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Lesson Note - Computing

Amakom Methodist Basic School

Weekly Lesson Plan

JHS 1 (B7) · Term 3

Computing

Lesson 1 of 1

Week Ending

Friday, 01 May 2026 Backdated

Week & Term

Week 2 · Term 3

Class Teacher

Mustapha Emmanuel

Subject

Computing

Class

JHS 1 (B7)

Class Size

—

Duration

60 mins

Week No.

Week 2

Strand

1. Introduction to Computing

Sub-Strand

1. Components of Computers and Computer Systems

Content Standard & Indicator

B7.1.1.2.2

Content Standard

Demonstrate the use of the features of the Windows Desktop

Indicator

Practise file management techniques (file and folder management Users and Accounts)

Performance Indicator

Learners will identify and name the key components of the Windows Desktop and explain the purpose of file management in organising computer data.

Core Competencies

Key Words

Teaching / Learning Resources (TLR)

References

Lesson Activities by Day

Date	Phase 1: Starter (7 mins) Preparing the brain	Phase 2: Main (20 mins) New learning + assessment	Resources	Phase 3: Plenary (6 mins) Reflection + exercise
Mon 27 Apr 2026	1Identify the main parts of the Windows Desktop and recall why organising files matters in everyday computer use 2Ask learners: When Ama saves a photograph from her mobile phone to a computer, where does it go? What might happen if she saves 50 photographs without putting them in separate folders? Learners discuss with a partner, then one representative from each pair shares their thought	UNDERSTANDING THE WINDOWS DESKTOP AND FILE BASICS 1Using the computer and projector, display a live Windows Desktop. Point to and name each key component aloud: the Taskbar at the bottom, the Start Menu, File Manager icon, Recycle Bin, and any visible folders. Ask learners to name these parts as you point to each one again. Write the names on the board: 'Taskbar', 'Start Menu', 'File Manager', 'Recycle Bin', 'Folder', 'File'. Learners copy these terms into their exercise books 2Open File Manager on the projector screen. Navigate to a sample folder containing files with different extensions (e.g. document.docx, photo.jpg, video.mp4). Ask: What comes after the dot in each filename? Explain that the letters after the dot show what type of file it is. Point to the folder icon and explain: 'A folder is like a container that holds files, just like a school bag holds books.' Learners identify two extensions they see and write them down 3Struggling learners: work with just three file types (docx, jpg, mp4) and focus on naming the Desktop components only. Do not introduce file paths or nested folders yet.	1Computer/Laptop 2Projector 3Textbook 4Internet connection	1Learners work in pairs. One learner describes a folder as if it were a container in a market stall; the other explains where files live inside that folder. Pairs swap roles. Ask one pair to share their description with the class 2Learners stand and perform a quick physical activity: point to the Recycle Bin corner of the room (where deleted files go), then point to the File Manager corner (where you find files), then point to the Taskbar space (where you launch programs). Repeat three times. Ask: Why do we need to keep files organised in folders instead of leaving them all on the Desktop? Exercise 1Draw or describe the Windows Desktop with at least four labelled parts (Desktop, Taskbar, Start Menu, File Manager). Write one sentence explaining why a file named 'schoolwork.docx' is better organised than one named 'work' in their exercise books.
Tue 28 Apr 2026	1Recall the basic steps of creating and naming files and folders on the Windows Desktop 2Display a photo of a cluttered computer desktop on the projector showing mixed-up files with unclear names like 'Document1', 'New Folder', 'File'. Ask learners: What problem do you see here? Why is this desktop difficult to use?	CREATING AND NAMING FILES AND FOLDERS FOLLOWING CONVENTIONS 1Open a Computer/Laptop connected to the projector and demonstrate creating a new folder on the Desktop. Name it 'KOFI_DOCUMENTS_2026' following the convention: clear name, underscores instead of spaces, year included. Ask learners: What makes this name better than 'My Folder'? Repeat the demonstration with a second folder named 'AMA_SCHOOL_WORK_2026'. Learners copy each step in their exercise books 2Learners work in pairs at their own devices (or observe if single device available). Each pair creates two folders on their Desktop: one named 'MATHEMATICS_ASSIGNMENTS' and one named 'COMPUTING_PROJECTS'. Guide them step by step: right-click → New → Folder → type the name → press Enter. Circulate and check naming accuracy. Ask: Why did we use capital letters and underscores?. Use Computer/Laptop during the task 3Struggling learners: provide a printed step-by-step card showing right-click → New → Folder with images. Pair them with a confident peer who reads the steps aloud while they type.	1Computer/Laptop 2Projector 3Textbook 4Exercise books and pencils	1Ask learners to stand and perform a 'File Naming Check': call out a folder name like 'my documents' and learners give a thumbs up if the name follows conventions or thumbs down if it does not. Repeat with 'MY_DOCUMENTS_2026', 'New Folder', and 'SCHOOL WORK'. Discuss why clear naming helps 2Learners sketch a simple diagram in their books showing three folders they created today with their chosen names written clearly below each folder. One volunteer comes forward and draws their three folders on the board for the class to verify naming Exercise 1Create a folder on the Desktop named 'YAMEKWESI_COMPUTING_GRADE7_2026' following the naming convention taught today. Write in one sentence why this name is clearer than 'New Folder' in their exercise books.
