Book 3
Book 3
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LESSON PL AN Class 3
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At the end of the chapter, the student will be able to:
List different fields where computers are used
Differentiate between hardware and software
Explain working of various devices that are connected to the computer
Understand the need of software
Know about different types of software
Distinguish between system software and application software
Understand the working of a computer system
Explain IPO
Teaching Aid:
A chart/presentation on computer hardware or software
Flashcards of real-life examples to explain the concept of IPO
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Lesson Connect:
Discuss the features of computers. Also, talk about various fields where computers are used.
Ask about the main parts and peripheral devices of a computer.
Show the created chart or presentation in the classroom and ask the students to identify the
hardware. Also encourage them to share the use of any software they have used.
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Sub Topics: Software and Working of Computer
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Learning Outcomes
Students should be able to explain the role of
different hardware component as discussed in the
chapter.
Methodology
3 Brain Developer
Ask the students to complete the Brain Developer on their own. Help them to complete all the
questions.
4- 5 My Activity
Ask the students to solve the crossword with the help of the given clues. Also, help them complete
the rest of the activities. These activities are included to assess the students' learnt knowledge
and improve their computational thinking skills.
6 Lab Session
Ask the students to complete the activity given under Lab session.
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Group Discussion
Conduct a group discussion on the topic ‘Are Hardware and Software Interdependent?" This
activity enables the students to share their views and knowledge with others. It also helps in
improving the communication skills of the students.
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Project Work
Create groups of 2-3 students and assign the project work to complete in the classroom or as an
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Exercise
assignment.
Answers
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1. True
2. False
3. True
4. False
5. True
Chapter - 2 Introduction to GUI Operating System
Total Periods: 5
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Recognise Windows desktop and its elements
Perform basic operations on the Windows desktop
Know about safe and normal modes
Teaching Aid
A Windows-based computer system or smartboard in the classroom
Lesson Connect:
Discuss why the OS is important for a computer. Also, tell them the names of the different
operating systems that are commonly used these days.
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• Know about safe and normal modes.
• Shut down a computer
• Show them how to change the desktop
background.
• Show the students how to apply screen save.
• Explain to the students about the safe and
normal mode.
• Show the students how to shut down the
computer in a proper way.
Lesson Conclusion:
Students should be able to perform basic
operations on the desktop as discussed in the
chapter.
4 Brain Developer
Ask the students to complete the Brain Developer on their own. Help them to complete all the
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questions.
5 My Activity
Ask the students to solve the crossword with the help of the given clues. This activity helps the
students in improving their computational thinking skills.
6 Lab Session
Ask the students to complete the activity given under Lab session. Activities are included in this
section to make the students familiar with Windows desktop.
7 Group Discussion
Conduct a group discussion on the given topics. This activity enables the students to share their
views and knowledge with others. It also helps in improving the communication skills of the
students.
8 Project Work
Create groups of 2-3 students and assign the project work to complete in the classroom or as
an assignment.
Exercise
Write (T) True or (F) False.
1. A graphical user interface provides a picture-oriented way to interact.
2. The first screen that appears is called icons.
3. Screen saver appears when you press a key or move the mouse.
4. The taskbar is a long horizontal bar at the bottom of the Desktop.
Answers
1. True 2. False 3. False 4. True
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Chapter - 3 Introduction to Word Processor
Total Periods: 7
Prior Knowledge Required:
The student should be able to:
Open and close programs in Windows
Use keyboard and mouse
Switch on and shut down a computer
Learning Outcomes:
At the end of the chapter, the student will be able to:
Explain the use of word processor
Describe the components of word processor window
Period
Learning Outcomes Methodology
No.
4 • Open an existing Word file Lesson Conduct:
• Make changes in the existing file
• Save the changes in the same file • Demonstrate to the students how to open
an existing file in Word.
• Use Save As command to create a new
copy with changes • Show them how they can make changes in
the existing file.
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• Tell the difference between Save and Save
As commands and show them the working
of these command.
Lesson Conclusion:
Students should be able to open and edit the
existing Word file on computer. Also, they
should know the difference between Save and
Save As.
Ask the students to complete the Brain Developer on their own. Help them to complete all the
questions.
6 My Activity
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Ask the students to complete the activity given under My Activity. This activity is included to
make the students familiar with the Word application.
7 Group Discussion
Conduct a group discussion on the given topic. This activity enables the students to share their
views and knowledge with others. It also helps in improving the communication skills of the
students.
Exercise
Fill in the blanks.
1. The …………………… contains several tabs on it, such as File, Home, Insert, Page Layout, etc.
2. The Quick Access Toolbar is present on the …………………. bar.
3. There are two ……………………………… bars in the Word window.
4. You need to …………………………… the text before moving or copying it.
Answers
1. Ribbon 2. Title 3. Scroll 4. Select
Worksheets 1 and 2
Total Periods: 2
1 Worksheet 1
Ask the students to complete the worksheet 1. It is included in order to assess the students'
understanding of their learning.
2 Worksheet 2
Ask the students to complete the worksheet 2. It is also included in order to assess the students'
understanding of their learning. This worksheet will also help the students improve their writing
skills.
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Total Periods: 4
Prior Knowledge Required:
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Period
No.
