlc
Content Teacher activities Students Learning point Instructional
development activities method
1 INTRODUCTION The teacher uses these The students To understand Explanatory
(5 MINUTES) questions to assess the answer he the meaning of
previous ideas of the teacher’s computer
students about the topic: question.
what is computer?
2 PRESENTATION The teacher gives an Observe the To understand Demonstration
STEP 1 elaborate definition of a learning material the make-up of teacher guided
3MINUTES computer. as they are used. computer
3 STEP 2 The teacher gives a Students Proper Explanation
3MINUTES description of computer as identifythese understanding and
Input Process Output device devices. computer as an demonstration
Input –output
process.
4 STEP3 Teacher defines input The students To ascertain Discussion
2 MINUTES devices and mention listen to teachers learning teacher guided
examples of input devices definition and concept.
we have. identify
examples of
input device
5 STEP 4 The teacher explains, using The students To ascertain Questioning
4 MINUTES examples, the functions of listen attentively, stated learning and answering.
computer repeat the objectives.
functions after
the teacher and
ask questions for
better
clarification.
6 EVALUATION The teacher evaluates the The students To ascertain Questioning
9 MINUTES students as follows: carry out these learning and answering.
Define a computer. activities. They concept.
1. Define input devices are also asked
2. Explain using questions for
examples the further
computer as Input clarifications.
Process Output
system.
7 CONCLUSION The teacher summarizes the The students To ascertain Questioning
10 MINUTES lesson by giving the listen attentively, stated learning and answering.
highlights of the lesson, and copy the objectives.
gives them classwork to do. board summary.
8 ASSIGNMENT Explain workshop Students listen To ascertain Questioning
( computer management attentively and stated learning and answering.
ethics) take down the objectives.
assignments.

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LESSON PLAN
Week: 5
Period: 1&2
Subject: Computer
Class: JS1
Duration: 80 minutes
Age: 10 years and above
Topic: COMPUTER WORKSHOP.
Sub-Topic:COMPUTER MANAGEMENT ETHICS
Learning objectives: At the end of the lesson, the students should be able to state the following:

1. Definition of Computer Room

2. Components of a Computer Room
3. Definition of Computer Room Management Ethics
4. How to Take Care of Your Computer

Instructional materials: Whiteboard marker, board, chart, a completeComputer System set.

Instructional Techniques: Observation explanatory discussion, demonstration
Entry behaviour: The students have seen and touched the System Unit.
Set induction or test entry behaviour: Introduction of the topic to the students starting from the
known to unknown.
REFERENCE MATERIAL: Computer Studies for Junior Secondary School 1, by HiiTPlc

Content Teacher activities Students Learning point Instructional

development activities method
1 INTRODUCTION The teacher uses these The students To lay Explanatory
(3 MINUTES) questions to assess the answered foundation on
previous ideas of the students correctly the topic
about the topic: What is
Ethics
2 PRESENTATION Teacher explains the meaning Students listens To understand Demonstration
STEP 1 of Computer management and understand System Unit teacher guided
6 MINUTES ethics to the students the ethics of and know the
computer structure
management
3 STEP 2 The teacher defines the Students listen to Proper Teaching and
10 MINUTES meaning of computer room the definition of understanding Demonstration
management ethics and computer room of the computer teacher guided
guides the students through management room
the computer room ethics management
ethics
4 STEP3 Teacher explains components The students To ascertain Discussion
15 MINUTES of a computer room as she listen and learning teacher guided
guides the students through identify concept.
the computer room components of
computer room
5 STEP 4 Teacher explains the proper The students To ascertain Questioning
10 MINUTES way of taking care of the listen attentively. stated learning and answering.
computer room to the objectives.
students
6 EVALUATION The teacher evaluates the The students To ascertain Questioning
6 MINUTES students as follows: answer correctly. stated learning and answering.
1. Define Computer objectives.
room management
ethics
2. Mention the
components of
computer room
7 CONCLUSION The teacher summarizes the The students To ascertain Questioning
10 MINUTES lesson by giving the listen attentively, stated learning and answering.
highlights of the lesson, gives and copy the objectives.
them assignment to do and board summary.
allows the students to do
copy down the board
summary.
8 Assignment 1. Read about computer Students pay To ascertain Questioning
Rules and attention and take stated learning and answering.
Regulation? down the objectives.
assignments

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LESSON PLAN
Week: 6
Period: 1&2
Subject: Computer
Class: JS1
Duration: 80 minutes
Age: 10 years and above
Topic: COMPUTER MANAGEMENT ETHICS
Sub-Topic:COMPUTER LABORATORY
Learning objectives: At the end of the lesson, the students should be able to state the following:
 Rules and regulations of the computer laboratory
 The consequences of not abiding to the rules
Instructional materials: Whiteboard, marker, Computer room and equipment
Instructional Techniques: Observation explanatory discussion, demonstration
Entry behaviour: The students have been using the computer room
Set induction or test entry behaviour: Introduction of the topic to the students starting from the
known to unknown.
REFERENCE MATERIAL: Computer Studies for Junior Secondary School 1, by HiiTPlc

