Lesson Plan

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Lesson Plan
Grade: Date: 25/02/2026
Subject: Information Communication Technology ICT
Lesson Topic: Know and understand internal components including Central Processing Unit (CPU), processor, motherboard
Learning Objective/s:
  • Describe the function and three basic operations of the CPU.
  • Differentiate between a CPU and a processor, including integrated components.
  • Identify key parts of a motherboard and explain their purposes.
  • Explain how the CPU, memory, and motherboard interact during system start‑up.
  • Apply knowledge to select a compatible CPU socket and processor for a computer build.
Materials Needed:
  • Projector or interactive whiteboard
  • PowerPoint slides with diagrams of CPU, processor, motherboard
  • Physical motherboard and CPU (or 3‑D models)
  • Worksheet with matching and short‑answer questions
  • Handout summarising CPU characteristics and motherboard sections
  • Laptop with internet access for video demo
 Introduction:
Begin with a short video of a computer booting up and ask students what they think makes the machine “think”. Connect this to previous hardware lessons and set the success criteria: students will be able to name and explain the role of the CPU, processor and motherboard, and describe how they work together.
Lesson Structure:
  1. Do‑now (5') – Students list components they see inside a PC and share responses.
  2. Mini‑lecture (10') – Explain CPU functions (fetch, decode, execute) and key specifications using slides.
  3. Interactive comparison (8') – Venn diagram activity on worksheet to differentiate CPU vs. processor.
  4. Motherboard exploration (12') – Show a physical motherboard, point out socket, slots, chipset; students label a diagram.
  5. System flow demonstration (10') – Play a video of the power‑on sequence while narrating CPU‑RAM‑motherboard interaction.
  6. Guided practice (10') – Pairs answer revision checklist questions; teacher provides feedback.
  7. Exit ticket (5') – Students write one key difference between CPU and processor and one reason for matching socket types.
Conclusion:
Summarise how the CPU, processor and motherboard form the core of any computer system and why compatibility matters. Invite a few students to share their exit‑ticket answers to reinforce the main points. Assign homework to research a recent CPU model, noting its socket type and core count.