| Lesson Plan |
| Grade: |
Date: 25/02/2026 |
| Subject: Information Communication Technology ICT |
| Lesson Topic: Know and understand safety issues including electrocution from spilling drinks near electrical equipment and touching live cables, fire from sockets being overloaded or equipment overheating, tripping over trailing cables, heavy equipment falling and |
Learning Objective/s:
- Describe the main safety hazards found in an ICT environment.
- Explain preventive measures for electrocution, fire, tripping, and heavy‑equipment injuries.
- Apply safe work practices when handling liquids, cables, and heavy devices.
- Demonstrate correct use of cable‑management tools and power strips.
- Evaluate a workstation layout for compliance with safety guidelines.
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Materials Needed:
- Projector and screen
- Printed safety‑checklist handouts
- Sample ICT equipment (desktop, monitor, power strip)
- Cable‑management accessories (ties, clips, trays)
- Fire‑extinguisher demonstration unit or image
- Whiteboard and markers
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Introduction:
Begin with a quick poll: “What hazards have you noticed in our computer lab?” Use responses to link prior experience to today’s safety focus. Explain that by the end of the lesson they will be able to identify risks and demonstrate safe practices, which will be checked through a short exit ticket.
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Lesson Structure:
- Do‑now (5’) – Students list observed lab hazards on sticky notes; teacher collects for quick discussion.
- Mini‑lecture with slides (10’) – Cover electrocution and fire risks, show real‑world examples and preventive measures.
- Hands‑on cable‑management activity (12’) – In groups, students route trailing cables using ties/trays and identify tripping hazards.
- Safe‑lifting demonstration (8’) – Show correct technique for moving heavy equipment and use of trolleys.
- Scenario analysis (10’) – Teams assess a printed workstation layout, suggest improvements for safety.
- Review Q&A (5’) – Quick oral quiz using the provided review questions to check understanding.
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Conclusion:
Summarise the key safety measures discussed and ask students to share one new habit they will adopt. Collect an exit ticket where each learner writes one hazard and its corresponding control. For homework, students photograph a workstation at home and annotate any safety improvements needed.
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