Lesson Plan

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Lesson Plan
Grade: Date: 25/02/2026
Subject: Information Communication Technology ICT
Lesson Topic: Know and understand applications software provides the services that the user requires to solve a task
Learning Objective/s:
  • Describe the three main components of a computer system (hardware, system software, application software).
  • Identify different types of computer systems based on size, purpose, and architecture.
  • Explain how application software delivers services to solve user tasks.
  • Demonstrate the use of a spreadsheet to perform a real‑world calculation.
  • Evaluate the benefits of application software in productivity and accuracy.
Materials Needed:
  • Projector and screen
  • Computer lab with PCs or laptops for each student
  • Spreadsheet software (e.g., Microsoft Excel or Google Sheets)
  • Printed handout of computer system components diagram
  • Whiteboard and markers
  • Sticky notes for exit ticket
 Introduction:
Begin with a quick discussion asking students how they use software like word processors or spreadsheets in daily life. Link this to prior learning about hardware and system software, highlighting that application software sits on top to meet user needs. Explain that by the end of the lesson they will be able to describe how such software provides services to solve specific tasks.
Lesson Structure:
  1. Do‑Now (5'): Students list three software applications they use at home on a sticky note and share.
  2. Mini‑lecture (10'): Overview of computer system layers and types of systems, using a projected diagram.
  3. Guided exploration (15'): Demonstrate a spreadsheet task (calculating monthly expenses) step‑by‑step.
  4. Pair activity (15'): Learners create their own simple budget sheet, apply formulas, and generate a chart.
  5. Concept check (5'): Quick quiz via Kahoot or show of hands on how application software interacts with hardware.
  6. Summary discussion (5'): Review benefits of application software and link to earlier objectives.
Conclusion:
Summarise how application software translates user requirements into computer actions and the role of each system component. Have students write one key takeaway on an exit ticket. Assign a homework task to research a special‑purpose application and prepare a short description of the problem it solves.