Protected Preview

Computing · B8

Term 3 · Week 5 · 2.00 credits · GHS 1.00

This preview is shortened and watermarked. Unlock it to get the clean note and export options.

Back to Marketplace Sign in to Download Create Account to Edit

Lesson Note - Computing

OSINO ISLAMIC BASIC SCHOOL

Weekly Lesson Plan

JHS 2 (B8) · Term 3

Computing

Lesson 1 of 1

Week Ending

Friday, 22 May 2026 Backdated

Week & Term

Week 5 · Term 3

Class Teacher

CHARLES OSEI MANU

Subject

Computing

Class

JHS 2 (B8)

Class Size

Duration

60 mins

Week No.

Week 5

Strand

3. Communication Networks

Sub-Strand

4. Web Technologies

Content Standard & Indicator

B8.3.4.1.1

Content Standard

Demonstrate the use of a web browser (Search engine)

Indicator

Demonstrate how to effectively search from a web browser

Performance Indicator

Learners will demonstrate how to effectively search from a web browser using appropriate search techniques and keywords.

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 18 May 2026	1Recall what a web browser is and identify examples of search engines used in Ghana 2Ask learners: What do you use on your mobile phone or computer to look up information online? Allow three volunteers to name examples (e.g. Chrome, Firefox, Safari). Write their responses on the board	UNDERSTANDING WEB BROWSERS AND SEARCH ENGINES 1Using the computer and projector, display Google's search homepage. Point to the search box and ask: Where do we type words to find information? Learners respond chorally. Explain that the search box accepts keywords — single words or phrases we use to find what we want online 2Ask a learner who has used Google before to share one thing they have searched for (e.g. 'Ghana Football Association' or 'Makola Market prices'). Write their example on the board and explain: When Ama searched 'Ghana Football Association', Google found thousands of websites about that topic. The more specific your words, the better your results. Use Computer/Laptop during the task 3Struggling learners: work in pairs with a stronger peer to identify one keyword they would use to search for 'Kumasi tourist sites'. Fast finishers: write two different keywords for the same topic and predict which will give better results.	1Computer/Laptop 2Projector 3Internet connection	1Learners work in pairs and discuss: If you wanted to find information about Kenkey recipes, what keywords would you type into Google? One representative from each pair whispers their answer to you 2Display the search box on the projector again. Ask the class: What do you think will happen if you type the whole sentence 'How do I make kenkey' instead of just 'kenkey recipes'? Learners show thumbs up if they think it will work, thumbs down if they think it will not Exercise 1Kofi wants to find information about cocoa farming in Ghana. Write down the three best keywords he should search for in Google's search box to get the most useful results in their exercise books.
Wed 20 May 2026	1Recall and identify effective web search techniques that improve search accuracy and speed 2Display three search results on the projector: one from a search using "cocoa Ghana" and two from "cocoa farming techniques AND Ghana". Ask: Which search likely found more relevant results, and why? Learners discuss with their partner and raise hands with their thinking	APPLYING BOOLEAN OPERATORS AND SEARCH PHRASES FOR ACCURATE RESULTS 1Open a web browser on the laptop and project it onto the projector for the whole class to see. Type the search: "Ghana tourism attractions". Show the results page and count approximately how many pages are returned. Then type: "Accra historical sites" AND "colonial buildings". Ask: Do you notice the results are more specific? Demonstrate clicking on 2–3 results to show relevance. Explain: AND makes results narrower by requiring ALL words to appear 2Display two more searches on the projector: one using "Makola Market" NOT "Kejetia" and one using "Makola Market" alone. Ask a volunteer to describe which search removes unwanted results and why. Guide learners to understand: NOT excludes words we do NOT want. Write both search examples on the board with a brief label so all 34 learners can copy into their exercise books. Struggling learners: copy only the two search phrases without explanation; they will repeat them back to check understanding 3Struggling learners work with one Boolean operator (AND) only during this section; fast finishers create their own search scenario using all three operators (AND, OR, NOT) to find information about a Ghanaian topic of their choice.	1Computer/Laptop 2Projector 3Internet connection 4Exercise books 5Board and marker	1Display on the projector four different search queries about Ghanaian occupations. Ask learners to hold up fingers 1–4 to vote which search would give the most accurate results for finding information about seamstresses in Accra. Discuss the winning answer as a whole class and confirm the Boolean operators used 2In pairs, learners create one effective search phrase using AND or OR to find information about their favourite Ghanaian food or place. One representative from each pair whispers their search phrase to you; select 3 phrases to type into the browser and show results briefly to validate effectiveness Exercise 1Write this search task in your exercise book: You want to find information about cocoa farming in Ghana, but you do NOT want results about cocoa chocolate. Write TWO different search phrases you would type into a web browser to find this information. Use the words: cocoa, farming, Ghana, and the operator NOT in at least one phrase

Class Teacher

CHARLES OSEI MANU

Head Teacher

Signature & Date

SISO / Circuit Supervisor

Signature & Date

Preview ends here

Unlock the full lesson note

Use 2.00 credits (GHS 1.00) to unlock a PDF or save an editable copy in My Notes.