Lesson Plan # 2
Mouse
Subject: Computer Science
Grade: 6th
Time: 30 min
Students learning outcomes (SLO):
Students will be able to:
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Know about function of mouse.
Define the structure of mouse.
Know about actions mouse.
Materials:
White board, Board marker, Board rubber, Charts, Flash cards.
Teaching Methods:
Following methods will be used:
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Lecture Method.
Demonstration Method.
Activity Method.
Drill Method.
Lesson Development:
Have you ever seen mouse attached with your computer?
Why we call it mouse?
Definition:
The mouse is an input device used to select commands quickly present on your desktop.
Mouse Actions:
Mouse can perform following actions:
Click:
Click event is used to select objects present on your computer screen.
Dragging:
To press and continue to hold down the left mouse button and move the mouse is called
dragging.
Double Click:
Quickly pressing and releasing the left mouse button twice is called double click. This method is
used to open a folder or run a program.
Drop:
After dragging, releasing the left mouse button to move an object is called drop.
Activities:
Display a chart containing original mouse with empty tags pasted. Call students one by one, ask
them to write name of each part.
Sum up:
Mouse is commonly used input device used to select icon present on your desktop. It can
perform different action like click, drag, drop and double click.
Assessment:
How many action mouse can perform?
What is a use of mouse?
Follow Up:
Draw picture of mouse and label it.