Computer science lesson plan
Class:3rd - Lesson:7 Tux paint (Line tool).

Purpose: Learn to use the ‘Lines’ tool, ‘Text’ tool and the ‘fill’ tool.

No. of Classes

Two or three classes (Teacher's decision).

Material Required

Tux paint.

Curriculum Content
  • (5.3) Loop
  • (4.1) Direction
    • Prior knowledge

    Children should be familiar with the tools and shapes of Tux Paint and should be able to
    - Create a new file using ‘New’ Option
    - Perform painting activities (Paint brush, brush model, brush thickness, colour)
    - Draw Shapes
    - Quit

    Exercise

    Exercise:


    • Draw a Star as shown in the below picture, using the ‘Lines’ tool and shade the Star using the ‘fill’ tool or the ‘paint’ tool. Add a title for the Star using the ‘text’ tool.
    • Try the below actions in the Tux paint app. Clickhere to open Tux paint app.
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  • Link to view the solution video.

    • Teacher Instruction
    1. Students should know to use the Text and Lines tool, and should know to draw new shapes using the available shapes.
    2. Teachers help students use their own creativity to draw pictures.
    3. Students should be able to draw the Star shape and should also try to draw other shapes.
    4. Teachers to help students familiarise themselves with the keyboard and typing.