Information Technology Scheme of Work for Primary 3
Information technology plays an increasingly significant role in modern education, shaping students’ understanding of computers and digital systems from an early age. The scheme of work provided outlines the curriculum for teaching primary school students about the history of computers, input and output devices, the system unit, and storage devices. Below is a summarized and plagiarism-free version of the scheme of work, including the learning objectives, content, activities, teaching/learning resources, and evaluation methods for each term.
First Term Information Technology Scheme of Work for Primary 3
Information Technology Scheme of Work for Primary 1
Information Technology Scheme of Work for Primary 2
| Week | MODULE/TOPIC | PERFORMANCE OBJECTIVES | Contents | Activities | Teaching/Learning Resources |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1-2 | History of Computers | Identify early counting devices | Early counting devices: Counting with Fingers, toes, pebbles, stones, sticks, etc. | Count with fingers, sticks, stones, etc. | Sticks, Stones, Seeds, Fingers, Toes |
| 3-4 | History of Computers | Identify mechanical calculating devices | Mechanical calculating devices: Abacus, Calculator, Napier bone | Demonstrate use of Abacus and calculator | Abacus, Calculator, Pictures |
| 5-6 | History of Computers | Identify landmarks in transition to present day computers | Transition from early calculating devices to present-day computers | Show pictures of computing devices | Computer, Pictures |
| 7 | MID-TERM TEST | Conduct a mid-term test | |||
| 8-9 | Input and Output devices | State meaning of input devices | Input devices: Meaning of input devices | Use keyboard and mouse for input | Keyboard, Mouse, Pictures |
| 10 | Input and Output devices | State meaning of output devices, Identify output devices | Output devices: Meaning, e.g. monitor and printer | Explain output devices, display monitor and printer pictures | Monitor, Printer, Pictures |
| 11 | REVISION | Conduct revision activities | |||
| 12-13 | EXAMINATION | Conduct end-of-term examination |
Second Term Information Technology Scheme of Work for Primary 3
Information Technology Scheme of Work for Primary 4
Information Technology Scheme of Work for Primary 5
| Week | MODULE/TOPIC | PERFORMANCE OBJECTIVES | Contents | Activities | Teaching/Learning Resources |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | REVISION | Conduct revision activities | |||
| 2-3 | The System Unit | Describe a system unit | System Unit | Explain and discuss system unit | Computer system, Pictures |
| 4-5 | The System Unit | Identify components of the system unit | Components: CPU, Disk Drives, Mother Board | Identify drives on system unit, write notes | Picture/Chart of system unit |
| 6 | The System Unit | Locate and identify drives on system unit | Drives in CPU | Identify drives in CPU and their functions | Picture of system unit |
| 7 | MID-TERM TEST | Conduct a mid-term test | |||
| 8-9 | The System Unit | List parts of the CPU | Parts of the CPU | Identify and discuss parts of the CPU | Computer system, System Unit |
| 10-11 | The System Unit | State functions of CPU | Functions of the CPU | Explain functions of the CPU, discuss | Computer system, System Unit |
| 12-13 | EXAMINATION | Conduct end-of-term examination |
Third Term Information Technology Scheme of Work for Primary 3
Information Technology Scheme of Work for Primary 6
| Week | MODULE/TOPIC | PERFORMANCE OBJECTIVES | Contents | Activities | Teaching/Learning Resources |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | REVISION | Conduct revision activities | |||
| 2 | Storage Devices | Explain the term storage device | Storage devices | Display and explain storage devices | Floppy disk, Compact disk, DVD, Hard disk |
| 3-4 | Storage Devices | Identify types of computer storage devices | Types of storage devices | Show types of storage devices, discuss hard disk | Hard disk, Floppy disk, DVD, etc. |
| 5-6 | Storage Devices | Mention differences between drive and disk | Difference between storage drive and disk | State difference between storage disk and drive | |
| 7 | MID-TERM TEST | Conduct a mid-term test | |||
| 8-9 | Storage Devices | State uses/functions of storage devices | Uses/functions of storage devices | Mention functions of storage devices | Floppy disk, Compact disk, DVD, Hard disk |
| 10-11 | Storage Devices | Mention ways of caring for storage devices | Care of storage devices | List ways of caring for storage devices | Floppy disk, Compact disk, DVD, Hard disk |
| 12-13 | EXAMINATION | Conduct end-of-term examination |
This scheme of work for Primary 3 covers the history of computers, input and output devices, the system unit, and storage devices. It aims to engage students in practical activities and discussions while utilizing a variety of teaching resources to ensure a comprehensive understanding of the topics. Each term includes revision, a mid-term test, and an examination to assess students’ progress and knowledge retention. This curriculum is designed to foster a strong foundation in information technology concepts and skills for primary school students.