MINISTRY OF EDUCATION, SPORT AND CULTURE PRIMARY SCHOOL COMPUTER STUDIES SYLLABUS GRADES 1-7 Curriculum Development Unit P.O. Box MP 133 Mount Pleasant Harare All rights reserved 2007 ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS The Ministry of Education, Sport and Culture wishes to acknowledge the following for their valued contribution towards the production of this syllabus: The National Primary Computer Studies Syllabus Panel for their professional and technical support The Curriculum Development Unit for the finalisation of this syllabus The support staff at Education Services Centre for providing essential services Computer Society of Zimbabwe and World Links for their technical support. 1 CONTENT TOPIC PAGE Acknowledgement……………………………………………………………………………………………….. 1 Preamble ………………………………………………………………………………………………………… 3 Aims ……………………………………………………………………………………………………………. 3 Assessment objectives………………………………………………………………………………………….. 3 Assessment ……………………………………………………………………………………………………. 4 Methodology and time allocation ……………………………………………………………………………… 4 Syllabus topics ………………………………………………………………………………………………… 5 Scope and Sequence Chart …………………………………………………………………………………… 6 Grade 1 ………………………………………………………………………………………………………… 15 Grade 2 ………………………………………………………………………………………………………… 19 Grade 3 ………………………………………………………………………………………………………… 23 Grade 4 ………………………………………………………………………………………………………… 26 Grade 5 ………………………………………………………………………………………………………… 33 Grade 6 ………………………………………………………………………………………………………… 39 Grade 7 ………………………………………………………………………………………………………… 47 2 1.0 PREAMBLE The Zimbabwe Primary School Computer Syllabus is a seven-year course. It is intended to introduce learners to computers and provide them with skills, which they can use in their schoolwork, in further education and in future employment. 2.0 AIMS The syllabus aims to: 2.1 2.2 2.3 2.4 2.5 2.6 3.0 develop in pupils an interest in and enjoyment of the many uses of computers develop in pupils an awareness of computer technology and its role in society develop in pupils an appreciation of the use of computers in solving a wide variety of problems in information and communication technology help pupils acquire computer skills and knowledge which can be applied in future training or studies develop an appreciation of different computer applications encourage creativity and logical thinking. ASSESSMENT OBJECTIVES The pupils should be able to: 3.1 3.2 3.3 3.4 3.5 3.6 3.7 identify the hardware components and software of a computer generate and manipulate documents (word processing) carryout simple mail merge create spreadsheets and apply the various in-built functions demonstrate a sound knowledge and understanding of the operating systems create presentations use the Internet and e-mail. 3 4.0 ASSESSMENT There should be continuous assessment throughout the course (grade 1-7) 4.1 SCHEME OF ASSESSMENT AT GRADE 7 Paper 1 Description Multiple choice and structured questions Practical Coursework 2 Duration 1½ hours Marks 100 Weighting 50% 100 50% Paper 1 (1½ hours) Pupils answer all questions. Multiple choice and structured questions. The paper will account for 50% of the final mark. Paper 2 5.0 This will be assessed by the teacher/supervisor and will account for 50% of the final mark. METHODOLOGY AND TIME ALLOCATION 5.1 A pupil-centred approach is essential. This is a hands-on process approach involving problem identification and problem solving using the computer. The hands-on process approach stimulates curiosity and encourages learners to be innovative. With this approach the development of concepts and skills is achieved simultaneously in the learning activities. Some of the participatory and pupil centred methods that could be used to teach computer studies include: Demonstration and observation Discussion Question and answer Group work Discovery and experimentation 4 Research Field trips Project work Visual display Games Use of audiovisual media 5.2 Time Allocation At least 1hour per week per class should be allocated to computer lessons. 6.0 SYLLABUS TOPICS The syllabus consists of a core and one optional. The five core topics, which all pupils must study, are: 6.1 6.2 6.3 6.4 6.5 6.6 Theory Basic settings and File Management Word Processing Spreadsheets Presentations Optional Topic: Information Communication Technology (ICT) 5 7.0 SCOPE AND SEQUENCE CHART 7.1 THEORY . TOPIC Rules and requirements for the Computer laboratory Introduction to Computers GRADE 1 Basic handling of Computers Computer Hardware GRADE 2 Basic handling of Computers Computer Hardware GRADE 3 GRADE 4 GRADE 5 Basic handling of Computers Computer Hardware and software Basic handling of Computers Computer Hardware and Software. Advantages and disadvantages of using Computers. Basic handling of Computers. Types of computers Computer Hardware and Software. Advantages and disadvantages of using Computers. Information Communication Technology (ICT). 6 GRADE 6 GRADE 7 Basic handling of Computers Basic handling of Computers Computer Hardware and Software. Advantages and disadvantages of using Computers Viruses. Computer Hardware and Software. Advantages and disadvantages of using Computers. Viruses. Internet and e-mail . Internet and e-mail 7.2 BASIC SETTINGS AND FILE MANAGEMENT TOPIC Starting up and shutting down Use of the mouse GRADE 1 GRADE 2 GRADE 3 Shutting down the computer GRADE 4 Shutting down options GRADE 5 Shutting down options GRADE 6 Shutting down options Use of the mouse-basic technique Use of the mouse starting programme Use of the mouse -starting programme Use of the mousedouble clicking Use of the mouseright clicking Desktop features Desktop features identifying by pictures Use of the mouse -basic technique Desktop featuresidentifying icons by name Desktop features -start button Desktop features -start button Desktop features – start button, task bar Desktop features Desktop features Screen savers Screen savers-basic procedures Screen savers – changing settings Screen saverschanging wait time Settings Date and time settings using start menu Date, time and volume settings – using shortcuts Date, time and volume settings – using shortcuts My computer icon Using my computer Using my computer icon – identifying and icon-opening C opening drive Using my computer icon – opening and A, C and D drives Drives, Folders and Files-identification Copying and moving files and folders 7 Files, Folders and Drives identification + creating folders GRADE 7 Shutting down options Use of mouse right clicking TOPIC GRADE 1 GRADE 2 GRADE 3 GRADE 4 GRADE 5 GRADE 6 GRADE 7 Searching for