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Basic 7 Computing Term 1 Week 7 Lesson Plan
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Subject: Computing
Class: Basic 7
Component 1
Health and Safety in using ICT tools
Topic: Describe health measures and current regulatory requirements and potential...
| Strand: Introduction to computing | Sub-strand: Health and Safety in using ICT tools |
| Indicator: B7.1.3.1.1 Describe health measures and current regulatory requirements and potential computing-related disorders | Content Standard: B7.1.3.1 Demonstrate how to apply Health and Safety measures in using ICT Tools |
| Performance Indicator: 1. Identifying the possible health hazards of prolonged use of computing devices., 2. Understanding the preventive measures to offset the health and safety risks. | T.L.R.(s): Computer chair, Keyboard, Printed workstation-posture chart |
Phase 1: Starterpreparing the brain for learning Recap with learners to review their understanding in the previous lesson. | Phase 2: Mainnew learning including assessment Concrete-resource task: Set out these resources for each group: Computer chair; Keyboard; Printed workstation-posture chart. Learners inspect the hardware and printed examples, then operate or compare them during the computing task below.
Let learners mention some examples of ICT tools used at home.
Engage learners to discuss the uses of the ICT tools identified.
Put learners in groups to brainstorm and discuss the possible health hazards associated with long term exposure to the use of ICT tools.
Engage learners to study printed photographs illustrating the health hazards of prolonged use of computing devices or show pictures of bad body Postures and other hazards in using computing devices. e.g. hearing impairment from loud Public Address (PA) Systems, vision impairment from the monitor, repetitive strain injury, Carpal tunnel syndrome, computer vision syndrome, etc.
Guide learners to discuss the risk involved in receiving a call while the mobile phone is on charge.
Guide learners to identify the health hazards associated with each ICT device. • Television - affects vision • Computer - affects vision, back ache, wrist pain. • Mobile phone - radiation which can cause cancer, loud ring tones can damage hearing. • Radio - high volume damages hearing • Public address system - high volumes damages hearing. | Phase 3plenary / reflections Reflection (10 mins) Use peer discussion and effective questioning to find out from learners what they have learnt during the lesson. |
Component 2
Health and Safety in using ICT tools
Topic: Describe Safety measures in using ICT tools
| Strand: Introduction to computing | Sub-strand: Health and Safety in using ICT tools |
| Indicator: B7.1.3.1.2 Describe Safety measures in using ICT tools | Content Standard: B7.1.3.1 Demonstrate how to apply Health and Safety measures in using ICT Tools |
| Performance Indicator: 1. Identifying the possible health hazards of prolonged use of computing devices., 2. Understanding the preventive measures to offset the health and safety risks. | T.L.R.(s): Computer chair, Keyboard, Printed workstation-posture chart |
Phase 1: Starterpreparing the brain for learning Share performance indicators and introduce the lesson. | Phase 2: Mainnew learning including assessment Concrete-resource task: Set out these resources for each group: Computer chair; Keyboard; Printed workstation-posture chart. Learners inspect the hardware and printed examples, then operate or compare them during the computing task below.
Brainstorm learners to provide preventive measures regarding the stated health and safety risks.
Revise with learners on the possible health hazards associated with long term exposure to the use of ICT tools.
Guide learners to discuss the safety precautions for the use of ICT tools. i.e. holding mouse, typing, looking at the computer screen, etc. and the risk of injuries to one's neck, back, eyes, etc.
Demonstrate to learners, the correct body posture for working with a personal computer and let learners practice correct posture.
Guide learners to discuss the danger of spilling liquids on a computer device or on the electronic circuit.
Let learners discuss tripping over power cables and touching the negative and positive terminals of electrical wires | Phase 3plenary / reflections Take feedback from learners and summarize the lesson. |
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