Types of Computers – Desktop, Laptop, Tablet, Smartphone

WEEK 5 LESSON NOTE

TOPIC: Types of Computers
SUBTOPIC: Desktop, Laptop, Tablet, Smartphone
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. Name different types of computers.
2. Identify their uses.
3. State differences between them.

KEY VOCABULARY WORDS: Desktop, Laptop, Tablet, Smartphone.

INSTRUCTIONAL MATERIALS:

• Pictures of each type of computer
• Real devices if available

CONTENT OF THE LESSON:

Desktop: Large computer kept on a table.
Laptop: Small and portable computer.
Tablet: Touchscreen computer without a keyboard.
Smartphone: Small phone that can do computer work.

INTRODUCTORY ACTIVITY:
Teacher shows pictures of the four types and asks pupils to name them.

CLASS EXERCISE 1:
Write 2 types of computers.

CLASS EXERCISE 2:
Which type is small and can fit in your bag?

CLASS EXERCISE 3:
Which type uses a touchscreen?

ASSIGNMENT (Multiple-Choice Questions):

1. Which is big and used on a table? (a) Laptop (b) Desktop (c) Tablet (d) Smartphone.
2. Which is portable? (a) Desktop (b) Laptop (c) Chair (d) Fan.
3. Which one has a touchscreen? (a) Tablet (b) Desktop (c) Keyboard (d) Mouse.
4. Which one is a phone? (a) Smartphone (b) Laptop (c) Tablet (d) Desktop.
5. A laptop is (a) big (b) small (c) slow (d) old.