files and folders by name and location Deleting files and folders from hard disk Searching for files and folders by date Recycle bin concept and identification Display and empty files in recycle bin Display and restore files and folders Printing – using shortcut Printing – using menu Printing – using options (page range and number of copies) My computer icon (cont.) Deleting files and folders Recycle bin Printing Printing – using shortcut 8 Deleting files and folders from other storage devices 7.3 TOPIC Loading a word processor programme WORD PROCESSING GRADE 1 Load a word processor programme using an icon GRADE 2 Load a word processor using an icon Exiting a programme using a close icon Word processing features Word processing setting Inserting Auto Shapes and pictures using the mouse Inserting Auto Shapes and pictures using the mouse GRADE 3 GRADE 4 Loading a Word Loading a Processor using Word Processor start menu using start menu Exiting a Exiting a programme programme using a close using the close icon icon and the close command in the file menu GRADE 5 Loading a Word Processor using start menu GRADE 6 Loading a Word Processor using start menu and icon GRADE 7 Loading a Word Processor using start menu and icon Exiting a programme using the close icon and the close command in the file menu Exiting a programme using the close icon and the close command in the file menu Exiting a programme using the close icon and the close command in the file menu Inserting and colouring Auto Shapes and pictures using the mouse Inserting and colouring Auto Shapes and pictures using the mouse Inserting symbols and pictures Inserting text Designing patterns using Auto Shapes Inserting symbols and pictures Inserting text Designing patterns using Auto Shapes Inserting symbols and pictures Inserting text Designing patterns using Auto Shapes Word Processing screen: title bar and task bar Word Processing screen: menu bar and scroll bars Word Processing screen: tool bars and scroll bar Word Processing screen: tool bars and scroll bar Word Processing screen: tool bars and scroll bars 9 TOPIC Keyboard keys and their uses GRADE 1 Identification of basic keyboard keys and their uses GRADE 2 Identification of basic keyboard keys and their uses GRADE 3 Identification of basic keyboard keys and their uses GRADE 4 Identification of basic keyboard keys and their uses GRADE 5 Identification of frequently used keyboard keys and their uses GRADE 6 Identification of frequently used keyboard keys and their uses GRADE 7 Identification of frequently used keyboard keys and their uses Typing Typing simple words Typing simple phrases Typing simple sentences Typing a paragraph Saving and opening a document in the hard disk using the save and open commands in the file menu Typing compositions, letters and stories Saving and opening a document in the hard disk and other media using the save and open commands in the file menu Typing compositions, letters and stories Saving and opening a document in the hard disk and other media using the save and open commands in the file menu Text selection and correction Text selection using the shift and the arrow keys. Text selection using the shift and the arrow keys. Text selection using the shift and the arrow keys. Deleting words and phrases Text selection using the shift and the arrow keys as well as the mouse. Deleting sentences Formatting text Bold and Bold and applying colour applying to text colour to text Typing a short paragraph Saving and opening a document in the hard disk using the save and open commands in the file menu Text selection using the shift and the arrow keys as well as the mouse Deleting sentences. Bold, underline, centre, font type and size and colour Text selection using the shift and the arrow keys as well as the mouse Text correction- spell and grammar checking. Bold, underline, italic, font type and size, colour, alignment, line spacing, word art and printing Copy and paste Cut and paste, copy and paste. Text selection using the shift and the arrow keys as well as the mouse Text correction- spell and grammar checking. Italic, font type and size, colour, alignment, line spacing, borders, word art, margins, page numbering and printing Cut and paste, copy and paste, change case, find and replace words. Saving and opening documents Editing text Bold, underline, colour 10 Bold, underline, font type and size, colour and alignment Cut and paste copy and paste, change case, find and replace words. 7.4 SPREADSHEETS TOPIC Introduction to a Spreadsheet GRADE 1 GRADE 2 GRADE 3 GRADE 4 GRADE 5 Basic spreadsheet concepts GRADE 6 Basic spreadsheet concept Creating a spreadsheets: spreadsheet structure, spreadsheet navigation and simple functions Creating a spreadsheetspreadsheet structure, spreadsheet navigation and simple functions Saving and opening a document in the hard disk and other media using the save and open commands in the file menu Width adjustments deleting, inserting, formatting cells, rows and columns Previewing and printing Creating charts/graphs Saving and opening documents Saving and opening a document in the hard disk using the save and open commands in the file menu Spreadsheet formatting Width adjustments, settings, deleting, inserting, formatting cells, page breaks Charts and graphs 11 GRADE 7 Uses and types of spreadsheets Basic spreadsheet concept Creating a spreadsheetspreadsheet structure, spreadsheet navigation and simple functions Saving and opening a document in the hard disk and other media using the save and open commands in the file menu Formatting a spreadsheetwidth adjustment, settings, deleting, inserting, formatting cells, rows and columns, previewing and printing Creating and modifying charts graphs 7.5 PRESENTATIONS TOPIC Drawing GRADE 1 Drawing and colouring Loading a presentation programme Loading a drawing programme GRADE 2 Drawing and combining shapes Loading a drawing programme GRADE 3 Drawing and saving GRADE 4 Drawing and saving GRADE 5 Drawing and saving GRADE 6 Drawing and saving GRADE 7 Drawing and saving Loading a drawing programme and exiting Loading a drawing programme Saving and exiting Loading a presentation Loading a presentation Loading a presentation Creating presentations using more challenging slides and saving Creating presentations using more challenging slides, inserting of pictures from various sources and saving Opening an existing presentation and editing and saving it Slide creation Opening and closing existing presentations Opening and closing presentation 12 Opening and closing existing presentations