CLASS - IV

Computer
COMPUTER
Topic 1: Computers – Storage and Memory device

Studies
STUDIES
A Computer system is a highly organised system that processes data which is a
representation of facts, concepts or instructions. Processed data become information on
which decisions and actions are based. Bits and Bytes are the basic units to represent
data in the computer system. Computer data storage often called storage or memory is
a technology used to retain digital data internally or externally. There are two types of
memory – Internal and External.

Learning Outcomes:
Children will be able to:
differentiate between the terms data and information;
explain the purpose of internal and external memory;
describe different data storage units;
list the primary and secondary data storage devices.

Computers – Storage and Memory device

Suggested Transactional Suggested Learning
Key Concepts
Processes Resources
 Data vs Information  Discussing about data and  Physical memory devices/
 Data storage units-basic facts information related to real-life visuals using IWB.
 Internal and External memory scenario by using a computer.  Online Worksheets
 Primary and Secondary Storage  Explaining the concept of  Online computer experiences.
Devices memory and its capacity
related to the size of the storage
devices.
 Introducing the basic concepts
of bits and bytes. Relating the
units to digital system (ON and
OFF).
 Providing opportunities for
hands on practice to the
children through online
Worksheets

Life Skills: General awareness

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 Topic 2: GUI Operating System – Desktop Management

The Graphical User Interface (GUI) operating system has a visual environment using
windows, buttons, and icons. Using this interface, user can customise the wallpaper,
screen/desktop, set time/date, etc.

Learning Outcomes:
Children will be able to:
recall the features of OS and GUI;
identify and use the Task Bar, Quick Launch Bar and short cut menu;
customize the windows setup.

GUI Operating System – Desktop Management

Suggested Transactional Suggested Learning
Key Concepts
Processes Resources
 Recapitulation of the Topic  Conducting activities to:  Computer / IWB with GUI
done in previous class.  Explaining the use of different operating system.
 Usage of Quick Launch Bar, task bars and customizing  Hands on experiences
Task Bar windows.  Worksheet analysis by teacher.
 Setting Date, time and volume  Observing children work
of the speaker. responsibly on the windows set
 Use of shortcut menu up and providing a timely
feedback.

Life Skills: General Awareness

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 Topic 3: Tools of Word Processor

Editing tools present in the word processing software are used to modify documents
while Formatting tools are used to design how each page of the document will appear
when it is printed. The printer is an output device (hardware) connected to the
computer, that enables the user to take a hard copy of the files stored in the internal/
external storage devices.

Learning Outcomes:
Children will be able to:
use various features of editing and formatting;
use shortcut keys;
prepare a document based on their requirement;
preview and print a document.

Tools of Word Processor

Suggested Learning
Key Concepts Suggested Transactional Processes
Resources
 Editing a document  Recapitulation of the activities done in  Computer/IWB with a word
 using Undo and redo previous class. processor software.
commands  Review of the features done previously.  Printer
 checking spelling and  Demonstrating various tools related to  Hands on experiences – to
grammar Editing and Formatting work on computer
 describing the purpose of  Providing opportunities through
using Thesaurus hands-on-experience to each child /in
 Formatting a document groups on the computer/s by:
 Font: Font size, colour,  showing sample documents, to prepare
bold, italics and underline required documents using the features
 changing text alignment learnt
 changing line spacing and  discussing in detail the difference
paragraph spacing. between editing and formatting.
 Shortcut keys  demonstrating the use of print preview
 Using a printer for printing and the steps for printing the
and print preview document.
 explaining the use of shortcut keys.
 Children doing all the above.

Life Skills: General awareness, Creative thinking, Decision making, Collaborative learning,
presentation skills

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 Topic 4: The Internet - Web Browser

A web browser is a software which enables the user to interact with text, images,
videos, music, and other information present on the internet.
The Search Engine is a software that is used to search information on the Internet.
While searching for information using Search Engines, the user has to use the
appropriate keywords. It is important to be more responsible and follow Netiquettes for
safe browsing on the internet.

Learning Outcomes:
Children will be able to:
label the parts of a browser window;
define the terminologies related to Internet Network;
use appropriate keywords to collect information;
make responsible decision while browsing.

The Internet - Web Browser

Suggested Transactional Suggested Learning
Key Concepts
Processes Resources
 Network in terms of Internet  Recapitulation of previous  Computers/IWB with an
 Basic requirements for an learning on the Internet internet connection
Internet connection  Explaining:  Worksheets
 Parts of a browser window  the concept of Network through
(address bar, refresh button, role play.
favourite, history, home, stop,  The parts of a browser window
back and forward, new tab)  terminologies
 Related terms like www, URL,  Discussing various search
ISP, net surfing engines and how to use them.
 Search engine  Discussing usage of appropriate
keywords to search
information.

Life Skills: Work ethics, Decision making, Collaborative learning

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 Topic 5: Presentation Software – An Introduction

The presentation software is a software that enables the user to present information,
graphics, videos, etc. through slide shows in an attractive way. This software ensures
that important points are highlighted effectively.

Learning Outcomes:
Children will be able to:
explain the purpose of presentation software;
choose appropriate layouts according to the requirement;
create, add text and images to the slide;
navigate between the slides;
present a slide show.

Presentation Software – An Introduction

Suggested Learning
Key Concepts Suggested Transactional Processes
Resources
 Introduction to  Discussing the importance of  Computers/IWB with
presentation software and presentation software as a group presentation software.
its purpose activity.
 Opening and exiting a  Demonstrating how to:
presentation software  Prepare layouts of slides and its
 Components of a uses according to the requirements.
presentation software  create, save, and close a file
window.  open and edit an existing file
 Concept of slides and its  insert a slide to a presentation
layouts  add of text and images to a
 Slide show presentation presentation
 Providing hands-on experience to
children (individually /groups) for
preparing a presentation on selected
topics integrated with the
curriculum/real-life scenario.

Integration: Languages
Life Skills: Work ethics, Decision making, Collaborative learning, Creative thinking, Presentation
skills

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 Topic 6: Step-Wise Thinking

Step-Wise Thinking helps in converting complicated tasks into simple steps, predicting
the possible solutions to achieve the desired goal. For example – Planning and organising
a birthday party, summer trip.

Learning Outcomes:
Children will be able to:
analyse the task;
break up the task into simple steps;
predict possible solutions.

Step-Wise Thinking
Suggested Transactional Suggested Learning
Key Concepts
Processes Resources
 Reasoning and problem solving  Taking a real life scenario/ case  IWB with presentation software
– meaning study, to plan a task.  Projector
 Case studies  Discussing with the children to  Case Study
break the task into small steps.
 Dividing the class into groups
and assigning the same task to
each group to find the solution.
 Suggested task could be -
Planning for a picnic/a
birthday party/visit to a park.

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 Topic 7: Features of File Management

Folder is a location to store information in the computer. It is used to organize files

and folders according to the user’s requirements.

Learning Outcomes:
Children will be able to:
copy and move a file/folder;
rename and delete files and folders;
Inculcate habits not to tamper others’ files or folders.

Features of File Management

Suggested Transactional Suggested Learning
Key Concepts
Processes Resources
 Copy and move a file/folder  Recollect the activities done in  Computer / IWB
from one location to another previous classes
 Rename a file/folder  demonstrating different
 Delete a file/folder. operations of file management,
 Not tampering with others’ like copying, moving,
files/folders. renaming, deleting a file/
folder.

Life Skills: Work ethics

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