Starting Up the Computer I – Switching On from Power Source to Power Button – Basic 1 Computer Science Lesson Note

TOPIC: Starting-up a Computer

SUBTOPIC: Steps in Starting a Computer

CLASS: Primary 1

DATE: ____________________

PERIOD: ____________________

DURATION: 40 minutes

LEARNING OBJECTIVES:

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

1. State the steps for starting a computer.
2. Identify the power button.
3. Demonstrate simple startup steps.

KEY VOCABULARY WORDS:

Power, Switch, Button, Monitor, CPU.

INSTRUCTIONAL MATERIALS:

• Computer system
• Picture chart of startup steps

INTRODUCTORY ACTIVITY

Teacher shows a computer and asks pupils: “How do we make the computer come on?”

CONTENT OF THE LESSON

Starting a computer means turning it on so we can use it.

Steps in Starting a Computer

1. Make sure the computer is connected to a power source.
2. Switch on the power outlet.
3. Press the power button on the CPU.
4. Press the power button on the monitor.
5. Wait for the computer to load.

Diagram of Power Button:

(Insert simple power-button symbol)

CLASS EXERCISE 1

Arrange the steps in starting a computer:

• Press the power button.
• Switch on the socket.
• Wait for it to load.

CLASS EXERCISE 2

Draw the power button symbol.

ASSIGNMENT (Multiple-Choice Questions)

1. The first step in starting a computer is to (A) shout (B) plug to power (C) sing
2. The computer loads after we (A) press the power button (B) clap (C) jump
3. We must switch on the (A) socket (B) chair (C) table
4. The monitor is the (A) screen (B) keyboard (C) mouse
5. The computer shows pictures after (A) loading (B) crying (C) dancing