SSS One Curriculum in Digital Technologies

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SS1 Digital Technologies Scheme of Work

SS One Scheme of Work in Digital Technologies

SS1 Digital Technologies Scheme of Work
FIRST TERM: COMPUTER FUNDAMENTALS & DIGITAL TECHNOLOGIES
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WEEK TOPIC CONTENT / SUBTOPICS BEHAVIOURAL OBJECTIVES TEACHING AIDS RESOURCES
1 Introduction to Digital Technologies
  • Meaning of digital technologies.
  • Scope of digital technologies.
  • Relevance of digital technologies in modern society.
 Students should be able to:
  • Define digital technologies.
  • Explain the scope of digital technologies.
  • Describe the relevance of digital technologies in modern society.
 Computers, digital devices, charts, internet resources.
📋 Lesson Plan 📖 Lesson Note
2 History & Evolution of Digital Technologies
  • Early calculating devices.
  • Development from the abacus to modern computers.
  • Generations of computers.
  • Development of Artificial Intelligence.
 Students should be able to:
  • Describe the development of digital technologies.
  • Identify major stages in computer development.
  • Explain the generations of computers.
  • Describe the development of Artificial Intelligence.
 Computer history charts, pictures of early computers, videos.
📋 Lesson Plan 📖 Lesson Note
3 Number Systems
  • Binary number system.
  • Decimal number system.
  • Octal number system.
  • Hexadecimal number system.
  • Conversion between number systems.
 Students should be able to:
  • Identify common number systems.
  • Explain the bases of different number systems.
  • Convert numbers from one number system to another.
 Number-system charts, calculators, computers, conversion worksheets.
📋 Lesson Plan 📖 Lesson Note
4 Computer Hardware
  • Input devices.
  • Output devices.
  • Storage devices.
  • System devices and peripheral devices.
 Students should be able to:
  • Identify common computer hardware devices.
  • Differentiate between input and output devices.
  • Identify storage devices.
  • Distinguish between system and peripheral devices.
 Computer laboratory, hardware components, charts/pictures.
📋 Lesson Plan 📖 Lesson Note
5 MID-TERM TEST Assessment of topics covered in Weeks 1–4. Students should demonstrate their understanding of topics covered in Weeks 1–4. Test papers, answer sheets.
6 Computer Software
  • Meaning of computer software.
  • System software.
  • Application software.
  • Utility programs.
 Students should be able to:
  • Define computer software.
  • Differentiate between system and application software.
  • Identify utility programs.
 Computers, software screenshots, application examples.
📋 Lesson Plan 📖 Lesson Note
7 MID-TERM BREAK Holiday / Rest. Students should use the break to rest and prepare for continuation of the term. —
8 Operating Systems
  • Meaning of an operating system.
  • Functions of operating systems.
  • Types of operating systems.
  • Examples of operating systems.
 Students should be able to:
  • Define an operating system.
  • Explain the functions of operating systems.
  • Identify different types and examples of operating systems.
 Computers, OS interfaces, charts/screenshots.
📋 Lesson Plan 📖 Lesson Note
9 Computer Maintenance & Safety
  • Preventive computer care.
  • Proper handling of computer equipment.
  • Health and safety measures.
  • Safe use of the computer laboratory.
 Students should be able to:
  • Explain the importance of computer maintenance.
  • Demonstrate proper handling of computer equipment.
  • Observe health and safety measures.
  • Practise safe use of the computer laboratory.
 Computer laboratory, safety posters, maintenance tools.
📋 Lesson Plan 📖 Lesson Note
10 Data Representation
  • Bits and bytes.
  • ASCII.
  • Unicode.
  • Representation of images.
  • Representation of sound.
 Students should be able to:
  • Explain bits and bytes.
  • Describe ASCII and Unicode.