TOPIC Formatting text GRADE 1 GRADE 2 GRADE 3 GRADE 4 Slide show GRADE 5 Formatting text on slides Apply font, colour and size GRADE 6 Formatting text on slide Apply font colour, type and size. Slide transitions effects Slide transitions effects Applying design templates Custom animation Applying design templates Slide show presentation Printing slides Slide show presentation 13 GRADE 7 Formatting text on slide Applying background colours. Selection of appropriate colours. Slide advance methods e.g. mouse click, set time, sound effects Custom animation Applying design templates Slide show presentations Printing of slides 7.6 INFORMATION COMMUNICATION TECHNOLOGY (OPTIONAL) TOPIC E-mail GRADE 1 GRADE 2 GRADE 3 GRADE 4 GRADE 5 GRADE 6 Setting up of a mail account E-mail and internet security concerns Opening mailbox Creating mail Sending e-mail Deleting mail Replying mail including original message Deleting mail Setting of the internet Security concerns – virus and Spam control Making connection Searching Internet 14 GRADE 7 Security concerns Opening mailbox Creating mail Sending mail –use of Carbon Copy and Blind Carbon Copy and Forwarding mail Replying mail with or including/excluding original message Copying and pasting documents Attaching files Deleting mail setting of the internet security making connection searching GRADE 1 15 Grade 1 TOPIC 1: THEORY TOPIC Rules and requirements of the computer laboratory. Introduction to computers. OBJECTIVES Pupils should be able to: state the basic rules to be observed in the computer laboratory name the basic environmental conditions and security of the computer laboratory identify computer hardware CONTENT The basic rules. Environmental conditions such as ventilation. Security of and in the computer room. Hardware: Unit Keyboard, Mouse, Screen, Speakers and Printers. SUGGESTED LEARNING ACTIVITIES AND NOTES Formulating the rules as a class. Discussing the importance of environmental conditions and security. Pointing at and naming components of the computer. NB: Teacher to restrict to available equipment. . TOPIC: BASIC SETTINGS AND FILE MANAGEMENT TOPIC CONTENT Use of a mouse OBJECTIVES Pupils should be able to; use the mouse Desktop features use a drawing programme The drawing programme icon e.g. paint Mouse movement and control 16 SUGGESTED LEARNING ACTIVITIES AND NOTES Moving the pointer within diagrams/shapes Clicking on the left mouse button Playing games using the mouse Pointing at the drawing icon using the mouse Grade 1 TOPIC : WORD PROCESSING TOPIC OBJECTIVES Pupils should be able to: CONTENT Loading a word processor programme load a word processor using an icon. Word processor Word processing features Auto shapes and pictures Keyboard keys and their uses. identify basic keyboard keys. use the basic keyboard key. Basic keyboard keys such as enter, Pointing at and naming the basic keys. backspace, caps lock and spacebar. Playing games using the keyboard keys Typing Letters of the alphabet. Simple words and numbers 0-50. Writing simple words and numbers 0 to 50. Shift and arrow keys. Blocking text using the keyboard insert Auto shapes and pictures using the mouse Text selection type letters of the alphabet in both lower and upper case. type simple words and numbers select text. Formatting text block text using the keyboard The bold icon. The font colour icon. bold text. colour text. 17 SUGGESTED LEARNING ACTIVITIES AND NOTES Creating a picture story using several auto shapes and pictures Clicking the bold button Changing colour of text. Grade 1 TOPIC : PRESENTATIONS TOPIC OBJECTIVES Pupils should be able to; CONTENT Drawing Loading a presentation/drawing programme Drawing programme e.g. paint draw pictures of their choice open and close a drawing programme SUGGESTED LEARNING ACTIVITIES AND NOTES Manipulating the mouse to produce a drawing. Painting the drawings Closing a drawing programme 18 Grade 1 GRADE 2 19 Grade 2 TOPIC: THEORY TOPIC Rules and requirements for the computer laboratory Introduction to computers OBJECTIVES Pupils should be able to: state the basic rules to be observed in the computer laboratory name the basic environmental conditions and security of the computer laboratory identify computer hardware CONTENT The basic rules Environmental conditions such as ventilation Security of and in the computer laboratory Hardware: System Unit Keyboard, Mouse and Screen, Speakers and Printers SUGGESTED LEARNING ACTIVITIES AND NOTES Formulating the rules as a class Discussing the importance of environmental conditions and security Pointing at and naming components of the computer NB: Teacher to restrict to available equipment TOPIC : BASIC SETTINGS AND FILE MANAGEMENT TOPIC Desktop features OBJECTIVES Pupils should be able to; identify icons by name CONTENT Names of icons 20 SUGGESTED LEARNING ACTIVITIES AND NOTES Pointing at specific programme icons Grade 2 TOPIC: WORD PROCESSING TOPIC OBJECTIVES Pupils should be able to: CONTENT SUGGESTED LEARNING ACTIVITIES AND NOTES Loading and exiting a word processing programme load and exit a word processor type numbers and simple words Letters of the alphabet, words, short sentences and numbers Writing letters of the alphabet Writing numbers 0 to 100, simple words and sentences type simple sentences Basic keyboard keys and identify basic keyboard keys their uses use the basic keyboard key Opening, Saving and Exiting Formatting text Word processing features identify documents in a folder retrieve documents from a folder close a document exit a program highlight bold text colour text insert auto shapes and pictures using the mouse Basic keyboard keys such as enter, backspace, caps lock, delete and spacebar Default location (My Documents) Close button Shift and arrow keys The bold icon The font colour icon Auto shapes and pictures 21 Pointing at and naming the basic keys Playing games using keyboard keys Applying knowledge learnt on basic keyboard keys Launching a program, retrieving a document Saving and closing a document Exiting a program using the close button Highlighting text Bolding text Changing colour of text NB Emphasis should be on primary colours Creating a picture story using several auto shapes or pictures Grade 2 TOPIC: PRESENTATIONS TOPIC OBJECTIVES Pupils should be able to; Drawing draw and colour in shapes Loading a open and close a drawing presentation/ programme drawing programme CONTENT SUGGESTED LEARNING ACTIVITIES AND NOTES Drawing programme icon Drawing programme Drawing and colouring in shapes Using the mouse to produce a drawing Closing a drawing