Subject: Computer Science (Information Technology) | Class: Primary 1 (Basic 1) | Term: 3rd Term | Weeks: 4–5
Previous Lesson: Booting — Meaning and Ways — Weeks 2–3
Learning Objectives
By the end of the lesson, pupils should be able to carry out the two booting steps (warm boot and cold boot).
Key Vocabulary
Power button, Restart, Start menu, Shut down.
Introductory Activity
Teacher asks: “Last week, we learned booting means starting the computer. Who remembers the two types?” (Cold and warm). Teacher: “Today we will learn HOW to do them.”
Lesson 1 — Steps for Cold Booting
Cold booting means turning on the computer when it is completely off.
| Step | Action |
|---|---|
| 1 | Make sure the computer is OFF (screen is dark, no light). |
| 2 | Find the power button (usually on the CPU or laptop). |
| 3 | Press the power button once. |
| 4 | Wait for the computer to start (lights come on, screen shows pictures). |
| 5 | The computer is ready to use. ✅ |
Lesson 2 — Steps for Warm Booting
Warm booting means restarting the computer while it is already on.
| Step | Action |
|---|---|
| 1 | Make sure the computer is ON and working. |
| 2 | Click the Start button (bottom left corner of screen). |
| 3 | Click the Power icon (circle with a line ⏻). |
| 4 | Click Restart. |
| 5 | Wait for the computer to turn off and on again by itself. |
Important Safety Rules
| Rule | Why? |
|---|---|
| Do not press the power button to turn off when computer is working. | It can damage the computer. |
| Always use Restart for warm boot. | It is safer. |
| Ask a teacher before touching the computer. | To avoid mistakes. |
Class Exercise — Sequencing
Arrange the steps in the correct order for warm boot (write 1, 2, 3):
- Click Restart
- Click Start button
- Click Power icon
Answer: 1 — Click Start button, 2 — Click Power icon, 3 — Click Restart
Assignment (Multiple-Choice Questions)
- The first step in cold booting is to _____. a) click restart b) press the power button c) shut down
- To do a warm boot, you click Start, then Power, then _____. a) Shut down b) Restart c) Sleep
- Warm booting is also called _____. a) restarting b) switching off c) cold start
- You should always ask _____ before touching the computer. a) a friend b) a teacher c) no one
- The power button is used for _____ boot. a) warm b) cold c) both
Answers: 1-b, 2-b, 3-a, 4-b, 5-b
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