Computer Science Lesson Plan
Class: 4 - Lesson: 2 Windows UI
(Windows on, Icons, System tray, Shut down, Restart, Sleep, Task bar)

Purpose: To learn the basics of computers (windows on, icons, system tray, shut down, restart, sleep and task bar).

No. of Classes

One class.

Material Required

Desktop computer or laptop computer.

Curriculum Content
  • 3.1) Start Button
  • 3.2) Icon
  • 3.3) Task Bar
  • 3.4) System tray or Notification area
  • 3.8) Shut down
  • 3.9) Restart
  • 3.10) Sleep
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    Prior Knowledge

    Students should know:

  • How to switch a computer on and off.
  • How to operate the mouse and keyboard.

    • Exercise

    Exercise 1


      1. Explain: windows on, icons, system tray, shut down, restart, sleep and task bar.

    • How do you turn on the computer?
    • What is an icon? Why do we use icons?
    • Find the time and date in the system tray.
    • Shut down the computer through Windows, and also use the shortcut key (Alt + F4) to shut down your computer.
    • Restart the computer using the task bar.
    • Put your system into sleep mode.
    • What will you see in the task bar if many applications are open?

    Solution


  • Link to view the solution video for the exercise.

    • Teacher Instructions
    1. Teachers should explain the difference between sleep and shut down.
    2. Use the terms "Power button", "Task Bar" and "System tray", etc. while teaching, so that students become familiar with them.