programme 22 Grade 2 GRADE 3 23 Grade 3 TOPIC: THEORY TOPIC Rules and requirements for the computer laboratory. Introduction to computers. OBJECTIVES Pupils should be able to: explain the basic rules to be observed in the computer laboratory. name the basic environmental conditions and security of the computer laboratory. CONTENT identify computer hardware and software. Input, output and storage devices: Hardware: System Unit, Keyboard, Mouse and Screen, Speakers and Printers, Storage devices: floppy disks, flash disk/memory stick, compact disk (CD), digital video disk (DVD). The basic rules. Environmental conditions such as ventilation. Security of and in the computer laboratory. SUGGESTED LEARNING ACTIVITIES AND NOTES Discussing the need for rules in the Computer room. Discussing the importance of environmental conditions and security. Drawing and labelling components of the computer. Differentiating between input and output devices. NB: Teacher to restrict to available equipment. Software Identifying the programme in use. 24 Grade 3 TOPIC: BASIC SETTINGS AND FILE MANAGEMENT TOPIC CONTENT Starting up the computer OBJECTIVES Pupils should be able to; switch on the computer Starting programmes start programmes Working with windows close windows using the close button Start button Start menu Close button Power buttons SUGGESTED LEARNING ACTIVITIES AND NOTES Identifying power buttons Turning on the computer Using the start button Selecting options from menu Using the close button TOPIC: WORD PROCESSING TOPIC OBJECTIVES Pupils should be able to: CONTENT SUGGESTED LEARNING ACTIVITIES AND NOTES Loading a word processor programme load and exit a word processor programme using a starter menu. Word processor programme Opening and closing a word processor programme Word processing features insert and colour auto shapes and pictures using the mouse Auto shapes and pictures Colouring auto shapes and picture Typing type sentences Sentences. Four Special Characters i.e.! ? , . Writing sentences and special characters. 25 Grade 3 TOPIC OBJECTIVES Pupils should be able to: Basic keyboard keys and identify basic keyboard keys. their uses. use the basic keyboard key. CONTENT SUGGESTED LEARNING ACTIVITIES AND NOTES Basic keyboard keys such as enter, backspace, caps lock, delete and spacebar. Pointing at and naming the basic keys. Playing games using keyboard keys. Applying knowledge learnt on basic keyboard keys Using the title bar and task bar. Word processing setting identify the title bar and task bar Title bar and task bar Formatting text select/highlight text Shift and arrow keys and mouse The bold icon. The font colour icon. The underline icon block text. bold text. colour text. underline text Blocking text Bolding text. Changing colour of text. Underlining text TOPIC: PRESENTATIONS TOPIC OBJECTIVES Pupils should be able to; CONTENT SUGGESTED LEARNING ACTIVITIES AND NOTES Drawing open a drawing programme; Drawing programme icon, shapes, drawing and pictures Opening the drawing programme using shortcut Drawing according to teachers instructions Typing and clicking the save shortcut. combine shapes and drawings; save shapes and drawing. 26 Grade 3 GRADE 4 28 Grade 4 TOPIC : THEORY TOPIC CONTENT NOTES AND ACTIVITIES Rules and requirements for the computer laboratory OBJECTIVES Pupils should be able to: explain the basic rules to be observed in the computer laboratory name the basic environmental conditions and security of the computer laboratory The basic rules Discussing the need for rules in the Computer room Environmental conditions such as ventilation Security of and in the computer laboratory Discussing the importance of environmental conditions and security Introduction to computers identify computer hardware and software Hardware: Input and output: System Unit, Keyboard, Mouse and Screen, Speakers and Printers, Storage devices: floppy disks, flash disk/memory stick, compact disk (CD), digital video disk (DVD) Drawing and labelling components of the computer Software Identifying the Software in use by name and function Classifying input and output devices Listing the types of storage devices NB: Teacher to restrict to available equipment TOPIC: BASIC SETTINGS AND FILE MANAGEMENT TOPIC Starting up and shutting down Desktop features Printing using shortcut LEARNING OBJECTIVES Pupils should be able to; switch off the computer CONTENT Start menu Power buttons SUGGESTED LEARNING ACTIVITIES AND NOTES Identifying power buttons Turning off the computer use the start button use a mouse to start a programme generate a hard copy Start button Programme using a mouse Identifying the start button Starting a programme using a mouse Print process 29 Printing using the print icon Grade 4 TOPIC: WORD PROCESSING TOPIC OBJECTIVES Pupils should be able to: CONTENT SUGGESTED LEARNING ACTIVITIES AND NOTES Loading a word processor programme load a word using start menu exiting a programme using the close icon and close command in the file menu insert and colour auto shapes and pictures using the mouse use the menu bar and scroll bars type a short paragraph Word processor programme Close icon and close command in the file menu Opening and closing a word processor programme Exiting a programme using the close button Auto shapes and pictures Using the mouse to colour auto shapes and pictures Manipulating the menu and scroll bars Word processing features Word processing setting Typing Word processing screen: menu bar and scroll bars Short paragraphs Punctuation Four Special Characters i.e. ! ? , . Typing short paragraphs and inserting correct punctuation marks Text selection and correction select/highlight text using the Shift and arrow keys and mouse shift and arrow keys and mouse delete sentences Backspace and delete key Blocking text Erasing sentences from right to left and from left to right Basic keyboard keys and their uses identify numeric keyboard keys use the numeric keyboard key identify documents in a folder retrieve documents from a folder save a document in the hard disk close a document Short paragraphs that integrate the numeric keys Playing games using keyboard keys Default location (My Documents) Double clicking the document in the folder Saving documents Close button Launching a programme Retrieving a document by double clicking it in the folder Using the save and open commands in the file menu Saving and closing a document The bold icon The font colour icon The underline icon Alignment icons Blocking text Bolding text Changing colour of text Underlining text Opening and Saving Formatting