MINISTRY OF EDUCATION

COMPUTER STUDIES

GRADE 8 SCHEME OF WORK

Teacher:_________________ Term: one Year: 2021 Teacher: _____________ TS No. ____________

Week Date Topic &Teaching Teaching Aids References Methodology Evaluation

No. Beginning Objectives
1 22 Jan 2018 Introduction To Computer Studies:
Parts of a computer
- Identify a computer as a
general purpose machine
that operates under
different sets of
instructions for various
uses
- Describe the main parts
of a computer
- Components of a
computer system
2 29 Jan 2018 Introduction To Computer Studies:
Input-process output operations
- State the three basic
operations in a computer
system.
- Relate computer parts to
the basic operations
- Differentiate between
data and information.
3 5 Feb 2018 Basic Operations:
Health and safety and Care for
Computer Systems
- Know correct posture to
avoid injuries.
- Chalk board
- Overhead projector
- Personal Computers
- Computer peripherals
- Charts
- Still Images
- Motion Images (videos)
- Chalk board
- Overhead projector
- Personal Computers
- Computer peripherals
- Charts
- Still Images
- Motion Images (videos)
- Chalk board
- Overhead projector
- Personal Computers
- Computer peripherals
- Charts
- Verbal Exposition - Exercises
- Recitation - Homework
- Class discussion - Assignment
- Group discussion - Recitation
- Demonstrations
- Presentations
- Interviews
- Field trip
- Computer studies - Verbal Exposition - Exercises
Compiled Notes for - Recitation - Homework
Northern Province - Class discussion - Assignment
- ECDL Advanced Learning - Group discussion - Recitation
Software - Demonstrations
- Class Notes. - Presentations
- http://www.bbc.co.uk/ - Case study
bitesize/standard/ - Interviews
computing/ - Field trip
computer_systems
- Computer studies - Verbal Exposition - Exercises
Compiled Notes for - Recitation - Homework
Northern Province - Class discussion - Assignee
- ECDL Advanced Learning - Group discussion - Recitation
Software - Demonstrations
 - Demonstrate the need to - Still Images - Class Notes. - Presentations
take care of computer - Motion Images (videos) - http://www.bbc.co.uk/ - Case study
and storage media to bitesize/standard/ - Interviews
prevent data loss computing/ - Field trip
- Explain the consequences computer_systems
of theft of computers or
other portable ICT
devices
4 12 Feb 2018 Basic Operations: - Chalk board - Computer studies - Verbal Exposition - Exercises
Computers and peripherals - Overhead projector Compiled Notes for - Recitation - Homework
- Power up and down of - Personal Computers Northern Province - Class discussion - Assignment
computers and various - Computer peripherals - ECDL Advanced Learning - Group discussion - Recitation
technologies and - Charts Software - Demonstrations
peripherals correctly - Still Images - Class Notes. - Presentations
- Motion Images (videos) - http://www.bbc.co.uk/ - Case study
Basic Operations: bitesize/standard/ - Interviews
Security and Viruses computing/ - Field trip
- Explain the consequences computer_systems
computer viruses on a
computer system
5 19 Feb 2018 Basic Operations: - Chalk board - Computer studies - Verbal Exposition - Exercises
Types of user interfaces - Overhead projector Compiled Notes for - Recitation - Homework
- Describe types of user - Personal Computers Northern Province - Class discussion - Assignment
interfaces - Computer peripherals - ECDL Advanced Learning - Group discussion - Recitation
- Interact with icons and - Charts Software - Demonstrations
menus in a Graphic User - Still Images - Class Notes. - Presentations
Interface (GUI) - Motion Images (videos) - http://www.bbc.co.uk/ - Case study
environment bitesize/standard/ - Interviews
- Perform basic computer computing/computer - Field trip
operations e.g. Moving
cursor, clicking on icon,
using pulldown menus,
ejecting disks etc.
6 26 Feb 2018 Mid – Term Tests - - - Case Study - Tests
7 5 Mar 2018 Computers In Everyday Life: - Chalk board - Computer studies - Verbal Exposition - Exercises
Household, Entertainment and - Overhead projector Compiled Notes for - Recitation - Homework
recreation appliances - Personal Computers Northern Province - Class discussion - Assignment
- Identify and demonstrate - Computer peripherals - ECDL Advanced Learning - Group discussion - Recitation
the use of household - Charts Software - Demonstrations
appliances and devices - Still Images - Class Notes. - Presentations
that are controlled by - Motion Images (videos) - http://www.bbc.co.uk/ - Case study
embedded bitesize/standard/ - Interviews
 microprocessors computing/computer - Field trip
Computers In Everyday Life:
Office Equipment
- State common uses of
office equipment
COMPUTERS IN EVERYDAY LIFE:
Industrial and Commercial
Applications of compute
- Describe knowledge of
using computers in
Industry

