Computer Laboratory Rules

WEEK 7 LESSON NOTE

TOPIC: Computer Laboratory Rules
SUBTOPIC: Safety and Behaviour in the Lab
CLASS: Primary 2
AGE: 7 years
DATE: ____________________
PERIOD: ____________________
DURATION: 40 minutes

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

1. Mention rules for using the computer lab.
2. Explain why rules are important.
3. Identify safe behaviour in the lab.

KEY VOCABULARY WORDS: Lab, Rules, Safety, Behaviour.

INSTRUCTIONAL MATERIALS:

• Chart showing rules
• Pictures of safe and unsafe lab activities

CONTENT OF THE LESSON:

Rules:

• Do not eat or drink near computers.
• Wash your hands before using computers.
• Do not run in the lab.
• Follow teacher’s instructions.

Importance: Rules keep the equipment safe and prevent accidents.

INTRODUCTORY ACTIVITY:
Teacher asks: “What happens if you pour water on a computer?”

CLASS EXERCISE 1:
Write 2 computer lab rules.

CLASS EXERCISE 2:
Why are rules important?

CLASS EXERCISE 3:
What should you do before using the computer?

ASSIGNMENT (Multiple-Choice Questions):

1. Which should you not do in the lab? (a) Eat food (b) Wash hands (c) Sit quietly (d) Listen to teacher.
2. Washing your hands keeps the computer (a) clean (b) dirty (c) broken (d) heavy.
3. Running in the lab is (a) safe (b) dangerous (c) fun (d) allowed.
4. Rules help to (a) protect computers (b) damage computers (c) hide computers (d) sell computers.
5. Pouring water on a computer will (a) spoil it (b) clean it (c) switch it on (d) make it faster.