text block text bold text colour text underline text 30 Grade 4 TOPIC Editing text OBJECTIVES Pupils should be able to: CONTENT SUGGESTED LEARNING ACTIVITIES AND NOTES align text apply font size and type Font size and type icons copy and paste text Copy and paste Changing text alignment Aligning text Changing font size and text Using the scroll bar to see more fonts Copying and pasting using the Edit command menu Copying and pasting using the icons NB Activities to focus first on the Edit command menu before shortcuts are introduced TOPIC: PRESENTATION TOPIC OBJECTIVES Pupils should be able to; CONTENT SUGGESTED LEARNING ACTIVITIES AND NOTES Loading a presentation programme load a presentation programme using a mouse; Presentation programme Drawing open a drawing programme; combine shapes and drawings Drawing programme icon Saving drawings Shapes, drawings and pictures Opening a presentation programme Creating a blank presentation Typing basic text Drawing according to instruction Using the short cut to save drawings 31 Grade 4 GRADE 5 33 Grade 5 TOPIC : THEORY TOPIC Rules and requirements for the laboratory Introduction to computers/ Computer hardware and software OBJECTIVES Pupils should be able to: explain the basic rules to be observed in the computer laboratory name the basic environmental conditions and security of the computer laboratory identify computer hardware and software list advantages and disadvantages of using computers CONTENT The basic rules SUGGESTED LEARNING ACTIVITIES AND NOTES Discussing the need for rules in the Computer laboratory Environmental conditions such as ventilation Security of and in the computer laboratory Hardware: Input and output: System Unit (CPU), Keyboard, Mouse and Screen, Speakers and Printers, Storage devices: floppy disks, flash disk/memory stick, compact disk (CD), digital video disk (DVD) Discussing the importance of environmental conditions and security Software: System and application software Identifying different system and application software Advantages and disadvantages of using computers Discussing the advantages and disadvantages of using computers 34 Drawing and labelling components of the computer Classifying input and output devices Listing the types of storage devices NB: Teacher to restrict to available equipment Grade 5 TOPIC: BASIC SETTINGS AND FILE MANAGEMENT TOPIC Starting up and shutting down Use of mouse Settings My computer icon Deleting files and folders Recycle bin concept Desktop features Printing Screen savers Loading a word processor programme OBJECTIVES Pupils should be able to; select options for shutting down computers perform different tasks by double clicking the mouse adjust date and time settings CONTENT Shutting down options SUGGESTED LEARNING ACTIVITIES AND NOTES Applying different options for shutting down Double clicking Playing games using the mouse Date and time settings Checking current date and time Changing date and time settings using shortcut Minimizing and restoring using mouse identify Task bar and its function identify drives and folders on the computer delete files and folders from the C drive identify the recycle bin and its uses use short cut menu for desktop displays print documents using the shortcut set screen savers on the monitor load a word processor using start menu close a document exit a programme Task bar functions A, C, and D drives C drive files and folders Recycle bin icon Opening C drive Distinguishing folders from files Deleting files and folders Desktop displays using shortcut menu Printing Opening recycle bin Closing recycle bin Applying desktop displays using shortcut menu Applying the printing technique using an icon Screen savers Selecting and applying screen savers Word processor Close button Using the start menu to load a word processor 35 Grade 5 TOPIC : WORD PROCESSING TOPIC OBJECTIVES Pupils should be able to: CONTENT SUGGESTED LEARNING ACTIVITIES AND NOTES Word processing features Symbol, pictures and text Patterns Selecting symbols and pictures Identifying patterns Typing insert symbols, pictures and text design patterns using auto shapes; type a paragraph Typing short paragraphs Text selection and correction select/highlight text delete sentences Short paragraphs Punctuation Special Characters ! ? , % $ ( ) Shift and arrow keys and mouse Backspace and delete key Keyboard keys and their uses identify numeric keyboard keys use the numeric keyboard key open, save and close documents in the hard disk block text bold text colour text underline text align text apply font size and type Saving and opening documents Formatting Text Short paragraphs that integrate the numeric keys Open, save and close commands in the file menu The bold icon The font colour icon The underline icon Alignment icons Font size and type icons 36 Blocking text Erasing sentences from right to left and from left to right Playing games using keyboard keys Opening, saving and closing a document Bolding text Changing colour of text Underlining text Aligning text Changing font size and text Grade 5 TOPIC OBJECTIVES Pupils should be able to: CONTENT SUGGESTED LEARNING ACTIVITIES AND NOTES Editing Text Copy and paste Copying and pasting using the Edit command menu Copying and pasting using the icons Cutting and pasting using the Edit command menu Cutting and pasting using the icons NB Activities to focus first on the Edit command menu before shortcuts are introduced Using scroll bars to find information Applying the tool bars to access information Word Processing Setting copy and paste text move text Cut and paste Tool bars and scroll bars set word processing screen using tool bars and scroll bars TOPIC : SPREADSHEETS TOPIC Introduction to a Spreadsheet Spreadsheet Formatting OBJECTIVES Pupils should be able to: describe the spreadsheet structure create a spreadsheet set width adjustments; insert formatting cells and page cells CONTENT Spreadsheet structure: Columns, rows, column headings, row headings, cells, cell names, cell pointer, sheet tabs, navigating in the spreadsheet Width adjustments Formatting cells and page breaks 37 SUGGESTED LEARNING ACTIVITIES AND NOTES Explaining what constitutes a spreadsheet Explaining the difference between workbooks and worksheets Creating a spreadsheet- spreadsheet structure, cursor manipulation Formatting a spreadsheet Grade 5 TOPIC Saving and Opening Documents OBJECTIVES Pupils should be able to: open, save and close documents in the hard disk CONTENT Open, save and close commands in the file menu SUGGESTED LEARNING ACTIVITIES AND NOTES Opening, saving