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Basic 5 Computing Term 1 Week 12 Lesson Plan

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Week 12: Lesson Plan
Subject: Computing
Class: Basic 5
Strand: Introduction To ComputingSub-strand: Technology In The Community
Indicator (code): B5.1.4.1.3-4. Discuss how technology is used to, save lives in community and the effects of, technology on the communityContent Std (code): B5.1.4.1. Demonstrate the use of, Technology in the community
Performance Indicator: Learners can discuss how technology is used to save lives in, community and the effects of technology on the communityCore Competencies: Creativity and innovation. 2. Communication and, collaboration.
T.L.R.(s): basic mobile phone, portable radio, printed photographs of technology in a Ghanaian clinicKeywords: Community, Technology, Effects
Phase 1: Starterpreparing the brain for learning
Have learners play games and recite familiar rhymes to begin the lesson Using questions and answers, review their understanding of the previous lesson.
Phase 2: Mainnew learning including assessment
Guide learners to explore how technology is used to save lives in communities. Group them into groups of a maximum of five and let them present their findings to the class. Guide learners to brainstorm the effects of technology on the community. Show learners videos or pictures of effects of technology on the community. Let them discuss in groups, the effects of technology on their own community. Positive effects – health care, education, manufacturing, agriculture etc.
Negative effects – resource depletion, pollution, privacy and security etc
For this activity, learners use basic mobile phone, portable radio and printed photographs of technology in a Ghanaian clinic to examine familiar devices and connect each one with a practical community use.
Phase 3plenary / reflections
Ask learners questions to review their understanding of the lesson. Have learners write 3 facts of the lesson on a sheet of paper and it in their pockets and learn it on their way home.

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