8 12 Mar Computers In Everyday Life - Chalk board - Computer studies - Verbal Exposition - Exercises
2018 Computer based learning - Overhead projector Compiled Notes for - Recitation - Homework
- Identify the role - Personal Computers Northern Province - Class discussion - Assignment
computers play in aiding - Computer peripherals - ECDL Advanced Learning - Group discussion - Recitation
learning - Charts Software - Demonstrations
Computers In Everyday Life: - Still Images - Class Notes. - Presentations
- Identify social and - Motion Images (videos) - http://www.bbc.co.uk/ - Case study
economic effects of bitesize/standard/ - Interviews
computers computing/computer - Field trip
9 19 Mar Productivity Tools (Word - Chalk board - Computer studies - Verbal Exposition - Exercises
2018 Processing): - Overhead projector Compiled Notes for - Recitation - Homework
Introduction to Windows - Personal Computers Northern Province - Class discussion - Assignment
- Demonstrate how to - Computer peripherals - ECDL Advanced Learning - Group discussion - Recitation
operate Windows - Charts Software - Demonstrations
- Demonstrate how to start - Still Images - Class Notes. - Presentations
and quit a program - Motion Images (videos) - http://www.bbc.co.uk/ - Case study
- bitesize/standard/ - Interviews
computing/computer - Field trip

10 26 Mar Productivity Tools (Word - Chalk board - Computer studies - Verbal Exposition - Exercises
2018 Processing): - Overhead projector Compiled Notes for - Recitation - Homework
Key in, Text Manipulation, Editing - Personal Computers Northern Province - Class discussion - Assignment
and Formatting - Computer peripherals - ECDL Advanced Learning - Group discussion - Recitation
- Demonstrate text input, - Charts Software - Demonstrations
type over, insertion of - Still Images - Class Notes. - Presentations
words and symbols, - Motion Images (videos) - http://www.bbc.co.uk/ - Case study
deletion and reformatting bitesize/standard/ - Interviews
- Demonstrate copying, computing/computer - Field trip
deleting and moving
blocks of text within a
 document
- Illustrate the use of a
clipboard
- Use the undo command
to reverse the effect of
the last action
- Use the redo command
to reverse the undo
action
11 2 Apr 2018 Productivity Tools (Word - Chalk board - Computer studies - Verbal Exposition - Exercises
Processing): - Overhead projector Compiled Notes for - Recitation - Homework
Proof Reading, Print Preview and - Personal Computers Northern Province - Class discussion - Assignment
Printing, Saving Files and Drawing - Computer peripherals - ECDL Advanced Learning - Group discussion - Recitation
Simple Graphics - Charts Software - Demonstrations
- Check the spelling of - Still Images - Class Notes. - Presentations
words in a document - Motion Images (videos) - http://www.bbc.co.uk/ - Case study
against a built-in bitesize/standard/ - Interviews
dictionary computing/computer - Field trip
- Describe the limitations
of the spelling checker
- Use the print preview and
print a document
- Demonstrate how to save
a file to a specific location
or media
- Create graphics using
basic graphic elements
12 9 Apr 2018 End of Term Tests - - - Case Study - Tests
13 16 Apr 2018 End of Term Tests - - - Case Study - Tests

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 MINISTRY OF EDUCATION

COMPUTER STUDIES

GRADE 8 SCHEME OF WORK

Teacher:_________________ Term: Two Year: 2021 Teacher: _____________ TS No. ____________