and closing using the file menu TOPIC : PRESENTATIONS TOPIC LEARNING OBJECTIVES Pupils should be able to; CONTENT SUGGESTED LEARNING ACTIVITIES AND NOTES Loading a presentation programme load a presentation Presentation programme Viewing of different available slides Adding text to a slide Saving the presentations Drawings Presentations Saving the drawings Typing in the file name Saving in the correct folders Changing the font size Changing the text colour Drawing save drawings Opening and closing open and close existing a presentation presentation Formatting text format text on slides apply font, colour and size on text Slide show apply slide transitions effects apply design templates present a slide show Slides, font, colour and size Slide transitions effects Design templates Side show presentation 38 Adding transitions in normal view Using existing template design Grade 5 GRADE 6 39 Grade 6 TOPIC : THEORY TOPIC Rules and requirements for computer laboratory Introduction to computers OBJECTIVES Pupils should be able to: explain the basic rules to be observed in the computer laboratory. CONTENT identify different types of computers Different types of computers: Laptops, palmtops, notebooks, PC, mainframe, supercomputer. Hardware: Input devices: Keyboard, Mouse Output devices Speakers, Printers and Screen, identify computer hardware and software. identify computer viruses and their causes The basic rules. Storage devices: floppy disks, flash disk/memory stick, compact disk (CD), digital video disk (DVD). Software: System and application software Computer viruses, causes and effects 40 SUGGESTED LEARNING ACTIVITIES AND NOTES Discussing the need for rules in the Computer laboratory and the consequences of breaking the rules. Compare the different types of computers. Entering data using the input devices. Discussing the suitability in the application of different types of storage devices. NB: Teacher to restrict to available equipment. Grade 6 TOPIC Information Communication Technology (ICT) OBJECTIVES Pupils should be able to: list advantages and disadvantages of using computers identify the benefits and limitations in the use of Internet and email. CONTENT Advantages and disadvantages of using computers Internet and e-mail. SUGGESTED LEARNING ACTIVITIES AND NOTES Discussing the problems resulting from computer viruses. Discussing the advantages and disadvantages of using computers Demonstrating how to access internet. Sending and receiving e-mail TOPIC : BASIC SETTINGS AND FILE MANAGEMENT TOPIC Shutting down options Use of mouse Desktop features Screen savers Settings My computer icon OBJECTIVES Pupils should be able to; distinguish restart from shut down perform tasks using the mouse right clicking. rearrange icons use short cut menu for desktop display. change settings of screen savers on the monitor adjust time, date and volume using short cut adjust date delete files and folder from hard disk. CONTENT Shut down windows Use of mouse right clicking Icons Desktop displays SUGGESTED LEARNING ACTIVITIES AND NOTES Restarting the computer Identifying tasks which require the use of mouse right clicking. Arranging icons by name, date, size Using auto arrange option Screen saver settings Selecting screen savers Date, time and volume settings Checking current date and time Changing date and time settings using shortcut Inserting storage media in appropriate drives C drives 41 Grade 6 TOPIC OBJECTIVES Pupils should be able to; open C drive My computer icon (cont) create folders/files search for files/folders Recycle bin display and empty the recycle bin print using shortcut Printing CONTENT Files and folders Deleting files and folders Recycle bin icon Printing SUGGESTED LEARNING ACTIVITIES AND NOTES Opening drives Opening recycle bin Emptying recycle bin Using the shortcut command to print TOPIC : WORD PROCESSING TOPIC OBJECTIVES Pupils should be able to: Loading a word processor programme Word processing features access word processing using start Word processor icon menu and icon. Opening word using both mouse and keyboard Symbols and pictures Auto shapes Creating patterns using auto shapes Word processing Screen: tool bars and scroll bar Punctuated compositions and letters Special Characters Identifying tool bars and scroll bars Word processing setting Typing insert symbols and pictures insert text design patterns using auto shapes use tool bars and scroll bars type compositions and letters CONTENT SUGGESTED LEARNING ACTIVITIES AND NOTES Typing compositions and letters. ! ? , .; “ “ ( ) % $ # @ ` *<> Text selection and correction. select text using the shift and arrow keys and mouse correct spellings and grammar Shift and arrow keys and mouse Errors: spellings and grammar. 42 Blocking text Erasing sentences from right to left and from left to right. N.B. Non English and scientific words are Grade 6 TOPIC OBJECTIVES Pupils should be able to: CONTENT SUGGESTED LEARNING ACTIVITIES AND NOTES treated as errors by the computer. Teacher is to use discretionary powers. Correction of errors is taught progressively. Keyboard keys and their uses. Saving and opening documents Formatting Text Editing Text identify functions frequently used. manipulate the entire keyboard keys. open commands in the file menu retrieve documents saved save documents in hard disk and other media Keyboard keys and their uses Using QWERTY in document manipulation and production. Opening, saving and closing a document in the hard disk (Cdrive) and other media Open, save and exit commands Storing documents in different media Retrieving a document by using the open command in the Open dialogue box Opening documents in different media The bold icon. The font colour icon. The underline icon Alignment icons Font size and type icons Line spacing Word Art Print outs Bolding text. Changing colour of text. Underlining text Aligning text Changing font size and text Spacing lines Applying word art Printing documents Cutting and pasting Copying and pasting using the Edit command menu Copying and pasting using the icons Cutting and pasting using the Edit command menu Cutting and pasting using the icons N.B. Activities to focus first on the Edit command menu before shortcuts are introduced. Changing lower to upper case and vice bold text. colour text. underline text align text apply font size and type space lines apply Word Art print documents cut and paste text copy and paste text Copying and pasting Lower and upper case 43 Grade 6 TOPIC OBJECTIVES Pupils should be able to: change case find and replace words CONTENT Replacing