Content Teacher activities Students Learning point Instructional

development activities method
1 INTRODUCTION The teacher uses these The students To lay Explanatory
(5 MINUTES) questions to assess the answer the foundation on
 previous ideas of the students teacher’s the topic
“What is computer room question.
management
2 PRESENTATION The teacher redefine Students recalls To understand Demonstration
STEP 1 computer room management the meaning of Computer room teacher guided
3MINUTES ethics to the students computer room management
management
ethics
3 STEP 2 The teacher lists the Students take Proper Teaching and
3MINUTES computer laboratory rules note of the understanding Demonstration
and regulations to the computer of the rules and teacher guided
students laboratory rules regulations of
and regulations the computer
laboratory
4 STEP3 Teacher emphasizes that all The students To understand Discussion
2MINUTES electrical appliances should listen and take what to do at teacher guided
be switched off at the end of note of the the end of every
activities salient point activity in the
lab.
5 STEP 4 The teacher summarizes by Students listen To ascertain Questioning
4 MINUTES telling the students the attentively and stated learning and answering.
consequences of not abiding ask questions for objectives.
to the computer laboratory better
rules and regulation clarification.
6 EVALUATION The teacher evaluates the The students To ascertain Questioning
9 MINUTES students as follows: carry out these stated learning and answering.
1. Mention 5 computer activities. They objectives.
laboratory rules and are also asked
regulations questions for any
clarifications.
7 CONCLUSION The teacher summarizes the Students listen To ascertain Questioning
10 MINUTES lesson by giving the attentively and stated learning and answering.
highlights of the lesson, gives attempt the objectives.
them classwork to do. classwork.
8 ASSIGNMENT 1. Outline the The students To ascertain Questioning
consequences of not listen attentively, stated learning and answering.
yielding to the rules and copy their objectives.
and regulation assignments and
the board
summary.
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LESSON PLAN
Week: 7
Period: 1&2
Subject: Computer
Class: JS1
Duration: 80 minutes
Age: 10 years and above
TOPIC: INFORMATION AND COMMUNICATION TECHNOLOGY (ICT)
SUB-TOPIC: ICT
Learning objectives: At the end of the lesson, the students should be able to state the following;
1. Understand what a Computer System is
2. Understand the meaning of input devices
3. List examples of input devices
Instructional materials: Whiteboard, marker, chart, Computer System and projector.
Instructional Techniques: Observation, explanation, discussion, demonstration
Entry behaviour: The students are familiar with stages in the developments of computer.
Set induction or test entry behaviour: Introduction of the topic to the students starting from the
known to unknown.
REFERENCE MATERIAL: Computer Studies for Junior Secondary School 1, by HiiTPlc

Content Teacher activities Students Learning point Instructional

development activities method
1 INTRODUCTION Teacher introduces the topic The students To arouse Explanation
(5 MINUTES) by assessing student’s attempted the student’s
 knowledge in the previous teacher’s interest
lesson by asking them to question.
discuss the five generations
of computer.

2 PRESENTATION Teacher tests student Students take To understand Explanation

STEP 1 knowledge on the meaning note of teacher’s meaning of
3MINUTES of computer system hence introduction of computer
introduce the meaning the topic system
computer system computer system
3 STEP 2 The teacher explains the Students listens Proper Explanation
3MINUTES meaning of input devices and take note of understanding and
the exact of Input devices demonstration
meaning of the
word Input
devices
4 STEP3 Teacher lists the various The students To ascertain Discussion
2 MINUTES types of input devices and listen attentively, learning teacher guided
explain them to students take down points concept.
and ask
questions where
necessary
5 STEP 4 Teacher further details each The students To ascertain Questioning
4 MINUTES type of the input device, listen attentively stated learning and answering.
their role and functions to make their objectives.
the students contributions
and ask question
where necessary
6 EVALUATION The teacher evaluates the The students To ascertain Questioning
9 MINUTES students as follows: attempts the learning and answering.
1. Define a computer question and ask concept.
system questions for
2. List examples of further
input devices clarification
7 CONCLUSION The teacher summarizes the The students To ascertain Questioning
10 MINUTES lesson by giving the listen attentively, stated learning and answering.
highlights of the lesson and and copy the objectives.
gives them classwork to do. board summary.
8 ASSIGNMENT 1. What is a computer Students listen To ascertain Questioning
system attentively and stated learning and answering.
2. Define the Input take down the objectives.
devices, stating their assignments.
functions
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LESSON PLAN
Week: 8
Period: 1&2
Subject: Computer
Class: JS1
Duration: 80 minutes
Age: 10 years and above
TOPIC: BOOTING
SUB-TOPIC: DEFINITION OF BOOTING
Learning objectives: At the end of the lesson, the students should be able to state the following;
1. Understand the meaning of processing devices
2. Know the functions of processing devices
3. Examples of processing devices
Instructional materials: Whiteboard, marker, chart, Computer System and projector.
Instructional Techniques: Observation, explanation, discussion, demonstration
Entry behaviour: The students are familiar with stages in the developments of computer.
Set induction or test entry behaviour: Introduction of the topic to the students starting from the
known to unknown.
REFERENCE MATERIAL: Computer Studies for Junior Secondary School 1, by HiiTPlc

