YEARLY SCHEME OF LEARNING - 2023 ACADEMIC YEAR

BASIC 8 COMPUTING
TERM 1 TERM 2 TERM 3
WK (Sub-strands) (Sub-strands) (Sub-strands)

GENERAL REVISION GENERAL REVISION GENERAL REVISION

1

Components of Computer Technology in the Community Health and Safety in the Use
2 and Computer Systems of ICT Tools

Components of Computer Technology in the Community Introduction to Electronic

3 and Computer Systems Spreadsheet

Components of Computer Introduction to Presentation Introduction to Electronic

4 and Computer Systems Spreadsheet

Components of Computer Introduction to Presentation Introduction to Electronic

5 and Computer Systems Spreadsheet

Components of Computer Introduction to Presentation Web Technologies

6 and Computer Systems

Introduction to Word Internet and Social Media Web Technologies

7 Processing

Introduction to Word Information Security Artificial Intelligence

8 Processing

Introduction to Word Algorithm REVISION

9 Processing
Algorithm ASSESSMENTS/
10 Computer Networks EXAMINATIONS

Computer Networks Robotics VACATION

11

Introduction to REVISION
12 Programming

REVISION ASSESSMENTS/
13 EXAMINATIONS

ASSESSMENTS/ VACATION
14 EXAMINATIONS

15 VACATION

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 TERM 1 SCHEME OF LEARNING - 2023 ACADEMIC YEAR BASIC 8 COMPUTING
WK. WEEK CONTENT
STRAND SUB-STRAND INDICATOR RESOURCES
ENDING STANDARD
1 13-01-2023 GENERAL R E V I S I O N
Pictures of 4th generation of computers;
Components of Computer and a microchip; diagram showing the
2 20-01-2023 Introduction to Computing B8.1.1.1 B8.1.1.1.1
Computer Systems architecture of a processor

Components of Computer and Diagram of input and output devices;

27-01-2023 Introduction to Computing B8.1.1.1 B8.1.1.1.2-3 Input devices: mouse, keyboard, etc.;
3 Computer Systems Output devices: monitor, speaker, etc.
Components of Computer and Optical storage media: DVDs, CDs, Bds;
4 03-02-2023 Introduction to Computing B8.1.1.1 B8.1.1.1.4 Portable/ external hard disks
Computer Systems
Components of Computer and Computer/ laptop; Projector; Internet
5 10-02-2023 Introduction to Computing B8.1.1.2 B8.1.1.2.1-2 Diagram of windows interface; etc.
Computer Systems
Components of Computer and Computer/ laptop; Projector; Internet
6 17-02-2023 Introduction to Computing B8.1.1.3 B8.1.1.3.1 Diagram of windows interface; etc.
Computer Systems
Computer with MS Word; Diagram of
7 24-02-2023 Productivity So ware Introduction to Word Processing B8.2.1.1 B8.2.1.1.1 Word window; Projector; Touchscreen

Computer with MS Word; Diagram of

8 03-03-2023 Productivity So ware Introduction to Word Processing B8.2.1.1 B8.2.1.1.2 Word window; Projector; Touchscreen

Computer with MS Word; Diagram of

9 10-03-2023 Productivity So ware Introduction to Word Processing B8.2.1.1 B8.2.1.1.3 Word window; Projector; Touchscreen

10 17-03-2023 Communication Networks Computer Networks B8.3.1.1 B8.3.1.1.1 Sketch diagrams; Computer; Projector

11 24-03-2023 Communication Networks Computer Networks B8.3.1.1 B8.3.1.1.2 Sketch diagrams; Computer; Projector

12 31-03-2023 Computational Thinking Introduction to Programming B8.4.1.1 B8.4.1.1.1 Computer/ laptop; Internet connection

13 07-04-2023 REVISION WEEK Lesson notes and textbooks

Exam / Test question papers and answer

14 14-04-2023 ASSESSMENTS / EXAMINATI O N S booklets / shading papers

15 20-04-2023 VACATION

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BASIC 8 COMPUTING
TERM 1 WEEK 2 LESSON PLAN

Week Ending: 20 / 01/ 2023 Class Size:

Day: Date: Period: Lesson: 1 to 3

Strand: Sub-strand:
Introduction to Computing Components of computer and computer systems

Content Standard: Indicator:

B8.1.1.1 Examine the parts of a computer B8.1.1.1.1 Discuss the fourth generation
computers

Performance Indicator:
- Learners can describe the features of the fourth generation of computers based on major
changes that occurred
- Learners can identify a microchip
- Learners can explain the architecture of a processor.

Core Competencies: Keywords:

Creativity and Innovation (CI); Microprocessor, microchip, central
Communication and collaboration (CC); ) processing unit (CPU), computer
architecture.

Teaching and learning Resources: References:

Pictures of 4th generation computers, a real Computing Curriculum page 22
motherboard or sketch diagram showing a
microchip, projector, card boards.

PHASE 1: STARTER PHASE 2: MAIN

(Preparing the brain (New learning including PHASE 3: PLENARY/
DAY REFLECTIONS
for learning) assessments)
5 minutes 35 minutes 10 minutes

Ask learners to write 1. Show a picture of an example of Find out what

a list of the five the fourth generation of computers learners have learnt
generations of and assist learners to identify the so far during the
computers and their major changes associated with lesson, using peer
major technologies them. discussion and
effective questioning.
Introduce the lesson 2. Lead a discussion on the features
by sharing the that distinguish fourth generation
performance of computers with the learners.
indicators with them.
 PHASE 1: STARTER PHASE 2: MAIN
(Preparing the brain (New learning including PHASE 3: PLENARY/
DAY REFLECTIONS
for learning) assessments)

Assessment:
1. Write down four (4) distinguishing
features of the fourth generation
of computers.

