Grade: 3
Learning Outcomes
- Develop foundational ICT skills including proficiency in Microsoft PowerPoint and Excel, understanding computer memory, numeric conversions, and safe internet usage.
- Gain insight into the history and evolution of computers, comprehend concepts like algorithms, operating systems, and hardware/software distinctions.
- Cultivate digital literacy and responsible online behavior, while also fostering basic programming skills through Scratch, enabling Grade 3 students to navigate the digital world effectively and ethically.
Curriculum
Book reference: NOTES PROVIDED BY TEACHER
Curriculum
- Introduction to Technology and Computers:
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- Introduce basic concepts of technology and computers, including their uses and importance in daily life.
- Microsoft PowerPoint:
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- Learn the fundamentals of creating and editing presentations using Microsoft PowerPoint, including adding text, images, and animations.
- Microsoft Excel:
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- Explore the basics of spreadsheet software with Microsoft Excel, including entering data, formatting cells, and creating simple formulas.
- Computer Memory:
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- Understand the concept of computer memory, including types (e.g., RAM, ROM) and their functions.
- Numeric Conversions:
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- Introduce the concept of numeric conversions, including converting between different number systems (e.g., binary, decimal).
- Webpage “www” Using Search Engines:
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- Learn how to navigate the internet safely and effectively using web browsers and search engines, emphasizing responsible online behavior.
- History of Computers:
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- Explore the history of computers, from early mechanical devices to modern digital technology, highlighting key milestones and inventions.
- eSafety:
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- Understand the importance of internet safety and privacy, including identifying and avoiding online risks and practicing responsible digital citizenship.
- Algorithm (Introduction):
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- Introduce the concept of algorithms as step-by-step instructions for solving problems, using simple examples and hands-on activities.
- Operating Systems:
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- Learn about different computer operating systems (e.g., Windows, macOS, Linux) and their functions.
- Hardware & Software:
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- Understand the difference between hardware (physical components) and software (programs and applications) and their roles in computing.
- Scratch:
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- Explore basic programming concepts using Scratch, a visual programminglanguage, to create simple animations and games.
Mahrukh Naz
Introducing our fantastic online technology teacher, Miss Mahrukh Naz, who goes above and beyond to make learning technology not only easy and practical but also incredibly enjoyable for our students.