Class: Primary 3
Term: 1st Term
Week: 1
Age: 8 years
Period:
Duration: 40 minutes
Date:
Subject: Basic Science & Technology
Curriculum Theme: Computer Studies
Topic: HISTORY OF COMPUTER – (1)
Content: Early counting devices: Fingers, Toes, Pebbles, Stones, Sticks, Cowries, Seeds
Specific Objectives:
By the end of the lesson, pupils should be able to:
- Define counting devices
- Demonstrate counting using objects
- Explain the concept of early computing
- List 5 devices/objects used in the early days of computers.
Reference Materials:
- 9 – Years Basic Education Curriculum
- Abuja Educational Resource Centre Scheme of work
- NAPPS National Unified Scheme of Work
- Online Information
- Textbooks (List your relevant textbook here)
Instructional Materials:
- Pebbles
- Stones
- Sticks
- Cowries
- Seeds
- Visual aids
Rationale for the Lesson:
Understanding the history of computers helps us appreciate the development of technology and how counting evolved into advanced computing.
Prerequisite/Previous Knowledge:
Pupils should have basic knowledge of counting and simple arithmetic.
INSTRUCTIONAL PROCEDURES:
Content Development: Early Counting Devices
| Content | Time | Teaching Method | Teacher’s Points/Activities | Pupils’ Activities |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Introduction | 5 mins | Discussion | – Explain the topic: “History of Computer.” – Discuss the importance of counting in everyday life. | Listen attentively and participate in the discussion. |
| Counting with Fingers and Toes | 5 mins | Demonstration | – Show how people used their fingers and toes to count. – Engage pupils to count with their fingers and toes. | Count along using their fingers and toes. |
| Using Pebbles, Stones, and Sticks (5 mins) | 5 mins | Demonstration | – Demonstrate counting using pebbles, stones, and sticks. – Encourage pupils to try counting with these objects. | Count with pebbles, stones, and sticks. |
| Cowries and Seeds (5 mins) | 5 mins | Discussion and Demonstration | – Explain the use of cowries and seeds in counting. – Show how they were counted. | Watch and learn how cowries and seeds were used for counting. |
| The Concept of Computing (5 mins) | 5 mins | Discussion | – Introduce the concept of computing and its relation to counting. | Listen and ask questions if needed. |
| Note Taking (5 mins) | 5 mins | Guided Note-Taking | – Provide a concise note summarizing key points. – Pupils copy the note into their notebooks. | Copy the note into their notebooks. |
| Evaluation (5 mins) | 5 mins | Question and Answer | – Ask questions to assess understanding. – Encourage pupils to participate and answer questions. | Participate and provide answers to questions. |
| Conclusion (5 mins) | 5 mins | Recap | – Summarize key points discussed in the lesson. – Reinforce the importance of counting in computer history. | Listen to the summary and reinforce their understanding. |
Note to Pupils:
HISTORY OF COMPUTER
Counting is the basis of early computers.
Counting devices are things that help us count and keep track of numbers. These can be everyday items like our fingers or special objects like pebbles, sticks, or shells. They make it easier for us to do math and keep count of things.
In the early days of computing, we used our fingers, toes, pebbles, stones, sticks, cowries, and seeds to count.
These early counting methods led to the development of computers.
The Concept of Early Computing
In the days of early counting devices, computing primarily meant performing mathematical operations manually or with the help of simple tools like pebbles, sticks, and fingers.
Evaluation:
- What is the topic of our lesson today?
- Name two objects people used for counting in the past.
- Explain the importance of counting in computing.
- Demonstrate counting using pebbles or stones.
Note to Teachers:
Customize the lesson to suit your teaching style and resources. Ensure pupils understand the historical development of computers from counting methods.
