TENDERTOES ACADEMYSubject: Basic Science
Class: Grade 1
Topic: Computer and Its Usefulness
Instructor's Name: Miss Choice
Age: 5-6 years
Date: 2nd - 6th March 2026
Learning Objectives
By the end of the lesson, pupils should be able to:
Say what a computer is.
Name the main parts of a computer.
Tell at least three uses of a computer.
Teaching Aids
A real computer or pictures of a computer
Chart showing parts of a computer
Flashcards
Introduction
Ask pupils:
Have you seen a computer before?
Where did you see it? (school, home, office)
Show them a computer or picture.
Tell them:
A computer is an electronic machine that helps us work, learn, and play.
Presentation
A. Meaning of a Computer
A computer is a machine that helps us type, draw, count, watch videos, and play games.
B. Main Parts of a Computer
Monitor – Looks like a TV. It shows pictures and words.
Keyboard – Has letters and numbers. It helps us type.
Mouse – Helps us point and click.
CPU (Central Processing Unit) – The “brain” of the computer.
(Show each part to the pupils.)
C. Uses of a Computer
To type letters
To draw pictures
To watch cartoons
To play games
To learn new things
To store information
Activity
Let pupils point to parts of the computer.
Let them say one use of a computer each.
Conclusion
Ask pupils to repeat:
A computer helps us learn, work, and play.
Questions
1. What is a computer?
A computer is an electronic machine that helps us work and learn.
2. Name two parts of a computer.
Monitor and keyboard.
3. Which part looks like a TV?
Monitor.
4. Which part helps us type?
Keyboard.
5. Mention two uses of a computer.
To type and to play games.