Computer Science Lesson Plan
Class: 6 - Lesson: 3 Windows UI and Operating System

Purpose: To learn about the operating system (OS), the types of OS, the Task Manager window and the Windows UI.

No. of Classes

One class (teacher's decision).

Material Required

Computer with a Windows operating system.

Curriculum Content
  • 1.1) What is OS?
  • 1.2) Types of OS
  • 2.1) Windows Versions and usage of OS
  • 2.3) Clipboard
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    Prior Knowledge

    Students should know:

  • About the 'This PC' icon, the Task Manager, and the basics of the internet.
  • The 'minimize' and 'maximize' options.

    • Exercises

    Exercise 1


    1. What is an operating system (OS)? Give some examples of operating systems. Are cell phones also computers?

    Exercise 2


    1. How does the operating system (OS) control all the devices and applications?

    Exercise 3


    1. What is the clipboard? Explain what the clipboard is used for.

    Exercise 4


    1. Change the desktop background picture, and change the default size of the app icons and text.

    Solutions


  • Link to copy the solution presentation for Exercise 1.
  • Link to view the solution video for Exercise 2.
  • Link to view the solution video for Exercise 3.
  • Link to view the solution video for Exercise 4.

    • Teacher Instructions
    1. Teachers should mention open source and proprietary operating systems.
    2. Teachers should ensure that more than one application is open at the same time.
    3. Teachers should show the folders and apps available on their mobile phones, to help students understand that mobile phones are similar to computers.
    4. Teachers should teach how to open the Task Manager window (Ctrl + Alt + Del, or Ctrl + Shift + Esc, or right click on the task bar and select Task Manager).
    5. POINTS TO PONDER: What is the structure of an OS?