Software Application

TOPIC: Software Application
SUBTOPIC: Meaning, Types, and Examples of Software
CLASS: Basic 3
AGE: 7–8 years
DATE: ____________________
PERIOD: ____________________
DURATION: 40 minutes

LEARNING OBJECTIVES

By the end of the lesson, pupils should be able to:

1. Explain what software is.
2. Mention types of software.
3. Give examples of software applications.

KEY VOCABULARY WORDS

• Software
• Application
• Operating System
• Program

INSTRUCTIONAL MATERIALS

• Laptop with installed programs
• Chart showing software icons (Microsoft Word, Paint, Calculator, etc.)

CONTENT OF THE LESSON

Meaning of Software
Software is the set of instructions that tell the computer what to do. It is not a physical part—you cannot touch it.

Types of Software

1. System Software – Runs the computer (e.g., Windows, Linux, macOS).
2. Application Software – Used to do specific tasks (e.g., Microsoft Word for typing, Paint for drawing, Calculator for maths).

Examples of Application Software

1. Microsoft Word
2. Paint
3. Google Chrome
4. Microsoft Excel

Illustration:

Short Story for Memory
“Chidi wanted to write a story on his computer. He opened Microsoft Word (application software) but the computer refused to start because there was no Windows (system software). Just like a car cannot move without an engine, a computer cannot work without system software.”

Mini Practical Activity

• Teacher opens Microsoft Paint on a projector and lets pupils draw a smiley face.

CLASS EXERCISE 1
Fill in the blanks:

1. Software is the __________ that tells the computer what to do.
2. Windows is an example of __________ software.
3. Paint is an example of __________ software.

CLASS EXERCISE 2
Write two examples of:

• System software: __________, __________
• Application software: __________, __________

ASSIGNMENT (Multiple-Choice Questions)

1. Software can be? A. Touched B. Seen C. Heard D. Felt
2. Microsoft Word is? A. System software B. Application software C. Hardware D. PSU
3. Windows is an example of? A. System software B. Application software C. Hardware D. Keyboard
4. Which software is used for drawing? A. Paint B. Word C. Excel D. Chrome
5. System software helps the computer to? A. Sleep B. Work C. Eat D. Cool down