Wed 29 Apr 2026	1Recall the basic rules for naming files and folders on the Windows Desktop 2Display three file names on the projector: 'Student Work 2026', 'my homework!', and 'Quiz_Results_B7'. Ask learners to whisper to their partner which name follows good naming practice and why	CREATING AND NAMING FILES AND FOLDERS USING WINDOWS DESKTOP 1Open a Computer/Laptop connected to the projector and display the Desktop. Create a new folder by right-clicking and selecting 'New > Folder'. Name it 'SchoolFiles_April2026' following the convention (no spaces, underscores instead, date included). Ask learners to copy this exact name into their exercise books and identify the three rules being followed: descriptive name, no spaces, date included 2Ask learners to open a text editor on their own Computer/Laptop and create a file named 'Kofi_MathsNotes_2026.txt'. Guide them to notice the file extension (.txt) appears automatically. Ask: Why is the extension important? Learners discuss with a partner and one representative from each group shares that extensions tell the computer what type of file it is 3Struggling learners: work in pairs with a partner who can guide them through right-click menus step by step. Fast finishers: create three files with different extensions (.txt, .docx, .pdf) and explain the difference in their exercise books.	1Computer/Laptop 2Projector 3Textbook 4Exercise books	1Display a poorly named file 'work.doc' on the projector. Ask learners to rewrite the name following proper conventions in their books. Collect three responses and write them on the board to show multiple correct examples 2Ask learners to stand and form two groups: one group represents 'good file naming' and the other represents 'bad file naming'. Call out examples (e.g. 'Student_Assignment_Week3.docx') and groups jump if their naming practice matches. Repeat three times with different file names Exercise 1Create a folder named 'Computing_Assignments_April2026' on the Desktop and inside it create two subfolders called 'Week3' and 'Week4'. Save a text file named 'FileManagement_Practice.txt' inside the Week3 folder. Draw a diagram in your exercise book showing the folder structure you created
Fri 01 May 2026	1Recall the rules for naming files and folders and identify common file extensions used in Windows 2Display five file names on the projector: 'My Document', 'MyDocument2024', 'My-File (1)', 'File@Home', 'Document#1'. Ask learners to identify which names follow correct naming conventions and which ones break the rules by raising their hands	CREATING AND ORGANIZING FILES USING THE COMPUTER 1Turn on the Computer/Laptop and open Windows File Explorer on the Projector so all learners can see clearly. Model creating a new folder named 'Ama_SchoolWork_2026' following the naming rule: first name, subject area, year. Ask learners to watch as you create a subfolder inside it called 'Computing_Assignments'. Pause and ask the class: 'What did I do to organize these folders?' 2Learners work in pairs at the Computer/Laptop (or observe if not enough devices). Each pair creates two folders: one named 'Kofi_MyFiles_2026' and a subfolder 'Classwork'. They take turns typing the folder names, ensuring they use underscores and numbers correctly. Circulate and check that naming conventions are followed; provide immediate feedback on incorrect names and ask the learner to correct them 3Struggling learners: provide a written checklist of naming rules (no spaces, use underscores, include year) to refer to while typing; fast finishers can create an additional subfolder for 'Projects' and demonstrate the folder structure to the class.	1Computer/Laptop 2Projector 3Textbook 4Windows File Explorer	1Select a learner who has not yet contributed to name three file extensions (.txt,.jpg,.mp4) and explain what type of content each one holds. Ask the class to thumbs up if they agree with the answers 2Ask learners to turn to their partner and describe in two sentences how they would organize their schoolwork into folders if they were Kwame saving his Computing, Maths, and English assignments on a computer Exercise 1Learners open their exercise books and write down three file names that follow Windows naming conventions correctly and three that break the rules. Then write one sentence explaining what file extension you would use if saving a photograph taken at Kejetia Market in Kumasi

Class Teacher

Mustapha Emmanuel

Head Teacher

Signature & Date

SISO / Circuit Supervisor

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