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JHS 1 (B7) · Term 3

Computing

Lesson 1 of 1

Week Ending

Friday, 24 Apr 2026 Backdated

Week & Term

Week 14 · Term 3

Class Teacher

Andrews Amoako

Subject

Computing

Class

JHS 1 (B7)

Class Size

Duration

60 mins

Week No.

Week 14

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 a computer system and explain their basic functions.

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 20 Apr 2026	1Identify the main internal and external components of a computer system and state their basic purposes 2Ask learners: What parts of a computer have you seen or used before? Take 3 choral responses (e.g. keyboard, monitor, mouse). Write each word on the board as learners respond	IDENTIFYING COMPUTER HARDWARE COMPONENTS 1Using the projector, display a labelled diagram of a complete computer system (CPU, monitor, keyboard, mouse, speakers, printer). Read aloud the name of each component. Learners repeat chorally after you say each word three times. Point to each label on the screen and ask: What is this part called? Choose a pair to say the answer together 2Distribute the textbook to each pair. Learners open to the page showing computer components (reference Learners Resource Pack, Section 1.2). Each pair reads the name and simple function of three components aloud to their partner. Monitor two pairs during reading and correct pronunciation if needed. After, ask one representative from each group row to name one component they read about 3Weaker learners: work with only the CPU, monitor, and keyboard. Give them a printed card with these three labels to match to the diagram. Use pair or group support to manage the large class.	1Computer/Laptop 2Projector 3Textbook (Learners Resource Pack Section 1.2) 4Labelled diagram of computer system 5Exercise books	1Learners stand up. Call out a component name (e.g. keyboard). Learners sit down only when they whisper to their neighbour what that component does. Repeat for 4 components. This consolidates function knowledge 2Display the computer/laptop again. Ask learners to raise their right hand if the monitor is an input device, left hand if it is an output device. Confirm: monitor is output. Repeat for keyboard (input) and printer (output). Learners self-correct if they chose the wrong hand Exercise 1Ask learners to open their exercise books. Write on the board: Name three hardware components of a computer you used today and write what each one does in one sentence. Learners write answers. Collect 5 books to check understanding
Fri 24 Apr 2026	1Recall the steps for creating and naming files and folders correctly using Windows naming conventions 2Ask learners: What naming rule did we learn yesterday for saving files? Why can't we use symbols like *,?, and / in file names? Learners whisper their answers to their partner first, then call on one representative from each group to share aloud	CREATING AND ORGANIZING FILES USING THE COMPUTER 1Open Windows File Explorer on the computer connected to the projector. Demonstrate creating a new folder named "B7_Computing_2026" by right-clicking and selecting New > Folder. Ask learners to follow along on their own computers or in pairs. Explain that this folder will store all class computing work for the term 2Inside the new folder, create a subfolder named "Week_4_FileManagement" following the same naming convention (no spaces, use underscores, include date reference). Show learners on the projector screen as you do this. Learners replicate the action on their computers, then pair-check that both folders are created correctly by looking at their neighbour's screen 3Struggling learners: provide a printed step-by-step guide with screenshots. Fast finishers: create three additional subfolders for different subject areas (Mathematics, Science, English). Use pair or group support to manage the large class.	1Computer/Laptop 2Projector 3Textbook 4Windows File Explorer	1Ask learners to write down one file they use at school (e.g., "Ama's Mathematics Assignment") and one correct way to name and save it. Pairs compare their answers and check that the correct name follows the no-spaces, no-special-symbols rule 2Use the textbook to review the importance of file extensions (e.g.,.docx,.xlsx,.pdf). Ask: Why do we need file extensions? Learners repeat chorally: "Extensions tell the computer what program to open the file with." Exercise 1Create a folder called "Kofi_Science_Project_2026" and inside it, create two subfolders named "Research" and "Results". Take a screenshot or show your work to the teacher. This checks whether you can follow naming conventions and organize files into folders in their exercise books.

Class Teacher

Andrews Amoako

Head Teacher

Signature & Date

SISO / Circuit Supervisor

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