Computer science lesson plan
Class: 1st to 2nd- Lesson:2 Basic computer usage (Mouse - Part 2).

Purpose: Learn about Mouse handling. Improve mouse Trackpad control. Children should know about dragging & scrolling. To understand systematic procedures which are involved in the game.

No. of Classes

Two or three classes (Teacher's decision).

Material Required

Gcompris, Code.org

Curriculum Content
  • (2.1) Mouse handling
  • (5.1) Basic program
    • Prior knowledge

    Children should be familiar with mouse handling.

    Exercise

    Exercise:1


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


    Teacher Instruction
    1. It is best to play with a teacher companion while students play hose and scrolling games using Gcompris.
    2. Students should be familiar with using the mouse and trackpad at the end of games.
    3. To make students play another game for dragging.
      Gcompris --> Puzzle --> Assemble the puzzle & The tangram puzzle game.
    4. Click here code.org another game for dragging.
    5. Teacher to use the words "Mouse", "left click" and "Right click" when teaching.