FORM 1 SCHEME - of work computer science

scheme of work computer science form 1

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MODULES FOR THE OBSERVATION SUB CYCLE FOR FORM 1
Module One

MODULE TOPICS LESSONS/ ACTIVITIES
Discovering the Computer System

Definition of terms
related to computer
science and
identification of the
areas in which
computers are used
1. Definition of terms related to computer science
-Computer Studies
-Computing
- Data
- Data processing
- Information
2. Identification of areas in which computers are used
- Home, Education, Agriculture, Health, Architecture, Banking, etc.
Historical evolution of
machines and data
processing systems
3. Description of the Evolution of Machines
- Prehistoric times to 1936
- calculating machines
- modern computers systems
- role of man as a component of a computer system
4. Description of Different Generations of Computers
-definition of the term “generation of computers”
-characteristics of 1
st
to 5
th
Generations
‘5. Schematic representation of a computer system
Assembling and
Handling of Computer
Hardware
6. Assembling of the main components of a computer system
- Basic functional diagram of a computer system
- connecting the different hardware component of computer devices
- booting and shutting down a computer
7. Handling of computer material
- preservation of storage devices
- Preservation of system from dust
Computer hardware
8. Classification of Input devices and their description
- definition of an input device
- types of input devices (Mouse, Keyboard, etc.)
9. Classification of Output devices and their description
- definition of an output device
- types of output devices (Monitor, Printer, Speaker, etc)

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Module One

MODULE TOPICS LESSONS/ ACTIVITIES
10. Description 0f the processing unit
- definition of the processing unit
- A sketch of the principal parts of the CPU
11. Description and use 0f storage devices
- definition of a storage device
- types of storage devices ( flash drive, magnetic, optical)
Computer Software

12. Outline the main functions of System software
Operating system,
Device drivers
Utilities software

13.
Outline the main functions of application software
- Microsoft Office suite
- Open office
- Graphic packages (AutoCAD, Photoshop)
Manipulating Input and
Output devices
14. using the mouse
- right and left clicking
- double clicking
- click and carry
using the keyboard
- functional and control keys
- alpha numeric keys
- the arrow keys
using the touch pad (laptop) and the touch screen(I phone)
15. Typing a text in a word processor
Saving the text using save and save as from File menu
16. Simple Editing a text
Copy, paste, cut
17. Entering data in a spreadsheet
-Identification and naming of cells
-Identification and naming of sheets
-Saving a workbook
Using the Internet
(Surfing/Navigating)
18. Launching a browser & accessing a web page ( using a search engine)
19. Creating an email address and Sending a message

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Module One

MODULE TOPICS LESSONS/ ACTIVITIES
Module Two

Acquainting with Basic Computer Concepts, Computer
architecture and software

Classifying devices
20. Classifying devices
-Input,
-Output,
- Input and Output devices
21. Classifying Printers (impact, inject, laser)
22. Classifying Magnetic, optical devices, and flash)
Using some
Peripherals
23. using a printer
24. using and ejecting flash disc, CD ROM/DVD ROM
25. Using a digital camera
Undertaking basic
Computer Maintenance
26. Cleaning the Keyboard, Monitor, and the system unit
27. Caring for diskette, flash disc, a CD, and CD drive
27. Idityfing materials used to protect computers (UPS, Air conditioner, dust cover,
cupboard, lock-up etc.) and its accessories (Diskette, CD ROM, printers, etc)
Working with User
Interface
28. Identifying the Characteristics of a graphical user interface (windows, icons,
dialogue boxes, …),
29. Enumerating the steps in executing commands using the mouse or keyboard
(eg. Lauching Microsoft Word …)
30. Using Help facility in an application
31. Modifying date and clock settings,
Processing and
organizing data
32. Creating files and folders
Name and rename, sort, delete and recovery etc
33. Opening and saving a document in a location
34. Opening a file from an external storage device
Saving a document to an external storage device
35. Type, modify and format a document
Insert, delete, find and replace, font, paragraphing, etc.
Printing a document 36. Using print dialog box & Printing a document
Chatting 37. Open electronic messages & reply with attached file

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