Computer Science Lesson Plan
Class: 1st to 2nd - Lesson: 1 Basic Computer Usage (Mouse - Part 1)

Purpose: To learn mouse handling, to improve mouse control, and to understand the systematic procedures involved in the games.

No. of Classes

Two or three classes (teacher's decision).

Material Required

GCompris, EduActiv8.

Curriculum Content
  • 2.1) Mouse handling
  • Prior Knowledge

    None.

    Exercise

    Exercise 1



    Search for the games below in GCompris and try playing them:

    Exercise 2



    Search for the game below in EduActiv8 and try playing it:


    Teacher Instructions
    1. Guidance should be given to each individual student for every exercise.
    2. Every time students use a computer, teach them:

      - how to use the mouse or trackpad,

      - how the mouse moves on the computer screen,

      - left click and right click.

    3. Teachers should monitor the students and ensure that they use only the left click.
    4. Students should perform various actions with the mouse, such as left click and left double click, using GCompris and EduActiv8.