Exploration of Files from the System

TOPIC: Exploration of Files from the System
SUBTOPIC: Identifying and Copying Files
CLASS: Primary 5
DATE: ____________________
PERIOD: ____________________
DURATION: 40 minutes

LEARNING OBJECTIVES:

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

1. Identify different types of files (documents, pictures, videos, audio).
2. Locate files in folders and directories.
3. Copy files from one directory to another.

KEY VOCABULARY WORDS:

• File – A collection of information stored on a computer.
• Folder – A container used to organize files.
• Directory – Another name for a folder or storage location.
• Copy – To make a duplicate of a file.
• Paste – To place a copied file in another location.

INSTRUCTIONAL MATERIALS:

• Computer with sample files (Word docs, images, music)
• Projector or whiteboard drawings
• Flash drives

INTRODUCTORY ACTIVITY:

• Teacher asks: “Have you ever saved a picture or document before?”
• Show pupils a folder on the desktop containing files (e.g., Picture.jpg, Homework.docx).
• Discuss why files need to be copied (backup, sharing).

CONTENT OF THE LESSON:

What are Files?

Files are things we save on a computer. They help us store information like schoolwork, pictures, music, and videos.

Types of Files

Here are four main types of files:

Folder and Directory

• A folder is like a box where we keep related files together.
  Example: You can have a folder called “Homework” for saving your school assignments.
• A directory is the full path that shows where a file or folder is saved on the computer.

 Example:
If your homework is saved in a folder on the C drive, the directory could be:
C:\Documents\Homework

Remember: A folder helps us stay organized so we don’t lose our work!

Copying Files

We sometimes want to make a copy of a file to another folder or computer.

Steps to Copy a File:

1. Find the file you want to copy.
2. Right-click on the file, and Click “Copy”.
3. Go to the folder where you want to paste the file.
4. Right-click and Click “Paste.”

Keyboard Shortcuts for Copying:

📌 These shortcuts are faster than using the mouse!

✅ Let’s Remember:

• Files can be documents, pictures, songs, or videos.
• Folders help keep files organized.
• A directory shows where the file is saved.
• We can copy files using a mouse or keyboard shortcuts.

CLASS EXERCISE 1:

Name two types of files you can store on a computer.

CLASS EXERCISE 2:

Fill in the blanks:

1. A _________ is used to organize files.
2. To copy a file, we use the command _________.

ASSIGNMENT (MCQs):

1. A picture file usually ends with: (a) .docx (b) .jpg (c) .mp3 (d) .txt
2. A folder is used to: (a) Store books (b) Organize files (c) Print pictures (d) Connect computers
3. The keyboard shortcut for copy is: (a) CTRL + A (b) CTRL + V (c) CTRL + C (d) CTRL + P
4. Another name for folder path is: (a) Directory (b) File (c) Document (d) Storage
5. Which of these is a video file format? (a) MP3 (b) JPEG (c) MP4 (d) PNG