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1 Units: Students will be able to: Introduction: Resources:
Differentiate between Begin by discussing what an operating system is. Explain Text book (Oxford
Chapter 1: hardware and software that it’s like the brain of a computer, managing all its Keyboard third Edition)
Operating and reinforcing their functions. Smart board
System knowledge through hands- Mention common operating systems Notebook
Topics: on sorting and discussion. like Windows, macOS, and Linux.
Define the term operating Ask students if they know any devices that use
What is a system. operating systems (e.g., computers, tablets,
Computer Explain its use. smartphones)
made up of . Assesment:
Operating Brain Storming: Explain the concept of hardware and Informal assessment
System Skills: software to the students. It would be a good idea to take through class
Design Thinking them to the computer lab so that they can grasp the participation and
Critical Thinking concept better. You can help them identify what a desktop discussion
Team work is and what icons are. Also, demonstrate to them all the Differentiate between
different computer actions that are mentioned in the hardware and software.
chapter. Define the term
Discussion: Ask students to explain why they placed each operating system.
component in a specific category.
Discuss real-life examples of hardware and software.
Emphasize that both hardware and software are
essential for a computer to function properly
Critical Thinking:
Divide students into pairs or small groups.
Provide each group with a list of devices (e.g., laptop,
smartphone, smartwatch, game console).
Their task is to detect which operating system each device
uses. They can research or discuss among themselves.
Encourage creativity by having them draw or write down
their findings
CW: Objective type question Pg 9
Descriptive Type Questions
Question 7 Part (a,b & c) Pg 8 to be done by the students
on their notebook.
H.W:
Learn Tricky Terms: Hardware, Software and Operating
System
Pg 9 Part (b) solve on book
2 Students will be able to: . Resources:
Units Differentiate between Single-User vs. Multi-User Operating Systems: Text book (Oxford
Chapter 1: A single-user and multi-user Create a simple chart or Venn diagram to compare single- Keyboard third Edition
Smart Machine operating systems. user and multi-user operating systems.
• Give a brief introduction of Explanation: Discuss with students that single-user Smart board
Topics Microsoft windows. operating systems (like those on personal computers) Notebook
Define the terms desktop and allow only one user to interact with the computer at a
Types of icons. time. Multi-user operating systems (used in large Assesment:
computer • Identify different icons on the organizations or servers) allow multiple users to work Through written work
desktop. simultaneously. Rapid Wire Question
• Differentiate between files Introduction to Microsoft Windows: Identify different icons on
and folders. Activity: Create a simple poster or slideshow introducing desktop
• Demonstrate how to change Microsoft Windows.
the position of the taskbar. Explanation: Discuss the popularity of Windows as an
• Describe the use of the start operating system. Mention its user-friendly interface,
button. icons, and features.
• Label the left pane and right Desktop and Icons:
pane of the start menu. Draw a desktop on paper or use a digital tool.
Explanation: Explain that the desktop is like a virtual
Skills: workspace where users interact with their computer. Icons
Critical Thinking represent programs, files, or shortcuts.
Identification Files vs. Folders:
Brain storming, Provide examples of files and folders (real or digital).
logical reasoning, Explanation: Explain that files contain data (like a
document or image), while folders organize files into
categories.
Identifying Desktop Icons:
Show students a screenshot of a desktop with various
icons.
Changing Taskbar Position:
Demonstrate moving the taskbar on a computer.
Explanation: Show students how to drag the taskbar to
different edges of the screen (bottom, top, left, or right).
CW:
Descriptive Type Questions
Question 1 Part (d,e&f ) Pg 10 to be done by the students
on their notebook.
HW:
Learn Tricky Terms:
Desktop, Icons, File, Folder and Taskbar
