MODULES FOR THE OBSERVATION SUB CYCLE FOR FORM 1

MODULE TOPICS LESSONS/ ACTIVITIES

1. Definition of terms related to computer science
Definition of terms -Computer Studies
related to computer -Computing
- Data
science and
- Data processing
identification of the - Information
areas in which
2. Identification of areas in which computers are used
computers are used
- Home, Education, Agriculture, Health, Architecture, Banking, etc.
Discovering the Computer System
3. Description of the Evolution of Machines
- Prehistoric times to 1936
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- calculating machines
Historical evolution of - modern computers systems
- role of man as a component of a computer system
machines and data
processing systems 4. Description of Different Generations of Computers
-definition of the term “generation of computers”
-characteristics of 1st to 5th Generations
‘5. Schematic representation of a computer system
6. Assembling of the main components of a computer system
- Basic functional diagram of a computer system
Assembling and - connecting the different hardware component of computer devices
Handling of Computer - booting and shutting down a computer
7. Handling of computer material
Hardware
- preservation of storage devices
- Preservation of system from dust

Computer hardware 8. Classification of Input devices and their description

- definition of an input device
- types of input devices (Mouse, Keyboard, etc.)
9. Classification of Output devices and their description
- definition of an output device
- types of output devices (Monitor, Printer, Speaker, etc)

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10. Description 0f the processing unit
- definition of the processing unit
- A sketch of the principal parts of the CPU
11. Description and use 0f storage devices
- definition of a storage device
- types of storage devices ( flash drive, magnetic, optical)
12. Outline the main functions of System software
Operating system,
Device drivers
Computer Software Utilities software
Outline the main functions of application software
- Microsoft Office suite
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- Open office
- Graphic packages (AutoCAD, Photoshop)
14. using the mouse
- right and left clicking
- double clicking
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- click and carry

using the keyboard
- functional and control keys
- alpha numeric keys
- the arrow keys
Manipulating Input and using the touch pad (laptop) and the touch screen(I phone)
Output devices 15. Typing a text in a word processor
Saving the text using save and save as from File menu
16. Simple Editing a text
Copy, paste, cut
17. Entering data in a spreadsheet
-Identification and naming of cells
-Identification and naming of sheets
-Saving a workbook
Using the Internet 18. Launching a browser & accessing a web page ( using a search engine)
(Surfing/Navigating) 19. Creating an email address and Sending a message

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20. Classifying devices
-Input,

Acquainting with Basic Computer Concepts, Computer

-Output,
Classifying devices - Input and Output devices
21. Classifying Printers (impact, inject, laser)
22. Classifying Magnetic, optical devices, and flash)
23. using a printer
Using some 24. using and ejecting flash disc, CD ROM/DVD ROM
Peripherals
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25. Using a digital camera

architecture and software
26. Cleaning the Keyboard, Monitor, and the system unit

Undertaking basic 27. Caring for diskette, flash disc, a CD, and CD drive
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Computer Maintenance 27. Idityfing materials used to protect computers (UPS, Air conditioner, dust cover,
cupboard, lock-up etc.) and its accessories (Diskette, CD ROM, printers, etc)
28. Identifying the Characteristics of a graphical user interface (windows, icons,
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dialogue boxes, …),

Working with User 29. Enumerating the steps in executing commands using the mouse or keyboard
Interface (eg. Lauching Microsoft Word …)
30. Using Help facility in an application
31. Modifying date and clock settings,
32. Creating files and folders
Name and rename, sort, delete and recovery etc
33. Opening and saving a document in a location
Processing and
organizing data 34. Opening a file from an external storage device
Saving a document to an external storage device
35. Type, modify and format a document
Insert, delete, find and replace, font, paragraphing, etc.

Printing a document 36. Using print dialog box & Printing a document
Chatting 37. Open electronic messages & reply with attached file