Booting a computer

Grade: 1
Topic: Booting a Computer
Date: 29th June 2026

Learning Objectives
By the end of the lesson, pupils should be able to:
Explain what booting a computer means.
Identify the steps in starting a computer.
Demonstrate how to boot a computer.
 

Introduction 
Ask pupils:
Have you seen a computer before?
What happens when you press the power button?
Explain that when we turn on a computer and it starts working, it is called booting.
 

Meaning of Booting
Booting is the process of starting or turning on a computer so it becomes ready to use.
 

Steps in Booting a Computer
Switch on the power supply.
Press the power button on the computer (CPU).
Turn on the monitor.
Wait for the computer to load and show the desktop screen.
 

Teaching Aids
A computer system
Chart showing parts of a computer
Pictures of computer devices
 

Class Activity
Let pupils watch the teacher turn on the computer.
Ask a pupil to point to the power button.
 

Conclusion 
Review by asking pupils:
What is booting?
What button do we press to start a computer?
 

Questions and Answers
1. What is booting?
Booting is the process of starting a computer.
2. What do we press to start a computer?
The power button.
3. Mention one device used when booting a computer.
Monitor.
4. What happens after booting the computer?
The computer becomes ready to use.
5. Should we press the power button many times?
No.
6. What appears on the screen after the computer starts?
The desktop screen.