Week Date Topic &Teaching Teaching Aids References Methodology Evaluation

No. Beginning Objectives
1 14 May 2018 Productivity Tools (Spread Sheets): - Chalk board - Verbal Exposition - Exercises
Introduction to Spreadsheet. - Overhead projector - Recitation - Homework
- Demonstrate an - Personal Computers - Class discussion - Assignment
understanding of the - Computer peripherals - Group discussion - Recitation
concept of worksheet - Charts - Demonstrations
and workbook - Still Images - Presentations
- Explain the common - Motion Images (videos) - Interviews
features of a - Field trip
spreadsheet
- Demonstrate the
application of a
spreadsheet in everyday
life
Productivity Tools (Spread Sheets):
Entering, editing data and Adding
Formula
- Enter and manipulate
data using spread sheets
for a specific purpose
- Illustrate the skill of
entering text and
numbers in specified
cells
- Delete and edit text and
numbers in cells as
 required
2 21 May 2018 Productivity Tools (Spread Sheets):
Entering, editing data and Adding
Formula
- Enter data, numbers
and apply simple
formula with a range
not more than ten cell
addresses
- Design, create and
modify a spread sheet
for a specific purpose
with a maximum of five
cell addresses
3 28 May 2018 Productivity Tools (Spread Sheets):
Entering, editing data and Adding
Formula
- Save to specified folder
and print a spread sheet
- Change magnification to
appropriate percentage
to print a given spread
sheet
Productivity Tools (PowerPoint):
Getting Started with PowerPoint
- Describe the importance
of a presentation
software
- Understand PowerPoint
Principles
- Start PowerPoint
- Chalk board - Computer studies - Verbal Exposition - Exercises
- Overhead projector Compiled Notes for - Recitation - Homework
- Personal Computers Northern Province - Class discussion - Assignment
- Computer peripherals - ECDL Advanced Learning - Group discussion - Recitation
- Charts Software - Demonstrations
- Still Images - Class Notes. - Presentations
- Motion Images (videos) - http://www.bbc.co.uk/ - Case study
bitesize/standard/ - Interviews
computing/ - Field trip
computer_systems
- Chalk board - Computer studies - Verbal Exposition - Exercises
- Overhead projector Compiled Notes for - Recitation - Homework
- Personal Computers Northern Province - Class discussion - Assignee
- Computer peripherals - ECDL Advanced Learning - Group discussion - Recitation
- Charts Software - Demonstrations
- Still Images - Class Notes. - Presentations
- Motion Images (videos) - http://www.bbc.co.uk/ - Case study
bitesize/standard/ - Interviews
computing/ - Field trip
computer_systems
4 4 Jun 2018 Productivity Tools (PowerPoint):
Getting Started with PowerPoint
- Use an Installed
Template
- Understand the Ribbon
and Quick Access
Toolbar
- Use Help
- Understand and Use
Different Views
5 11 Jun 2018 Productivity Tools (PowerPoint):
Slides & Presentations
- Understand Slide Show
Basics
- Save, Close and Open
Presentations
- Use Presentation /
Design Templates
- Add New Slides / Insert
Slides / Delete Slides
- Change Slide Layout and
Background
6 18 Jun 2018 Mid - Term Tests
7 25 Jun 2018 Productivity Tools (Desktop
Publishing):
Publishing basics and Features
- Define desktop
publishing
- Identify the two types of
a publication
- Compare different
features of desktop
publishing and word
processing software
- Pre-designed layouts or
Templates
8 2 Jul 2018 Productivity Tools (Desktop
Publishing):
Elementary Graphics, Colours,
Fonts and Clip art/Re-designed
graphic
- Chalk board - Computer studies - Verbal Exposition - Exercises
- Overhead projector Compiled Notes for - Recitation - Homework
- Personal Computers Northern Province - Class discussion - Assignment
- Computer peripherals - ECDL Advanced Learning - Group discussion - Recitation
- Charts Software - Demonstrations
- Still Images - Class Notes. - Presentations
- Motion Images (videos) - http://www.bbc.co.uk/ - Case study
bitesize/standard/ - Interviews
computing/ - Field trip
computer_systems
- Chalk board - Computer studies - Verbal Exposition - Exercises
- Overhead projector Compiled Notes for - Recitation - Homework
- Personal Computers Northern Province - Class discussion - Assignment
