User:Saroj Neupane Real Teaching Lesson Plan 22

Subject: Computer Science

Class:9

Time:45 Minutes

Number of Students: 40

Unit:4

Topic:Shapes and Smart Art in Microsoft Word

Period: 2nd

School: Shree Okhreni Secondary School

Specific Objective

• Students will learn how to work with shapes and create smart art in Microsoft Word.

Teaching Materials

• Computers with Microsoft Word installed
• Projector and screen for demonstration
• https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Hna1uJN1-qY&ab_channel=GCFLearnFree

Tesching Learning Activity

Introduction (5 minutes)

• Start by discussing the importance of visual elements in documents.
• Explain that today's lesson will focus on using shapes and smart art to enhance document design.
• Briefly mention the practical applications of these skills in creating visually appealing documents.

Overview of Shapes in Microsoft Word (10 minutes)

• Open Microsoft Word and guide students through the following:
• Click on the "Insert" tab.
• Select "Shapes" and show the various categories (e.g., rectangles, circles, arrows).
• Demonstrate how to draw a shape and customize its fill color, outline, and size.
• Practice drawing simple shapes (e.g., rectangle, oval) and customizing them.

Activity 1: Creating a Shape Composition (10 minutes)

• Assign a task where students need to create a composition using different shapes.
• Instruct them to:
• Use at least three different shapes.
• Adjust the size, color, and outline of each shape.
• Arrange the shapes in a visually pleasing way.
• Encourage creativity and artistic expression.

Overview of Smart Art (5 minutes)

• Discuss the concept of Smart Art and its benefits in visual communication.
• Navigate to the "Insert" tab, select "Smart Art," and show the available layouts.
• Explain how Smart Art can be used to represent processes, relationships, and hierarchies.

Activity 2: Creating a Smart Art Diagram (10 minutes)

• Assign a task where students need to create a Smart Art diagram.
• Instruct them to:
• Choose a Smart Art layout that fits the content (e.g., process, hierarchy).
• Enter relevant text in each shape or step.
• Customize the Smart Art, changing colors and styles as needed.
• Discuss the meaning and purpose of their Smart Art creation.

Conclusion and Review (5 minutes)

• Discuss the importance of shapes and Smart Art in visual communication.
• Ask students to share their experiences and any challenges they faced.
• Review the key steps for working with shapes and creating Smart Art in Microsoft Word.

Homework

• Ask students to create a document that includes both shapes and a Smart Art diagram to represent a concept or process they find interesting.
• Encourage them to experiment with various styles and layouts.

Assessment

• Assess students based on their participation in activities, creativity in composing shapes and Smart Art, and the completion of the homework assignment.