2-3 •
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Learning Outcomes
6 Lab Session
Ask the students to complete the activity given under Lab session. Activities are included in this
section to make the students familiar with the use of the internet.
7 Group Discussion
Conduct a group discussion on the given topics. This activity enables the students to share their
views and knowledge with others. It also helps in improving the communication skills of the
students.
8 Project Work
Create groups of 2-3 students and assign the project work to complete in the classroom or as an
assignment. Also, make sure the students know how they can protect themselves from the
corona virus.
Exercise
Fill in the blanks.
1. A website is identified by its unique address, which is known as ……………….. .
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3. A ………………engine is a software that searches for any information required by the user.
4. A good digital citizen is a person who uses the ……………… safely and in the right way.
Answers
1. URL
2. Email
3. Search
4. Internet
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Chapter - 5 Fun with Paint
Total Periods: 12
Prior Knowledge Required:
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Use different tools in Paint.
Teaching Aid
A windows-based computer system
Lesson Connect:
Ask the students to recall the features of Paint. Discuss with them how to open Paint on the
computer. Also, revise them all the tools they have learnt in Paint.
Sub Topics: The Tools Group
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Period
No. Learning Outcomes Methodology
1-3 Use the Pencil, Eraser, Fill with color, Lesson Conduct:
Color Picker, and Text tools in Paint • To revise the basic shapes tools that they have
learnt in Paint, ask the students to create a hut
or train.
• Demonstrate to the students the use of the
Pencil, Eraser, Fill with color, Color Picker, Text
tools in Paint.
Lesson Conclusion:
Students should be able to use different tools
in Paint while creating objects.
4 My Activity
Demonstrate to the students how they can use brushes in Paint to colour or draw objects.
Sub Topics: Callouts and Modifying a Picture
Period
No. Learning Outcomes Methodology
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Sub Topics: Different File Formats Supported by Paint
• Also, demonstrate to them the steps of
resizing an image.
Lesson Conclusion:
Students should be able to create and modify
different objects in Paint.
Period
No. Learning Outcomes Methodology
8 Brain Developer
Ask the students to complete the Brain Developer on their own. Help them to complete all the
questions.
9 My Activity
Ask the students to complete the activity given under My Activity. This activity helps the students to
follow step-by-step approach.
10 Lab Session
Ask the students to complete the activity given under Lab session. Activities are included in this
section to make the students familiar with the use of different tools available in Paint.
11 Group Discussion
Conduct a group discussion on the given topics. This activity enables the students to share their views
and knowledge with others. It also helps in improving the communication skills of the students.
12 Project Work
Create groups of 2-3 students and assign the project work to complete in the classroom or as an
assignment. Also, make sure the students know how they can protect themselves from the corona
virus.
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Exercise:
1. Which tool is used to erase the drawing?
2. Name two parts of Ribbon of MS Paint.
3. ………………….. tool is used to draw free form lines.
Answers
1. Eraser tool
2. Tabs and Groups
3. Pencil
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Chapter - 6 File Management: Organisation of
Folders
Total Periods: 8
Prior Knowledge Required:
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Learning Outcomes:
At the end of the chapter, the student will be able to:
Explain the concept of a folder
Create, save, and open a file and folder
Save a file in the folder using a specified path
Teaching Aid
A windows-based computer system or smartboard
Lesson Connect:
Discuss different storage places that the students have seen at home and in school. Tell
them
the need of storage places.
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Sub Topics: Files and Folders, Creating a Folder and
File, Saving A File, and Opening a File or Folder
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Learning Outcomes Methodology
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1-4 • Understand the concept of a folder Lesson Conduct:
• Create, save, and open a file and folder • Discuss the importance of storage places
• Save a file in the folder using a specified and storing things properly.
path • Tell them about file and folder.
• Demonstrate to the students how to create,
My Activity save, and open a file and folder. Also, show
Ask the students to complete the activity them the steps of saving a file in the folder
using a specified path.
given under My Activity.
Lesson Conclusion:
Students should be able to create files and folder.
They should be able to organise files in folders.
5 Brain Developer
Ask the students to complete the Brain Developer on their own. Help them to complete all the
questions.
6 Lab Session
Ask the students to complete the activity given under Lab session. Activities are included in this
section to make the students familiar with the use of files and folders.
7 Group Discussion
Conduct a group discussion on the given topics. This activity enables the students to share their
views and knowledge with others. It also helps in improving the communication skills of the
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Exercise:
students.
Project Work
Create groups of 2-3 students and assign the project work to complete in the classroom or as an
assignment. Also, make sure the students know how they can protect themselves from the
corona virus.
1 Worksheet 3
Ask the students to complete the worksheet 3. It is included in order to assess the students'
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understanding of their learning.
Worksheet 4
Ask the students to complete the worksheet 4. It is also included in order to assess the students'
understanding of their learning. This worksheet will also help the students improve their writing
skills.
Project Work
Total Periods: 4
Ask the students to complete their project work. Help them if they required. Project work can be
assigned during vacation also.
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Board Game
Total Periods: 1
Encourage the students to play board game with their friends or classmates to assess the knowledge of
each other. Take a dice and two counters and follow the instructions given in the board game to play it.
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National Cyber Olympiad
Total Periods: 1
Ask the students to practice the questions given in sample paper to prepare for NCO.
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