- Computer peripherals - ECDL Advanced Learning - Group discussion - Recitation
- Charts Software - Demonstrations
- Still Images - Class Notes. - Presentations
- Motion Images (videos) - http://www.bbc.co.uk/ - Case study
bitesize/standard/ - Interviews
computing/computer - Field trip
- - - Case Study - Tests
- Chalk board - Computer studies - Verbal Exposition - Exercises
- Overhead projector Compiled Notes for - Recitation - Homework
- Personal Computers Northern Province - Class discussion - Assignment
- Computer peripherals - ECDL Advanced Learning - Group discussion - Recitation
- Charts Software - Demonstrations
- Still Images - Class Notes. - Presentations
- Motion Images (videos) - http://www.bbc.co.uk/ - Case study
bitesize/standard/ - Interviews
computing/computer - Field trip
- Chalk board - Computer studies - Verbal Exposition - Exercises
- Overhead projector Compiled Notes for - Recitation - Homework
- Personal Computers Northern Province - Class discussion - Assignment
- Computer peripherals - ECDL Advanced Learning - Group discussion - Recitation
- Charts Software - Demonstrations
 - Generate frames in - Still Images - Class Notes. - Presentations
which text and graphics - Motion Images (videos) - http://www.bbc.co.uk/ - Case study
are placed bitesize/standard/ - Interviews
- Edit the layout of a computing/computer - Field trip
publication
- Input text directly into a
publication
- Import text from word
processing document
into a publication
- Apply the three
elements of fonts
9 9 Jul 2018 Productivity Tools (Desktop - Chalk board - Computer studies - Verbal Exposition - Exercises
Publishing): - Overhead projector Compiled Notes for - Recitation - Homework
Elementary Graphics, Colors, Fonts - Personal Computers Northern Province - Class discussion - Assignment
and Clip art/Re-designed graphic - Computer peripherals - ECDL Advanced Learning - Group discussion - Recitation
- Create graphics using - Charts Software - Demonstrations
basic graphic elements - Still Images - Class Notes. - Presentations
- Select colors for the - Motion Images (videos) - http://www.bbc.co.uk/ - Case study
outlines and fill of bitesize/standard/ - Interviews
objects from the palette computing/computer - Field trip
- Integrate Text into
graphic design
- Retrieve and edit
predesigned graphics to
compose a picture
- Know how productivity
tools complement each
other
10 16 Jul 2018 Networks And The Internet: - Chalk board - Computer studies - Verbal Exposition - Exercises
Networking - Overhead projector Compiled Notes for - Recitation - Homework
- Analyze the rationale of - Personal Computers Northern Province - Class discussion - Assignment
networking computers - Computer peripherals - ECDL Advanced Learning - Group discussion - Recitation
in different locations. - Charts Software - Demonstrations
- Differentiate between - Still Images - Class Notes. - Presentations
Wired and wireless - Motion Images (videos) - http://www.bbc.co.uk/ - Case study
networks bitesize/standard/ - Interviews
- Describe how to access computing/computer - Field trip
information using a local
area network and a
Wide area network
11 23 Jul 2018 Networks And The Internet: - Chalk board - Computer studies - Verbal Exposition - Exercises
 The Internet, Email, Web browser - Overhead projector Compiled Notes for - Recitation - Homework
and Search Engine - Personal Computers Northern Province - Class discussion - Assignment
- Upload and download - Computer peripherals - ECDL Advanced Learning - Group discussion - Recitation
text, image, audio and - Charts Software - Demonstrations
video file - Still Images - Class Notes. - Presentations
- Illustrate ability to - Motion Images (videos) - http://www.bbc.co.uk/ - Case study
search the web for bitesize/standard/ - Interviews
specific information. computing/computer - Field trip
- Identify web browsers
as a tool to accessing
web pages on the
internet.
- Demonstrate how to
open a web browser
and go to specific
Universal Resource
Locator (URL)
- Define a search engine
and what it is used for
- Use a search engine to
look for information on
the internet
- Explain what email is
used for
12 30 Jul 2018 End of Term Tests - - - Case Study - Tests
13 6 Aug 2018 End of Term Tests - - - Case Study - Tests

