Computer Science Lesson Plan
Class: 3rd - Lesson: 4 Tux Paint (Select Picture)

Purpose: To learn how to open a new picture and fill colours in the picture using Tux Paint.

No. of Classes

Two or three classes (teacher's decision).

Material Required

Tux Paint.

Prior Knowledge

Students should know:

  • Basic computer usage (mouse and keyboard).
  • Exercise

    Exercise 1



    1. Try the actions below in the Tux Paint app. Click here to open the Tux Paint app.
    • Open the Tux Paint app, select a new picture slide, use fill colour, and then quit the Tux Paint app.

    Solutions



  • Link to view the solution file.
  • Link to view the solution video.

  • Teacher Instructions
    1. Students should learn how to select a new slide and how to quit.
    2. Students should be taught to select a new picture.
    3. Students should be able to fill colours and should know how to quit the application.
    4. Students should be aware of the different ways to select a new slide.
    5. When filling a new image with colour, if the colour spreads beyond the shape, tell students that the outline is not a closed curve.
    6. Students should know how to quit the application on their own.