User:Jyoti Real Teaching Lesson Plan 10

Subject: Computer Science Unit: Six

Class: 6 Topic: Exploring Operating System in the lab

Time: 45 Minutes Period: 4th

Number of Students: School: Adarsha Secondary School, Layaku, Thimi

Specific Objectives

At end of the class

• Start and Shut down a computer
• Change the Desktop Background
• Save the Screen Saver

Materials:

• Computer lab with windows
• Projector and screen
• Whiteboard and markers
• Handouts with key instructions and tasks
• Access to the internet for additional resources

Introduction :

• Briefly recap the basic concepts of operating systems discussed in previous classes.
• Explain the purpose of the lab session: to gain practical experience with different operating systems.

Lab Exploration:

1. Start and Shout down Computer:
   • Provide a quick overview of the desktop environment at each station.
2. Task Rotation (20 mins):
   • Divide the lab time into short intervals (5-7 minutes each) and have students rotate to different stations.
   • At each station, provide a specific task related to the operating system installed (Start and Shout down computer, Change the Background of Computer etc).
   • Encourage students to explore and complete the tasks collaboratively.
3. Guided Exploration (5 mins):
   • Bring the class together and discuss the commonalities and differences students observed among the operating systems.
   • Highlight any challenges or interesting features they encountered.

Discussion :

• Facilitate a class discussion on the experiences and observations during the lab.
• Encourage students to share any difficulties they faced and discuss solutions as a group.

Assessment:

• Evaluate student participation and engagement during the lab.
• Review the completion of assigned tasks at each station.