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 MINISTRY OF EDUCATION

COMPUTER STUDIES

GRADE 8 SCHEME OF WORK

Teacher:_________________ Term: Three Year: 2021 Teacher: _____________ TS No. ____________

Week Date Topic &Teaching Teaching Aids References Methodology Evaluation

No. Beginning Objectives
1 10 Sep 2018 Multimedia Files: - Chalk board - Verbal Exposition - Exercises
Introduction to multimedia files - Overhead projector - Recitation - Homework
- Describe the various types of - Personal Computers - Class discussion - Assignment
multimedia files. - Computer peripherals - Group discussion - Recitation
- Charts - Demonstrations
- Still Images - Presentations
- Motion Images (videos) - Interviews
- Field trip

2 17 Sep 2018 Multimedia Files: - Chalk board - Computer studies - Verbal Exposition - Exercises
Graphics, Video and Audio - Overhead projector Compiled Notes for - Recitation - Homework
- Create a multimedia - Personal Computers Northern Province - Class discussion - Assignment
presentation incorporating - Computer peripherals - ECDL Advanced Learning - Group discussion - Recitation
visual image features - Charts Software - Demonstrations
- Access available databases - Still Images - Class Notes. - Presentations
for images, sound clips or - Motion Images (videos) - http://www.bbc.co.uk/ - Case study
recorded voice to support bitesize/standard/ - Interviews
communication computing/ - Field trip
- Support communications by computer_systems
controlling the flow of a
presentation.
3 24 Sep 2018 Introduction To Computers: - Chalk board - Computer studies - Verbal Exposition - Exercises
Peripheral devices - Overhead projector Compiled Notes for - Recitation - Homework
- Connecting peripheral - Personal Computers Northern Province - Class discussion - Assignee
devices to their appropriate - Computer peripherals - ECDL Advanced Learning - Group discussion - Recitation
 computer ports - Charts Software - Demonstrations
- Still Images - Class Notes. - Presentations
- Motion Images (videos) - http://www.bbc.co.uk/ - Case study
bitesize/standard/ - Interviews
computing/ - Field trip
computer_systems
4 1 Oct 2018 Introduction To Computers: - Chalk board - Computer studies - Verbal Exposition - Exercises
Input process output operations - Overhead projector Compiled Notes for - Recitation - Homework
- Speed of a CPU - Personal Computers Northern Province - Class discussion - Assignment
- Identify meaningful - Computer peripherals - ECDL Advanced Learning - Group discussion - Recitation
information as a result of - Charts Software - Demonstrations
processed input data by the - Still Images - Class Notes. - Presentations
computer - Motion Images (videos) - http://www.bbc.co.uk/ - Case study
- Appreciate that certain bitesize/standard/ - Interviews
devices are both input as well computing/ - Field trip
as output computer_systems