words SUGGESTED LEARNING ACTIVITIES AND NOTES versa Finding words Replacing words TOPIC : SPREADSHEETS TOPIC Introduction to a spreadsheet OBJECTIVES Pupils should be able to: identify functions of spreadsheets create a Spreadsheet Saving and opening documents open, save and close documents Spreadsheet formatting insert rows and columns adjust rows and columns preview documents before printing CONTENT Basic spreadsheet concept Spreadsheet structure Spreadsheet navigation and simple functions Spreadsheet structure: Columns, rows, column headings, row headings, cells, cell names, cell pointer, Sheet tabs, navigating in the spreadsheet, select all button. File retrieval Saving Closing Exiting Insert :Rows, columns, Worksheet Delete :Rows, columns, Worksheet Adjust row height, column width Rename a Worksheet Block/highlight specific cells Preview and printing 44 SUGGESTED LEARNING ACTIVITIES AND NOTES Explaining what constitutes a spreadsheet. Explaining the difference between workbooks and worksheets Creating a spreadsheet- spreadsheet structure, cursor manipulation Retrieving, saving, closing, and exiting a file in a specific location such as ‘My Documents’. Editing a spreadsheet by inserting and deleting rows and columns. Adjusting row height and column width. Blocking/highlighting specific cells, such as TOTAL’s, using the ‘fill colour’ button. Preview document before printing a must. Grade 6 TOPIC OBJECTIVES Pupils should be able to: CONTENT SUGGESTED LEARNING ACTIVITIES AND NOTES Charts and graphs create a chart/graph Column and bar chart/graph Creating a bar and column chart/graph using information from a created spreadsheet. Using the insert- chart menu TOPIC : PRESENTATIONS TOPIC LEARNING OBJECTIVES Pupils should be able to; Loading a presentation programme Drawing Slide creation Opening and closing presentation Formatting text Slide show CONTENT SUGGESTED LEARNING ACTIVITIES AND NOTES load a presentation programme add drawings Presentation programme Loading a presentation Drawings create presentations using more challenging slides insert pictures to a presentation Save presentations Open and close existing presentations format text on slides apply font, colour, type and size. view a slide show add transition effects apply design templates animate slides Presentations using slides Pictures Inserting drawing and adding colour to pictures Creating presentations Saving presentations Open and save Opening and closing existing presentation Font, colour, type and size Changing font, colour, type and size. Slide show Transition: normal view and slide shorter view Design templates Animation effects: Preset and custom Viewing a slide show Applying transition effects on slide Selecting a transition effect from the drop down list. Choosing the speed of the transition Selecting objects which is to be animated 45 Grade 6 Slide show (cont) present a slide show print slides Slide show Presentation Printing Selecting slides to be printed. TOPIC: INFORMATION COMMUNICATION TECHNOLOGY (OPTIONAL) TOPIC OBJECTIVES Pupils should be able to: CONTENT SUGGESTED LEARNING ACTIVITIES AND NOTES Internet set internet make a connection using shortcut disconnect the internet connection install security features Internet icon Web sites Search engines Security issues e-mail set e-mail account identify and open mailbox create mail send mail reply mail opening in-box delete message e-mail account Mailbox e-mail message Opening the internet Opening different websites Typing/Selecting search engine Entering search criteria/subject Disconnecting using shortcut Opening the mailbox Inbox deleting 46 Composing mail Sending mail Opening inbox Replying to mail Signing out Grade 6 GRADE 7 47 Grade 7 TOPIC : THEORY TOPIC Rules and requirements of the computer laboratory Introduction to computers. OBJECTIVES Pupils should be able to: explain the basic rules to be observed in the computer laboratory. CONTENT maintain the computers Basic maintenance of computers identify different types of computers Different types of computers: Laptops, palmtops, notebooks, PC, mainframe, supercomputer. Hardware: Input devices: Keyboard, Mouse Output devices Speakers, Printers and Screen, Storage devices: floppy disks, flash disk/memory stick, compact disk (CD), digital video disk (DVD). identify computer hardware and software. The basic rules. Software: System and application 48 SUGGESTED LEARNING ACTIVITIES AND NOTES Discussing the need for rules in the Computer laboratory and the consequences of breaking the rules. Best methods of looking after your computers including keeping them free of dust and use of surge protectors/blocks. N.B. Maintenance to be limited to explaining the need for cleaning and servicing. Comparing the different types of computers and their applications. Entering data using the input devices. Discussing the suitability in the application of different types of storage devices. Grade 7 TOPIC OBJECTIVES Pupils should be able to: CONTENT software identify computer viruses and their causes list advantages and disadvantages of using computers Information Communication Technology (ICT) identify the benefits and limitations in the use of Internet and email. Computer viruses and their effects SUGGESTED LEARNING ACTIVITIES AND NOTES NB: Teacher to restrict to available equipment. Identifying different system and application software. Advantages and disadvantages Discussing the problems resulting from of using computers computer viruses and how best to deal with them. Using anti- virus software to avoid infection through use of storage devices. Discussing the advantages and disadvantages of using computers. Internet and e-mail Demonstrating how to access internet. Sending and receiving e-mail. TOPIC : BASIC SETTINGS AND FILE MANAGEMENT TOPIC Starting up and shutting down Use of mouse OBJECTIVES CONTENT Pupils should be able to: differentiate restart and shut Shut down windows down Use of mouse-right clicking perform tasks using the mouse – right clicking 49 NOTES AND SUGGESTED LEARNING ACTIVITIES Restarting the computer Identifying tasks which require the use of mouse Right clicking Playing games using the mouse Grade 7 TOPIC Desktop features Settings My computer icon OBJECTIVES Pupils should be able to: use the start and shortcut menu for desktop displays adjust date, time and volume using shortcut CONTENT A, C and D drives Files and folders Searching for files and folders Files and folders in different storage devices Recycle bin Printing open A,C and D drives using my computer icon. copy and move files and