User:Ashmita shrestha lesson plan 4

Subject: Computer science

Class: 7

Topic : Operating system

No of student: 25

Name of school : ABC

period: 3rd

Time: 10 Minutes

Specific Objective:[edit | edit source]

Students will gain a basic understanding of what an operating system is and its primary functions.

Teaching materials:[edit | edit source]

• Whiteboard and markers
• Projector and computer(optional)

Introduction (2 minutes):[edit | edit source]

• Greet the student enthusiastically
• Begin with a quick attention grabber:"Rase your hand if you have ever used a computer or smartphone!"

Defination and Analogy(2 minute):[edit | edit source]

• "An operating syastem is like the manager of a computer.it helps the computer run smoothly by managing hardware and software."
• Analogy:"Think of it as the traffic cop that directs the flow of data and commands between the computers haedware and the user."

Key functions (3 minutes):[edit | edit source]

• Briefly explain the main functions of an operating system:
• Managing hardware resources (CPU, memory, disk space)
• Providing a user interface (GUI or Command Line Interface)
• Running and managing applications
• Handling file systems and storage

Interactive Activity (3 minutes):[edit | edit source]

• If using a projector, demonstrate a simple operating system interface (e.g., desktop or smartphone screen).

• Point out icons, folders, and briefly simulate opening an application.
• Ask a volunteer to identify what they observe

Conclusion and Closing (2 minutes):[edit | edit source]

• Recap the key points: "Today, we learned that an operating system is like a computer manager, and it helps us interact with our devices smoothly."
• Connect to real-life: "Imagine if your computer or phone didn't have an operating system. It would be like trying to use a tool without any instructions."