Ask learners to write 1. As a group activity, distribute Review and

on a sheet of paper samples of motherboards from summarize
the following: various electronic gadgets and the lesson
let students identify the microchips with learners.
The major on these gadgets.
technology that
distinguishes the 2. Display a picture of motherboard
fourth generation and guide learners on how to
of computers identify microchips on it.

Assessment:
1. What is the difference between a
microchip and a microprocessor?

Use brainstorming 1. Post a diagram showing the Summarize the

to find out what architecture of a processor and lesson with learners.
learners know let learners observe the structure.
about the major Ask learners to tell
technology that is 2. Discuss the architecture of a how what they have
used by the fourth processor with learners. learned so far is
generation of applicable in day
computers. 3. Ask learners to write down five (5) to day activities.
other electronic gadgets that
make use of processors. End the lesson

Assessment:
1. With the use of a well labelled
diagram, describe the architecture
of a microprocessor.

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Lesson 1

Date: Period: Subject: Computing

Duration: 50 minutes Strand 1: INTRODUCTION TO COMPUTERS

Class: Basic 8 Sub-strand 1: Components of computer and computer
Class Size: systems.

Content Standard: B8.1.1.1 Indicator: B8.1.1.1.1 Discuss the fourth Lesson 1 of 3

Examine the parts of a generation computers
computer

Performance Indicator: Core Competencies:

Learners can describe the features of the fourth generation CI 6.1
of computers based on major changes that occurred CC 8.1

Keywords: Microprocessor, microchip, central processing unit (CPU), VLSI circuits

Phase/Duration Learnerʼs Activities Resources

Phase 1: Starter Ask learners to write a list of the five

(Preparing the generations of computers and their major
brain for learning) technologies which distinguish them.
5 minutes Introduce the lesson by sharing the performance
indicators with them.

Phase 2: Main 1. Show a picture of an example of the fourth Pictures of the 4th
(New learning generation of computers and assist learners to generation of
including identify the major changes associated with them. computers
assessments)
35 minutes 2. Lead a discussion on the features that
distinguish fourth generation of computers with
the learners.

Assessment:
1. Write down four (4) distinguishing features of
the fourth generation of computers.

Phase 3: Plenary/ Find out what learners have learnt so far during the lesson, using peer
Reflections discussion and effective questioning.
10 minutes
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Lesson 2

Date: Period: Subject: Computing

Duration: 50 minutes Strand 1: INTRODUCTION TO COMPUTERS

Class: Basic 8 Sub-strand 1: Components of computer and computer
Class Size: systems.

Content Standard: B8.1.1.1 Indicator: B8.1.1.1.1 Discuss the fourth Lesson 2 of 3

Examine the parts of a generation computers
computer

Performance Indicator: Core Competencies:

Learners can identify a microchip CI 6.1
CC 8.1

Keywords: Microprocessor, microchip, central processing unit (CPU).

Phase/Duration Learnerʼs Activities Resources

Phase 1: Starter Ask learners to write on a sheet of paper the

(Preparing the following:
brain for learning) The major technology that distinguishes the
5 minutes fourth generation of computers

Phase 2: Main 1. As a group activity, distribute samples of Real system

(New learning motherboards from various electronic gadgets boards of
including and let students identify the microchips on these electronic gadgets
assessments) gadgets. / picture diagram
35 minutes showing a
2. Display a picture of motherboard and guide microchip
learners on how to identify microchips on it.

Assessment:
1. What is the difference between a microchip and
a microprocessor?

Phase 3: Plenary/ Review and summarize the lesson with learners.

Reflections
10 minutes
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Lesson 3

Date: Period: Subject: Computing

Duration: 50 minutes Strand 1: INTRODUCTION TO COMPUTERS

Class: Basic 8 Sub-strand 1: Components of computer and computer
Class Size: systems.

Content Standard: B8.1.1.1 Indicator: B8.1.1.1.1 Discuss the fourth Lesson 3 of 3

Examine the parts of a generation computers
computer

Performance Indicator: Core Competencies:

Learners can explain the architecture and operations of a CI 6.1
processor. CC 8.1

Keywords: Microprocessor, microchip, central processing unit (CPU), architecture.

Phase/Duration Learnerʼs Activities Resources

Phase 1: Starter Use brainstorming to find out what learners know

(Preparing the about the major technology that is used by the
brain for learning) fourth generation of computers.
5 minutes

Phase 2: Main 1. Post a diagram showing the architecture of a Sketch of a block

(New learning processor and let learners observe the structure. diagram of the
including architecture of a
assessments) 2. Discuss the architecture of a processor with microprocessor.
35 minutes learners.

3. Ask learners to write down five (5) other

electronic gadgets that make use of processors.

Assessment:
1. With the use of a well labeled diagram, describe
the architecture and the operations of a
microprocessor.

Phase 3: Plenary/ Summarize the lesson with learners. Ask learners to tell how what
Reflections they have learned so far is applicable in day to day activities.
10 minutes
End the lesson