Summary

• Description:

  The MS Word document comprises Grade 10 Computer Science Lesson Plans Term 1 2026. The PDF version is also available upon your request.

  The lesson plans are well-structured across a 12-week schedule, with a consistent delivery of 6 lessons per week, ensuring a neat and comprehensive coverage of the syllabus. The content is fully aligned with the KICD-approved CBE curriculum, emphasizing digital literacy and practical application of technology.

  The document covers the following strands, sub-strands, and topics:

  • Strand 1.0: Foundation of Computer Science
    • Sub-strand 1.1: Evolution of Computers
      • Early computing devices: Abacus, Napier's Bones, Pascaline, Slide Rule
      • The works of Charles Babbage: Difference Engine and Analytical Engine
      • Principle technologies: Vacuum Tubes, Transistors, Integrated Circuits (IC), and Microprocessors
      • Computer generations and their respective technologies
    • Sub-strand 1.2: Computer Architecture
      • Functional organization of the Von Neumann computer (Input, CPU, Memory, Output)
      • Relationships among functional elements and buses (Data, Address, Control)
      • Creating a physical model of computer architecture
      • Number systems: Binary, Octal, and Hexadecimal representations
    • Sub-strand 1.3: Input/Output (I/O) Devices
      • Types of input devices: Keying, Pointing, Scanning, and Voice input
      • Advanced input: Digital cameras, QR Codes, and 3D Scanners
      • Types of output devices: Soft Copy (Monitors) vs Hard Copy (Printers)
      • Methods of data entry (Manual vs Direct) and output presentation
      • Criteria for selecting input and output devices
      • Creating and using Quick Response (QR) codes
    • Sub-strand 1.4: Computer Storage
      • Categorization of storage: Primary (Main Memory) vs Secondary (Backing Store)
      • Primary Memory: RAM (Volatile) vs ROM (Non-volatile)
      • Secondary Storage: Magnetic, Optical, and Solid State media
      • Performing data operations: Saving, Copying, Renaming, Deleting
      • Remote (Cloud) storage and its advantages
      • Criteria for selecting computer storage media
    • Sub-strand 1.5: Central Processing Unit (CPU)
      • Structural elements: Control Unit (CU), ALU, and Registers
      • Functions of CPU components
      • The Fetch-Decode-Execute cycle
      • Types of CPUs and classification by cores and speed
      • Factors to consider when selecting a CPU
    • Sub-strand 1.6: Operating System (OS)
      • Functions of an Operating System (Resource, File, and I/O management)
      • Identification and classification of Operating Systems (GUI vs CLI, Single vs Multi-user)
      • Factors in choosing an Operating System
      • OS Installation procedures (Physical and Virtual environments)
      • File management and system management tasks
    • Sub-strand 1.7: Computer Setup
      • Types of ports and cables (VGA, HDMI, USB, Ethernet)
      • Tools and safety precautions for computer setup (ESD, Physical safety)
      • Connecting components and testing the setup
      • Reuse of computer e-waste and responsible disposal
  • Strand 2.0: Computer Networking
    • Sub-strand 2.1: Data Communication
      • Basic concepts: Signal, Channel, Network
      • Characteristics: Delivery, Accuracy, Timeliness, Jitter
      • Components of a data communication system
      • Data transmission terms: Bandwidth, Baud Rate, Analog vs Digital
      • Modes of data flow: Simplex, Half-Duplex, Full-Duplex
    • Sub-strand 2.2: Data Transmission Media
      • Concepts: Encoding, Modulation, Multiplexing
      • Wired transmission media: Twisted Pair, Coaxial, Fiber Optic
      • Wireless transmission media: Radio waves, Microwaves, Infrared
      • Connecting digital devices (Ethernet cabling)
      • Factors affecting communication (Attenuation, Noise)
  • Assessment
    • End of Term 1 Examinations (Theory Papers 1 & 2, Practical Exam)
• Category:

  Lesson Plans
• Level:

  Grade 10
• Subject:

  COMPUTER STUDIES

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