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Lesson Plan
Grade: Date: 25/02/2026
Subject: Information Communication Technology ICT
Lesson Topic: Know and understand hardware components including graphics card, sound card, Network Interface Card (NIC), camera, internal/external storage devices, input and output devices
Learning Objective/s:
  • Describe the function and typical connections of key expansion cards (graphics, sound, NIC, webcam).
  • Compare internal and external storage devices, highlighting differences between HDDs and SSDs.
  • Identify common input and output devices and explain their role in user interaction.
  • Explain how a NIC enables network communication using MAC addresses.
Materials Needed:
  • Projector and screen
  • Computer with a disassembled desktop for component identification
  • USB flash drive, external HDD/SSD, and a webcam for hands‑on demo
  • Printed worksheets and matching cards (component ↔ function)
  • Whiteboard and markers
  • Internet access for research tasks
 Introduction:

Start with a quick poll: “Which device do you think is most essential for playing video games?” Review students’ prior knowledge of basic computer parts, then outline today’s success criteria – students will be able to name, describe, and compare core hardware components.
Lesson Structure:
  1. Do‑now (5'): Students list as many computer components as they can on sticky notes.
  2. Mini‑lecture (10'): Overview of computer types and core hardware categories using slides and a hierarchy diagram.
  3. Component identification (15'): Groups examine a disassembled desktop, label expansion cards, storage, and input/output devices on a worksheet.
  4. Matching game (10'): Teams match component cards to function cards; teacher circulates to address misconceptions.
  5. Hands‑on demo (10'): Connect a USB flash drive, external HDD, and webcam to a laptop; discuss device recognition and interfaces.
  6. Research & presentation prep (15'): Groups investigate a specific component (e.g., GPU architecture) and prepare a 2‑minute summary.
  7. Quick revision checklist (5'): Whole‑class review of key points using the checklist.
  8. Exit ticket (5'): Students write one hardware component they found most interesting and its primary function.
Conclusion:

Recap how each hardware component contributes to overall system performance, confirming the success criteria. Students complete the exit ticket and are assigned to create a short infographic of a chosen component for homework.