FORM 1 SCHEME - of work computer science
- 1. 1 MODULES FOR THE OBSERVATION SUB CYCLE FOR FORM 1 Module One MODULE TOPICS LESSONS/ ACTIVITIES Discovering the Computer System Definition of terms related to computer science and identification of the areas in which computers are used 1. Definition of terms related to computer science -Computer Studies -Computing - Data - Data processing - Information 2. Identification of areas in which computers are used - Home, Education, Agriculture, Health, Architecture, Banking, etc. Historical evolution of machines and data processing systems 3. Description of the Evolution of Machines - Prehistoric times to 1936 - calculating machines - modern computers systems - role of man as a component of a computer system 4. Description of Different Generations of Computers -definition of the term “generation of computers” -characteristics of 1st to 5th Generations ‘5. Schematic representation of a computer system Assembling and Handling of Computer Hardware 6. Assembling of the main components of a computer system - Basic functional diagram of a computer system - connecting the different hardware component of computer devices - booting and shutting down a computer 7. Handling of computer material - preservation of storage devices - Preservation of system from dust Computer hardware 8. Classification of Input devices and their description - definition of an input device - types of input devices (Mouse, Keyboard, etc.) 9. Classification of Output devices and their description - definition of an output device - types of output devices (Monitor, Printer, Speaker, etc)
- 2. 2 M o d u l e O n e MODULE TOPICS LESSONS/ ACTIVITIES 10. Description 0f the processing unit - definition of the processing unit - A sketch of the principal parts of the CPU 11. Description and use 0f storage devices - definition of a storage device - types of storage devices ( flash drive, magnetic, optical) Computer Software 12. Outline the main functions of System software Operating system, Device drivers Utilities software 13. Outline the main functions of application software - Microsoft Office suite - Open office - Graphic packages (AutoCAD, Photoshop) Manipulating Input and Output devices 14. using the mouse - right and left clicking - double clicking - click and carry using the keyboard - functional and control keys - alpha numeric keys - the arrow keys using the touch pad (laptop) and the touch screen(I phone) 15. Typing a text in a word processor Saving the text using save and save as from File menu 16. Simple Editing a text Copy, paste, cut 17. Entering data in a spreadsheet -Identification and naming of cells -Identification and naming of sheets -Saving a workbook Using the Internet (Surfing/Navigating) 18. Launching a browser & accessing a web page ( using a search engine) 19. Creating an email address and Sending a message
- 3. 3 M o d u l e O n e MODULE TOPICS LESSONS/ ACTIVITIES Module Two Acquainting with Basic Computer Concepts, Computer architecture and software Classifying devices 20. Classifying devices -Input, -Output, - Input and Output devices 21. Classifying Printers (impact, inject, laser) 22. Classifying Magnetic, optical devices, and flash) Using some Peripherals 23. using a printer 24. using and ejecting flash disc, CD ROM/DVD ROM 25. Using a digital camera Undertaking basic Computer Maintenance 26. Cleaning the Keyboard, Monitor, and the system unit 27. Caring for diskette, flash disc, a CD, and CD drive 27. Idityfing materials used to protect computers (UPS, Air conditioner, dust cover, cupboard, lock-up etc.) and its accessories (Diskette, CD ROM, printers, etc) Working with User Interface 28. Identifying the Characteristics of a graphical user interface (windows, icons, dialogue boxes, …), 29. Enumerating the steps in executing commands using the mouse or keyboard (eg. Lauching Microsoft Word …) 30. Using Help facility in an application 31. Modifying date and clock settings, Processing and organizing data 32. Creating files and folders Name and rename, sort, delete and recovery etc 33. Opening and saving a document in a location 34. Opening a file from an external storage device Saving a document to an external storage device 35. Type, modify and format a document Insert, delete, find and replace, font, paragraphing, etc. Printing a document 36. Using print dialog box & Printing a document Chatting 37. Open electronic messages & reply with attached file
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