Parts of the Computer

TOPIC: Parts of the Computer

SUBTOPIC: Naming and Recognizing Computer Parts
CLASS: BASIC ONE
DATE: ____________________
PERIOD: ____________________
DURATION: 40 minutes

LEARNING OBJECTIVES:

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

1. Name at least four parts of a computer.
2. Recognize and describe what each part looks like.
3. Match the parts of a computer to their functions.

KEY VOCABULARY WORDS:

Monitor, Mouse, Keyboard, CPU, Parts, Screen, Button

INSTRUCTIONAL MATERIALS:

• Flashcards of computer parts
• Real computer (or dummy/toy parts)
• Charts showing labeled computer parts
• Whiteboard and marker

CONTENT OF THE LESSON

INTRODUCTORY ACTIVITY:

Teacher brings a computer setup or chart and asks:

• “Can you name the things you see here?”
• “Have you seen this at home or school before?”
  → Pupils give responses and try to guess the names of the parts.

PARTS OF A COMPUTER

CLASS EXERCISE 1:

Match the part of the computer to its use:

1. Mouse → _______
2. Keyboard → _______
3. Monitor → _______
   Options: A. Shows pictures B. For typing C. For clicking

CLASS EXERCISE 2:

Colour this picture of a computer (Teacher draws or pastes image of computer with labels).

CLASS EXERCISE 3:

Circle the correct computer part:

1. [Monitor] [Spoon] [Shoe]
2. [Keyboard] [Television] [Table]
3. [Mouse] [Cup] [Fish]

ASSIGNMENT (Multiple-Choice Questions):

1. Which part shows what you are doing? A. Mouse B. Monitor C. Book
2. Which one is used to type? A. Keyboard B. Chair C. Pen
3. What do we use to click on items? A. Spoon B. Mouse C. Door
4. The brain of the computer is called ______. A. CPU B. Nose C. Bag
5. Which part helps you hear music? A. Screen B. Speaker C. Chalkboard