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Book 3

Lesson Plans

Chapter 2 – Operating System

Number of Periods: 5

Expected Knowledge from Students:

The student must already be aware of:
 About a Computer System
 various hardware devices of a computer
 different software of a computer

Learning Outcomes:
After going through the chapter, the student must be able to explain about:
 User Interface
 Introduction to Windows 10
 Desktop and its Components
 Basic Desktop Operations

Learning Aids:
 Pictorial and Practical demonstration

Recapitulation:
 Make the students recall about computer system
 Make the students recall the different hardware and software devices.
 Make the students recall the about the screen they see when they start computer.

Period-wise Lesson Plans:

Period : 1 Book page numbers: 22 – 25
Chapter Topics Learning Outcomes
 User Interface  To know about the operating system
 Introduction to Windows 10  To know how hardware and software
together do the tasks.
 To learn about user interface and its types
 To learn about Windows 10 and its features

Teaching Method
 Recall with the students that a computer system has all the required hardware and software to
make it functional for a user.
 Make the students understand that like your teacher manages the entire class, so as an operating
system also manages the functioning of the computer.
 Tell them that operating system allows the computer hardware to interact with the computer
software to perform tasks.
 Sensitize the students about User Interface that it is like a bridge that connect user to the
computer to complete a task efficiently.
 Explain them about some common User Interface (UI) like:
o Command Line Interface
o Voice User Interface
o Graphical User Interface
 Discuss some of the benefits of GUI with the students.
 Give them some examples of OS that have GUI.
 Introduce the students to Windows 10 operating system and tell them that this uses WIMP
(Windows, Icons, Menus, Pointers) features.
 Familiarise the students with the key features of Windows 10 such as:
o Microsoft Edge
o Cortana
o Start Menu
o Easy to use
o Task View
 Encourage the students to complete Activity given on page 25 of the textbook.
 Share with the students the Brainy Fact that
o In 1981, Lan Kay, Douglas Engelbart, and a group of other researchers developed the
GUI at Xerox PARC. Apple introduced the Lisa computer, in 1983 which was one of
the first personal computers to offer a GUI.
 Recap with the students the topics covered in the class.

Note to the Teacher:

 Explain the meaning of the user interface to the students.
 There are many versions of Windows. Tell the features of all the versions to students.

Period : 2 Book page numbers: 25 – 28

Chapter Topics Learning Outcomes
 Desktop and its Components  To learn about a desktop
 To know the different icons and buttons
present on desktop
Teaching Method
 Recapitulate with the students about the User Interface and Introduction to Windows 10 as done
previously.
 Make the students aware about Desktop which is the first screen that appears when a computer
is turned on.
 Tell the students that a desktop contains various icons and buttons like:
o This PC
o Recycle Bin
o Start button
o Taskbar
 Explain in detail about the above-mentioned components one by one to the students that Icons
are graphical representations of files, folders, or programs which enable us to open these.
 Show, explain and demonstrate to the students about the icons present on desktop like:
o This PC icon which opens a window enabling to navigate through the different
computer drives such as C: drive, D: drive, etc.
o Recycle Bin that allows us to restore temporarily deleted files or folders to the
same locations from where those were deleted.
 Encourage the students to complete the Answer This activity given on Page 27 of the textbook.
 Make the students know about the horizontal bar which is present at the bottom of the Desktop
is known as Taskbar.
 Show, explain and demonstrate them the Taskbar and tell them that it contains the following:
o Start button
o Notification area
o Show Desktop button
o Open and Pinned Applications
 Share with the students about the Smart Path fact like:
o Once we delete all files from the Recycle Bin, they cannot be restored as the files
 get permanently deleted.
 Share with the students about the Quick Point tip like:
o We can open the Start menu by pressing the Windows key present on the keyboard.
 Recap with the students the topics covered in the class.

