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Lesson Note - Computing

Standalone Teacher

Weekly Lesson Plan

JHS 1 (B7) · 2

Computing

Lesson 1 of 1

Week Ending

Friday, 13 Mar 2026 Backdated

Week & Term

Week 10 · 2

Class Teacher

Habibatu Annan

Subject

Computing

Class

JHS 1 (B7)

Class Size

Duration

1 hr 30 mins

Week No.

Week 10

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 practise and demonstrate file management techniques including creating, naming, moving, copying, and deleting files and folders, and managing user accounts with appropriate permissions on a Windows computer

Core Competencies

Key Words

Teaching / Learning Resources (TLR)

References

Lesson Activities by Day

Date	Phase 1: Starter (9 mins) Preparing the brain	Phase 2: Main (42 mins) New learning + assessment	Resources	Phase 3: Plenary (9 mins) Reflection + exercise
Wed 11 Mar 2026	1Ask learners: Raise your hand if you have ever lost a document on a computer. What happened? Take 2-3 responses. Explain that today's lesson will help them organise files so they never lose work again. 2Show a messy desktop image on projector with 50+ scattered files and folders with unclear names. Ask: Can you find the maths homework from last week? How long did it take you to look? Why is this a problem? 3Quick game: Name three types of files you save at school (e.g. Word document, PowerPoint, PDF). Call out file extensions (.docx,.pptx,.pdf) and ask learners to match them.	UNDERSTANDING THE WINDOWS DESKTOP AND FILE STRUCTURE 1Display the Windows Desktop on projector. Point to and name: This PC, Recycle Bin, Taskbar, Start Menu. Ask learners to locate each on their own computer (if available) or draw and label on paper. 2Explain: A file is like a single exercise book. A folder is like a school bag that holds multiple exercise books. A subfolder is a smaller bag inside the bag. Use analogy: Kofi's schoolbag (main folder) contains a Maths section (subfolder) with Exercise 1 (file), Exercise 2 (file), etc. 3Show file naming rules on board: No special characters (!, @, #), no spaces at start/end, use descriptive names (e.g. 'Biology_Term1_Photosynthesis_2026' NOT 'work' or 'stuff'). Demonstrate 3 good examples and 3 bad examples. 4Use realistic Computing class examples: Documents folder for essays, Downloads folder for worksheets, Desktop for active projects only. CREATING AND ORGANISING FOLDERS 5Guided demonstration: Open File Explorer. Navigate to Documents folder. Create a new folder called 'B7_Computing_2026'. Narrate each click: Right-click > New > Folder. 6Ask learners to follow along (on paper or on-screen if access available). Pause after each step. Ask: What should we name a subfolder inside 'B7_Computing_2026' for file management practice? Collect suggestions (e.g. 'Lesson_Activities', 'Assignments', 'Resources'). Create one together. 7Pair activity: Learner A tells Learner B the steps to create a folder. Learner B draws or mimes the actions. Swap roles for second folder creation. This reinforces sequence and CC (communication). 8If no live computer access, use detailed screenshots on projector and ask learners to annotate a printed handout with folder path steps. FILE MANAGEMENT OPERATIONS (COPY, MOVE, DELETE) 9Demonstration: Open Lesson1_FileManagement.docx from Desktop. Show: Right-click > Copy. Navigate to Documents > B7_Computing_2026 > Lesson_Activities. Right-click > Paste. Ask: Do we now have the file in two places? Why might we copy instead of move? 10Explain the difference: Copy = file exists in both places. Move = file only in new location (like moving a desk from one classroom to another). Delete = move to Recycle Bin (can still recover). Permanent delete = Shift+Delete. 11Guided practice: Provide learners with a list of 5 tasks: 'Copy the Term1_Results.xlsx file to your B7_Computing_2026 folder', 'Move Assignment1.docx to Lesson_Activities subfolder', 'Create a new file called 'Reflection.txt' in Assignments subfolder', 'Delete the old_draft.docx file', 'Empty the Recycle Bin'. Work through first task together; learners attempt remaining tasks in pairs. 12Use real or sample files relevant to B7 students: assignment files, resource sheets, previous lesson materials. USER ACCOUNTS AND FILE PERMISSIONS 13Ask: How many people use your home computer? Your school computer lab? Does everyone see the same files? Explain: Each user account is separate, like each student has their own locker. Files have permissions - rules about who can read, edit, or delete. 14Show on projector: Settings > Accounts > Your Info. Demonstrate: This is the active user account. Show: Right-click a file > Properties > Security tab (if visible). Explain: You can share a file with specific users. Amina's homework file can be shared with her classmate Akosua to review, but not with the whole school. 15Scenario activity: Present 3 scenarios on board. Learners discuss in groups and give answers: (1) Yakubu creates a group project file. Should he share it with his group members? (2) Your parent wants to see your school files. Should you give them access to your user account? (3) A virus infects your Downloads folder. Should the admin delete all your Downloads, or just quarantine them? Groups share answers; discuss permissions and security implications. 16Keep user account discussion practical and age-appropriate. Focus on why permissions exist (security, privacy) rather than technical registry details.	1Computer/Laptop with Windows 10/11 installed 2Projector for desktop demonstration 3File Explorer open to Documents folder 4Sample files: Lesson1_FileManagement.docx, Term1_Results.xlsx, Assignment1.docx, old_draft.docx 5Printed handout: 'Windows File Management Checklist' with steps for each operation 6Whiteboard and markers 7Screenshots of correct folder structure (printed or digital)	1Exit ticket: Learners write down one new thing they learned today about files or folders. Collect 5 responses verbally. Affirm correct understanding and gently correct misconceptions. 2Reflection: Ask - 'Why is file organisation important for Computing work?' (Expected answer: easier to find work, less time wasted, more professional). Ask - 'Which operation did you find trickiest today: creating folders, copying files, or managing permissions?' Learners raise hands for each. Assure them they will practise again. Exercise 1Task: Create a folder structure on your computer (or draw it on paper) as follows: Main folder 'My_Documents_B7', with three subfolders inside: 'Classwork', 'Homework', 'Resources'. Inside 'Classwork', create one file named 'Lesson1_Reflection.txt' with 2-3 sentences describing what you learned about file management today. Take a screenshot of your folder structure or draw it. Show to your teacher.

Class Teacher

Habibatu Annan

Head Teacher

Signature & Date

SISO / Circuit Supervisor

Signature & Date

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