MOPANI COPPER MINES PLC

MCM NKANA SECONDARY SCHOOL

FM-CA-030
COMPUTER STUDIES SCHEMES OF WORK GRADE 8 - 2023

GRADE 8 TERM I

DURATION TOPIC DETAILS METHODS/OBJECTIVES REFERENCES

(WEEKS) AIDS PROJECTS
Introduction to computer studies. Demonstration/Note writing Technology Applications - Prentice
2 What is a Computer Use of computer/Exercises / hall
What is Computer Hardware homework. Pg 4-12
- Identifying various basic
hardware and peripheral devices
- CPU, Input, memory, output
Introduction to computer studies. Discussion Technology Applications - Prentice
2 Input /Output Basics Use of computer hall
- Basic input Devices e.g Pg 20-24
Keyboard, Mouse, Microphone,
Joystick etc http:www.teach-kt.com 22-10-14
- Automated input devices e.g gceict.com. /input 22-10.com
Scanner, Bar code readers,
MICR, OCR
- Basic Output Devices,
Monitors, Speakers Printers
- Input-processes
output operations
2 Introduction to computer studies. Discussion Technology Applications - Prentice
Storage Basics Use of computer hall
- Understanding computer Pg 32-40
storage
- Classifying storage devices gseic.com/output
- Common storage devices
including flash memory disks
; CDs, CD –R, CD-RW, DVD
 MOPANI COPPER MINES PLC
MCM NKANA SECONDARY SCHOOL
FM-CA-030
COMPUTER STUDIES SCHEMES OF WORK GRADE 8 - 2023

DURATION TOPIC DETAILS METHODS/OBJECTIVES REFERENCES

(WEEKS) AIDS PROJECTS
Basic Operations Discussion Technology Applications -
3 System Software Basics Use of computer Prentice hall
- Introduction to the Operating system Pg 48-52
- What is an operating system?
- What it does. (Functions) gsceict com 22-10. -14
- Identify types of user interfaces
Describe a Graphical User interface
Describe command line interface
3 Basic Operations Discussion Revise ICT – Letts Edition
Health & safety issues in the use of Use of computer Pg 148-149
computers
- Bad posture and physical stress
- Repetitive strain injury
- Hazards resulting from equipment
- Comfortable seating
- Suitable desk and vdu position
- Precautions
• Care for Computer Systems
- Physical Computer Security/Software
Security
 MOPANI COPPER MINES PLC
MCM NKANA SECONDARY SCHOOL
FM-CA-030
COMPUTER STUDIES SCHEMES OF WORK GRADE 8 - 2023

G8 TERM II

DURATION TOPIC DETAILS METHODS/OBJECTIVES REFERENCES

(WEEKS) AIDS PROJECTS
3 Basic Operations Discussion Revise ICT – Letts Edition
Security & Viruses Use of computer Pg 121-125
- Importance of security to computer
systems
- Some typical consequences of data
loss
- Measures to guard against
- Viruses as the main danger to
software
- Effects of viruses
-precautions and guard
Generic Application Software Discussions/Practical / Use of Technology Applications -
3 - A brief Introduction to Windows Computers Prentice hall
Basics Pg 60- 68
- Types of Application Software
- A brief description of software for
Typing documents,
- Carrying out calculations,
- Keeping records,
- Communications,
- Presentations, and Multimedia
Applications
 MOPANI COPPER MINES PLC
MCM NKANA SECONDARY SCHOOL
FM-CA-030
COMPUTER STUDIES SCHEMES OF WORK GRADE 8 - 2023

- Windows navigation
- Search files and folders
Generic Application Software
Word processing Basics
• Key in and Edit Text
• Manipulation and Formatting
• Proof Reading
3 Technology Applications -
Discussions/Practical / Use of Prentice hall
Computers Pg 76-84
4 Generic Application Software Discussions/Practical / Use of Technology Applications -
Word processing Basics Computers Prentice hall
• Print Preview and Printing Pg 76-84
• Saving Files (formats)
• Handling Simple Graphics
 MOPANI COPPER MINES PLC
MCM NKANA SECONDARY SCHOOL
FM-CA-030
COMPUTER STUDIES SCHEMES OF WORK GRADE 8 - 2023

G8 TERM III

DURATION TOPIC DETAILS METHODS/OBJECTIVES AIDS REFERENCES

(WEEKS) PROJECTS
Generic Application Software Discussions/Practical / Use of Technology Applications -
4 Spreadsheet Basics Computers Prentice hall
Introduction to Spreadsheets Pg 92-100
- Entering and editing simple
data
- Adding simple Formulae
- Saving and Printing

Generic Application Software Discussions/Practical / Use of Technology Applications -

Introduction to Publishing Basics Computers Prentice hall
4 - Publishing and uses Pg 92-100
Pre-designed layouts or Templates
Fonts
Elementary Graphics
Colours and Fonts
Clip art/Re-designed graphics
Generic Application Software Discussions/Practical / Use of Technology Applications -
4 Multimedia Basics(I) Computers Prentice hall
Introduction to multimedia files Pg
- Graphics
multimedia files and formats
- Video and Audio