Period : 3 Book page numbers: 28 – 30

Chapter Topics Learning Outcomes
 Basic Desktop Operations  To learn about some basic desktop
operations
 To learn about organisation of files and
folders on the Desktop
Teaching Method
 Recapitulate with the students about various desktop components done in previous class.
 Discuss with the students that we should arrange and organize the files and folders present on
the Desktop on the regular basis.
 Tell the students about some basic desktop operations such as:
o Selecting and Deselecting Icons
o Selecting Multiple Icons
o Opening a Program
o Arranging Desktop Icons
o Sorting Icons
 Show, explain and demonstrate them the steps to Select the Icon by just clicking on the icon and
Deselect Icon by clicking anywhere on the Desktop.
 Show, explain and demonstrate to the students about:
o the steps to select multiple adjacent icons
o the steps to select multiple non-adjacent icons
o the steps to Open a Program
 Encourage the students to complete the Activity given on Page 29 of the textbook.
 Make the students know about organising and arranging the scattered icons on the Desktop.
 Show them the steps to Arrange Desktop Icons.
 Tell the students that the Desktop Icons can be sorted on the basis of name, date, item type, and
date modified.
 Explain and demonstrate the steps to sort desktop icons to the students.
 Share with the students about the Quick Point tip like:
o To select all the icons on the Desktop, press Ctrl + A.
 Share with the students about the Smart Path fact like:
o You can also open a program in the following methods:
- Click on the required icon on the desktop and press the Enter key. The application
window opens.
- Double-click on the required icon going on. The application window opens.
 Share with the students about the Brainy Fact like:
o Once you enable the Auto arrange icons feature, Windows does not let you place
an icon randomly on the Desktop.
 Recap with the students the topics covered in the class.

Period : 4 Book page numbers: 30 – 35

Chapter Topics
 Basic Desktop Operations (Continued)
Learning Outcomes
 To learn about desktop operations
 To know about changing the
background
 To learn about changing screen saver
 To know about changing the lock screen
 Teaching Method
 Recapitulate with the students about the basic desktop operations done in previous class.
 Explain the students about some other desktop operations also, like:
o Changing the Background
o Changing the Screen Saver
o Changing the Lock Screen
 Explain to the students about the wallpaper as the background image of the desktop.
 Show and demonstrate to the students about the steps to change the background of the desktop.
 Explain to the students about the screen saver.
 Show and demonstrate to the students about the steps to change the screen saver of the desktop.
 Explain to the students about the lock screen.
 Show and demonstrate to the students about the steps to change the lock screen of the desktop.
 Share with the students about the Smart Path fact like:
o Apart from the available background options, we can choose a picture from our
computers, also by clicking on the Browse button.
o In case any program is left open when shutting down the computer, a prompt
message appears on the screen.
 Encourage the students to complete the Activity given on Page 34 of the textbook.
 Recap with the students the topics covered in the class.
 Make the students read the Word Glossary and Let’s Go Over sections to revive the topics
discussed in the chapter.
Note to the Teacher:
 Show the difference among wallpaper, screensaver, and lock screen.

Period : 5 Book page numbers: 35 – 38

Chapter Topics Learning Outcomes
 Brain Buzz  Test the learning about the topics learnt
in the chapter
Teaching Method
 Make the students complete the Brain Buzz section of the chapter encouraging them to give
answers to:
o Tick () the correct options.
o Fill in the blanks
o Write T for true and F for false statements
o Give one word for each of the following sentences.
o Answer the following
o Application-based questions.
 Ask the students to complete the Activity and Connect to Subject of the Brain Buzz section.
 Make the students read and understand the Life Skills of the Brain Buzz section.

Note to the Teacher:

 Take the students to the computer lab during practical sessions to perform the Lab Time activity.

Exercise
A. State whether the following statements are true or false.
1. VUI interface is generally used in DOS computers.
2. Microsoft Windows 1.0 version was introduced in 1983.
3. GUI operating systems are easy to use as commands do not need to be memorized.
4. Start menu gives quick access to all apps and services.

B. Fill in the blanks.

1. Power icon is present there in ____________ menu.
 2. ____________ is present at the bottom of the Desktop.
3. Start menu can also be opened by pressing ____________ key of the keyboard.
4. ____________ view has the facility to open multiple desktops at the same time.
5. ____________ is the voice-activated personal assistant in Windows 10.

Answers
A.
1. False
2. True
3. True
4. True
B.
1. Start
2. Taskbar
3. Windows
4. Task
5. Cortana
6.
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Worksheet
Chapter 2 – Uses of a Computer

(A) Answer these questions.

1. Give some key features of Windows 10.
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2. Write a short note on desktop wallpaper?
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3. Name the items that are present on Taskbar?
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4. Write the steps to sort Desktop Icons.
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5. Name some basic desktop operations?
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(B) Give answer in one word.

1. Which feature of the windows once enabled will not let you place icons randomly on
desktop.
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2. A moving picture or pattern that appears on a computer screen when mouse or keyboard
are not used for some specified time.
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3. Which button is used to minimize all the open applications and view the Desktop.
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4. On pressing which button(s), all the icons on the desktop get selected.
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5. Which option in Windows is used to turn off the computer?

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