Lesson Plan

• Describe why rotating images is important for presentation and printing.
• Demonstrate how to rotate an image using at least two ICT programs.
• Apply “Save As” techniques to preserve the original file after rotation.
• Evaluate the impact of rotation on resolution, aspect ratio and file size.
• Troubleshoot common rotation problems such as incorrect orientation and quality loss.

• Computer with internet access
• Microsoft Paint installed
• Microsoft Word or PowerPoint
• Projector and screen
• Sample images (JPEG/PNG)
• Handout with step‑by‑step instructions
• Worksheet for the assessment checklist

Begin with a quick poll: “When might you need to rotate a picture?” Connect responses to everyday tasks like creating slides or printing photos. Review prior knowledge of basic image editing tools. State that by the end of the lesson students will be able to rotate images correctly, save their work safely, and explain the effects on quality.

1. Do‑now (5'): Students list three real‑world situations where image rotation is required (pair‑share).
2. Mini‑lecture & demo (10'): Explain rotation concepts, show the Rotate menu in Paint and Word, highlight keyboard shortcuts.
3. Guided practice in Paint (15'): Follow the step‑by‑step procedure to rotate a sample image 90°, 180° and save using “Save As”.
4. Guided practice in Word/PowerPoint (10'): Embed the same image, rotate freely, then use the 90° increment options.
5. Independent challenge (10'): Students choose a different image, rotate it by an arbitrary angle using GIMP or Photoshop, and ensure the original file remains unchanged.
6. Troubleshooting stations (10'): Small groups rotate images, encounter a preset problem (e.g., blurry edges) and identify cause/solution.
7. Quick assessment checklist (5'): Complete the five‑item checklist individually.

Recap the key steps: open, rotate, preview, and save. Ask a few students to share one tip they discovered for preserving quality. Exit ticket: write one situation where incorrect rotation could cause a problem and how to avoid it. For homework, students must rotate three personal photos using two different programs and document the process.