5 8 Oct 2018 Basic Operations: - Chalk board - Computer studies - Verbal Exposition - Exercises
Unresponsive computer - Overhead projector Compiled Notes for - Recitation - Homework
- Determine how to shut down - Personal Computers Northern Province - Class discussion - Assignment
an unresponsive computer - Computer peripherals - ECDL Advanced Learning - Group discussion - Recitation
Basic Operations: - Charts Software - Demonstrations
Security and Viruses - Still Images - Class Notes. - Presentations
- Determine why usernames - Motion Images (videos) - http://www.bbc.co.uk/ - Case study
and passwords are used on bitesize/standard/ - Interviews
computers computing/computer - Field trip
- Identify and apply safety
procedures, such as antivirus
scans and virus checks in
maintaining data integrity
-
6 15 Oct 2018 Mid – Term Test - - - Case Study - Tests
7 22 Oct 2018 Basic Operations: - Chalk board - Computer studies - Verbal Exposition - Exercises
Copyright - Overhead projector Compiled Notes for - Recitation - Homework
- Know how to check the ID - Personal Computers Northern Province - Class discussion - Assignment
number for a software - Computer peripherals - ECDL Advanced Learning - Group discussion - Recitation
product - Charts Software - Demonstrations
- Define the terms freeware, - Still Images - Class Notes. - Presentations
shareware and end-user - Motion Images (videos) - http://www.bbc.co.uk/ - Case study
licence agreement bitesize/standard/ - Interviews
Basic Operations: computing/computer - Field trip
Storage media
 - Compare the relationship
between different measures
of storage media capacities
8 29 Oct 2018 Information Technology In Everyday - Chalk board - Computer studies - Verbal Exposition - Exercises
Life: - Overhead projector Compiled Notes for - Recitation - Homework
Household appliances - Personal Computers Northern Province - Class discussion - Assignment
- Infer, using examples, how - Computer peripherals - ECDL Advanced Learning - Group discussion - Recitation
information and - Charts Software - Demonstrations
communication networks - Still Images - Class Notes. - Presentations
create a global community - Motion Images (videos) - http://www.bbc.co.uk/ - Case study
- Demonstrate an bitesize/standard/ - Interviews
understanding of new and computing/computer - Field trip
emerging communication
systems
- Describe particular
technologies being used for
specific purposes in the home
Information Technology In Everyday
Life:
Computer based learning (CBL)
- Identify different types of CBL
software
- Associate the use of
computers to organise,
retrieve and process data
9 5 Nov 2018 Information Technology In Everyday - Chalk board - Computer studies - Verbal Exposition - Exercises
Life: - Overhead projector Compiled Notes for - Recitation - Homework
Computers in banking, ecommerce, - Personal Computers Northern Province - Class discussion - Assignment
ecommerce, Point of Sale, Magnetic and - Computer peripherals - ECDL Advanced Learning - Group discussion - Recitation
smart cards - Charts Software - Demonstrations
- Associate the use of - Still Images - Class Notes. - Presentations
computers to organize, - Motion Images (videos) - http://www.bbc.co.uk/ - Case study
retrieve and process data bitesize/standard/ - Interviews
- Describe ecommerce and the computing/computer - Field trip
process of purchasing goods
and services online
- List advantages and
disadvantages of ecommerce
- State common uses of
computers in the
supermarket
10 12 Nov 2018 Information Technology In Everyday - Chalk board - Computer studies - Verbal Exposition - Exercises
Life:
 Computers in banking, ecommerce,
Point of Sale, Magnetic and smart cards
- Determine the significance of
using bar codes in the super
market (Include: identifying
products, statistics and
keeping track of sold items)
- Associate the use of PIN
(personal identification
number) as a security
measure to initiate
transaction using magnetic
card
- Describe the benefits of the
trend towards cashless
electronic transaction
11 19 Nov 2018 Productivity Tools (Word Processing):
Keyboard skills
- Exhibit mastery of the
keyboard keys including
function keys and touch
typing
- Overhead projector Compiled Notes for - Recitation - Homework
- Personal Computers Northern Province - Class discussion - Assignment
- Computer peripherals - ECDL Advanced Learning - Group discussion - Recitation
- Charts Software - Demonstrations
- Still Images - Class Notes. - Presentations
- Motion Images (videos) - http://www.bbc.co.uk/ - Case study
bitesize/standard/ - Interviews
computing/computer - Field trip
- Chalk board - Computer studies - Verbal Exposition - Exercises
- Overhead projector Compiled Notes for - Recitation - Homework
- Personal Computers Northern Province - Class discussion - Assignment
- Computer peripherals - ECDL Advanced Learning - Group discussion - Recitation
- Charts Software - Demonstrations
- Still Images - Class Notes. - Presentations
- Motion Images (videos) - http://www.bbc.co.uk/ - Case study
bitesize/standard/ - Interviews
computing/computer - Field trip

12 26 Nov 2018 End of Term Tests - - - Case Study - Tests

13 3 Dec 2018 End of Term Tests - - - Case Study - Tests

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