folders search for files and folders by date. delete files and folders from other storage devices. display files and folders restore files and folders use page range and number of copies command to print documents Start and shortcut menu. Date, time and volume settings Display and restore file and folders Printing using options NOTES AND SUGGESTED LEARNING ACTIVITIES Selecting and adjusting the screen savers and the wait time Checking the current date and time Playing CD and adjusting volume. Inserting storage media in the appropriate drives. Opening drives Using the date to search for files and folders Saving files, folders and different storage devices Deleting the files and folders Opening the recycle bin Restoring files and folders Using the print option command TOPIC : WORD PROCESSING TOPIC CONTENT Loading word processing programme OBJECTIVES Pupils should be able to: access word processing start menu and icon close a programme Word processing features design patterns using Auto shapes Auto shapes icon Loading a word processor using start menu and icon. 50 SUGGESTED LEARNING ACTIVITIES AND NOTES Opening word using both mouse and keyboard Exiting programmes using close icon and close command Creating patterns using Auto shapes Grade 7 TOPIC OBJECTIVES Pupils should be able to: insert symbols and pictures insert text identify functions keys identify frequently used keyboard keys and their functions use keys correctly. CONTENT type using two hands type at acceptable speed identify the functions of the icons on the tool bar and scroll bars. Composition and letters Opening, saving and closing documents save documents in hard disk and other media. retrieve documents saved. C Drive (Hard disk) – save and open commands File menu Compact disks Diskettes Text selection and correction select required text using arrow keys as well as mouse check and correct spellings and grammar apply italics format text Shift & arrows Mouse Spellings and grammar Keyboard Typing Word processing setting Formatting text Editing text cut and paste Keyboard keys Tab, scroll lock, insert View on menu bar Toolbars and scroll bars Format: italics, font (type, size and colour), alignment, line spacing, tabulation, borders, columns, word art, margins, page numbering and printing Text manipulation – cutting 51 SUGGESTED LEARNING ACTIVITIES AND NOTES Playing of age appropriate educational games Using the keys to type different text such as compositions, graphs and tables Typing compositions and letters Adding and removing toolbars from screen Choosing the most used toolbars to remain on screen Storing documents in different media Opening, saving and closing a document in different media Highlighting of text for formatting and/or editing purposes using keyboard and mouse. Creating (eye catching) presentable text work e.g. pamphlets Moving, copying text from one Grade 7 TOPIC OBJECTIVES Pupils should be able to: copy and paste change case find and replace words CONTENT and pasting, copying and pasting, changing case, finding and replacing words SUGGESTED LEARNING ACTIVITIES AND NOTES media to another. Correcting typed text. TOPIC : SPREADSHEET TOPIC Introduction to a spreadsheet OBJECTIVES Pupils should be able to: define a spreadsheet state the uses of spreadsheets name types of spreadsheets CONTENT create a spreadsheet Spreadsheet structure: Columns, rows, column headings, row headings, cells, cell names, cell pointer, sheet tabs, navigating in the spreadsheet, select all button. File retrieval Saving Closing Exiting Insert: Rows, columns, worksheet Delete: Rows, columns, Worksheet Adjust row height, column width Rename a Worksheet Block/highlight specific cells Opening, saving and closing documents open, save and close documents Spreadsheet formatting adjust width settings insert rows and columns delete rows and columns format cells preview and print Spreadsheet structure: Columns, rows, column headings, row headings, cells, cell names Information storage Manual and computerized spreadsheets Spreadsheets software 52 SUGGESTED LEARNING ACTIVITIES AND NOTES Creating a spreadsheet Displaying the spreadsheet screen Identifying the components of a spreadsheet Opening, saving, retrieving and closing a spreadsheet Retrieving, saving and exiting a file Formatting a spreadsheet Grade 7 TOPIC OBJECTIVES Pupils should be able to: create a chart/graph modify charts and graphs Charts/graphs CONTENT Create a line and pie chart/graph SUGGESTED LEARNING ACTIVITIES AND NOTES Producing charts and graphs TOPIC : PRESENTATION TOPIC Loading a presentation programme Drawing Slide creation OBJECTIVES Pupils should be able to: load a presentation programme CONTENT Drawing and saving Adding clip art Adding drawing Presentations using slides Pictures from various sources Creating presentation Inserting picture on slides Opening, saving and editing presentation Editing presentation Saving presentations Formatting: background colour, font and size Formatting text on slide Slide advance methods e.g. mouse click, set time, sound effects Modifying slides Opening and closing presentation Formatting text Slide show prepare drawings and pictures save drawings create presentations using more challenging slides insert pictures from various sources open an existing presentation edit and save a presentation format text on slide apply background colours apply font, colour and size demonstrate slide advance methods set time and sound effects apply design templates present slide show print slides Presentation programme using keyboard Design templates Slide show presentation 53 SUGGESTED LEARNING ACTIVITIES AND NOTES Opening, saving and retrieving a presentation programme Viewing a slide show Grade 7 TOPIC : INFORMATION COMMUNICATION TECHNOLOGY (OPTIONAL) TOPIC Internet e-Mail LEARNING OBJECTIVES Pupils should be able to; set up internet make a connection identify security issues search for information CONTENT Mailbox Mail account set up a mail account send mail reply mail copy and paste documents attach files delete mail open e-mail programme use e-mail features manage mailbox Setting up of the internet Start menu Internet programme Security issues SUGGESTED LEARNING ACTIVITIES AND NOTES Connecting using the start menu Typing/ Selecting search engine Entering search criteria/subject Copy and paste information to word processing Printing selected text/pictures/tables etc Disconnecting using shortcut Sending mail using Carbon Copy and Blind Carbon Copy Forwarding mail Copying and pasting Deleting Attaching files Deleting mail Signing out 54 Grade 7