First Term Lesson Note for Week Six
Class : Primary One
Subject : Computer Studies
Topic : Mouse as part of a computer
Duration : 40 Minutes
Period : Single Period
Reference Book :
- Computer Studies for Primary Schools, Book 1.
- Lagos State Unified schemes of work for lower Primary, (Primary 1 – 3).
- Online Resources
Instructional Material : Chart showing a computer mouse and its parts.
Learning Objectives : By the end of the lesson learners will be able to :
i. Describe a computer mouse
ii. Identify parts of a mouse
iii. Mention uses of a mouse
Previous Knowledge : Learners have been taught about the computer monitor.
Content :
Description of a mouse
A computer mouse is the part of a computer that looks like a rat. It has two buttons used to control the computer. It has a pointer. It is a pointing device. It is the smallest part of the computer. It is fit into the hand easily. It is called an input device. It is usually place on a mat called mouse pad.
Parts of a computer mouse.
The mouse is a pointing device. It is made up of many parts. These are :
1. Right and left button
2. Scroll wheel.
3. Cord / cable
Uses of a mouse.
A mouse is used to :
1. Point
2. Click
3. Drag
4. Select.
Presentation Step :
Step 1 : The teacher revises the previous lesson with the learners by asking them questions orally.
Step 2 : Introduces the lesson by describing a computer mouse.
Step 3 : Identify and mentions part of a mouse.
Step 4 : State the functions of a mouse.
Evaluation :
1. A _______ is the part of a computer that looks like a rat. (a) monitor (b) mouse (c) keyboard
2. A mouse is a pointing device. (True, False)
3. A mouse has _______ buttons. (a) three (b) two (c) five
4. A mouse has a cord used to connect it to a system unit. ( True, False)
5. A mouse has a scroll wheel. (True, False)
Conclusion : At the end of the lesson learners were able to answer the questions correctly. The teacher marks their notebooks.
Assignment :
1. Is the mouse a pointing device? (a) Yes (b) No
2. Mention two parts of a mouse.
i. __________________ ii. _________________
3. State three uses of a mouse.
i. ________________________________________
ii. _______________________________________
iii. ______________________________________