Content Teacher activities Students Learning point Instructional

development activities method
1 INTRODUCTION Teacher introduces the topic The students To arouse Explanation
 (5 MINUTES) by assessing student’s attempted the student’s
knowledge in the previous teacher’s interest
lesson question.

2 PRESENTATION Teacher introduces the topic Students take To understand Explanation

STEP 1 by re explaining input note of teacher’s the connection
3MINUTES devices connecting it to the introduction of between input
topic processing devices the topic. and processing
devices
3 STEP 2 The teacher explains the Students listens Proper Explanation
3MINUTES meaning of Processing and take note of understanding and
devices the exact Processing demonstration
meaning devices
processing
devices
4 STEP3 Teacher lists the various The students To ascertain Discussion
2 MINUTES types of Processing devices listen attentively, learning teacher guided
and explain them to students take down points concept.
and ask
questions where
necessary
5 STEP 4 Teacher further explains the The students To ascertain Questioning
4 MINUTES various functions of the listen attentively stated learning and answering.
processing devices make their objectives.
contributions
and ask question
where necessary
6 EVALUATION The teacher evaluates the The students To ascertain Questioning
9 MINUTES students as follows: attempts the learning and answering.
1. Define Processing question and ask concept.
devices questions for
2. List and explain the further
functions of clarification
Processing devices
7 CONCLUSION The teacher summarizes the The students To ascertain Questioning
10 MINUTES lesson by giving the listen attentively, stated learning and answering.
highlights of the lesson and and copy the objectives.
gives them classwork to do. board summary.
8 ASSIGNMENT 1. What role does Students listen To ascertain Questioning
Processing devices attentively and stated learning and answering.
play in the computer take down the objectives.
system assignments.
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LESSON PLAN
Week: 9
Period: 1&2
Subject: Computer
Class: JS1
Duration: 80 minutes
Age: 10 years and above
TOPIC: SHUTTING DOWN THE COMPUTER
SUB-TOPIC: SHUTTING DOWN THE COMPUTER
Learning objectives: At the end of the lesson, the students should be able to state the following;
1. Understand the meaning of Output devices
2. Know the functions of Output devices
3. Examples of Output devices
Instructional materials: Whiteboard, marker, chart, Computer System and projector.
Instructional Techniques: Observation, explanation, discussion, demonstration
Entry behaviour: The students are familiar with stages in the developments of computer.
Set induction or test entry behaviour: Introduction of the topic to the students starting from the
known to unknown.
REFERENCE MATERIAL: Computer Studies for Junior Secondary School 1, by HiiTPlc

Content Teacher activities Students Learning point Instructional

development activities method
1 INTRODUCTION Teacher introduces the topic The students To arouse Explanation
(5 MINUTES) by assessing student’s attempted the student’s
knowledge in the previous teacher’s interest
lesson question.
2 PRESENTATION Teacher re-explains Students take To understand Explanation
STEP 1 processing devices note of teacher’s the connection
3MINUTES connecting it to the topic introduction of between
Output Devices the topic. processing
devices and
output devices
3 STEP 2 The teacher explains the Students listens Proper Explanation
3MINUTES meaning of Output Devices and take note of understanding and
proper the exact of Output demonstration
meaning devices
processing
devices
4 STEP3 Teacher lists the various The students To ascertain Discussion
2 MINUTES types of Output Devices and listen attentively, learning teacher guided
explain them to students take down points concept.
and ask
questions where
necessary
5 STEP 4 Teacher further explains the The students To ascertain Questioning
4 MINUTES various functions of Output listen attentively stated learning and answering.
devices make their objectives.
contributions
and ask question
where necessary
6 EVALUATION The teacher evaluates the The students To ascertain Questioning
9 MINUTES students as follows: attempts the learning and answering.
1. Define Output question and ask concept.
devices questions for
2. List and explain the further
functions of Output clarification
devices
7 CONCLUSION The teacher summarizes the The students To ascertain Questioning
10 MINUTES lesson by giving the listen attentively, stated learning and answering.
highlights of the lesson and and copy the objectives.
gives them classwork to do. board summary.
8 ASSIGNMENT What is the role of Output Students listen To ascertain Questioning
devices in the computer attentively and stated learning and answering.
system take down the objectives.
assignments.