  • Explain how images are represented digitally.
  • Explain how sound is represented digitally.
 Data representation charts, binary examples, computers.
📋 Lesson Plan 📖 Lesson Note
11 REVISION Comprehensive revision of first-term topics. Students should recall and demonstrate understanding of first-term concepts. Revision questions, notes, charts, practical exercises.
12 EXAMINATION End of Term Assessment. Students should demonstrate their knowledge and understanding under examination conditions. Examination papers, answer sheets.
13 CLOSING / VACATION Term ends. Students should complete the academic term and prepare for the next term. School calendar / N/A
📋 Lesson Plan 📖 Lesson Note
SECOND TERM: NETWORKING, INTERNET & CYBERSECURITY
WEEK TOPIC CONTENT / SUBTOPICS BEHAVIOURAL OBJECTIVES TEACHING AIDS RESOURCES
1 Computer Networks
  • Meaning of computer networks.
  • Local Area Network (LAN).
  • Metropolitan Area Network (MAN).
  • Wide Area Network (WAN).
  • Components of computer networks.
 Students should be able to:
  • Define a computer network.
  • Distinguish between LAN, MAN and WAN.
  • Identify components of computer networks.
 Network diagrams, computers, routers, switches, cables.
📋 Lesson Plan 📖 Lesson Note
2 Internet Technologies
  • Meaning of the Internet.
  • Internet services.
  • Search engines.
  • Web browsers.
 Students should be able to:
  • Explain the meaning of the Internet.
  • Identify common Internet services.
  • Identify search engines.
  • Distinguish between search engines and web browsers.
 Computers, internet connection, browsers/search engines.
📋 Lesson Plan 📖 Lesson Note
3 Email & Online Communication
  • Electronic mail.
  • Email etiquette.
  • Instant messaging.
  • Online conferencing.
 Students should be able to:
  • Explain electronic mail.
  • Demonstrate proper email etiquette.
  • Identify forms of online communication.
 Computers, email interface, communication applications.
📋 Lesson Plan 📖 Lesson Note
4 Digital Storage & Cloud Computing
  • Types of digital storage.
  • Local and external storage.
  • Meaning of cloud computing.
  • Advantages of cloud storage.
  • Data backup.
 Students should be able to:
  • Identify types of digital storage.
  • Explain local and external storage.
  • Explain cloud computing and its advantages.
  • Explain the importance of data backup.
 Storage devices, cloud-service demonstrations, computers.
📋 Lesson Plan 📖 Lesson Note
5 MID-TERM TEST Assessment of topics covered in Weeks 1–4. Students should demonstrate their understanding of topics covered in Weeks 1–4. Test papers, answer sheets.
6 Cybersecurity I
  • Meaning of cybersecurity.
  • Importance of cybersecurity.
  • Common cybersecurity threats.
  • Malware.
  • Phishing.
  • Hacking.
 Students should be able to:
  • Define cybersecurity.
  • Explain the importance of cybersecurity.
  • Identify common cybersecurity threats.
  • Explain malware, phishing and hacking.
 Cybersecurity posters, case studies, computers, videos.
📋 Lesson Plan 📖 Lesson Note
7 MID-TERM BREAK Holiday / Rest. Students should use the break to rest and prepare for continuation of the term. —
8 Cybersecurity II
  • Methods of protecting computer systems.
  • Antivirus software.
  • Firewalls.
  • Strong passwords.
  • Safe computing practices.
 Students should be able to:
  • Identify methods of protecting computer systems.
  • Explain the functions of antivirus software and firewalls.
  • Create and maintain strong passwords.
  • Practise safe computing habits.
 Antivirus software, firewall examples, password-safety charts.
📋 Lesson Plan 📖 Lesson Note
9 Data Privacy & Digital Ethics
  • Responsible use of digital technologies.
  • Cyberbullying.
  • Protection of personal data.
  • Data protection laws.
 Students should be able to:
  • Explain responsible use of digital technologies.
  • Identify cyberbullying and its effects.
  • Explain ways of protecting personal data.
  • Recognise the importance of data protection laws.
 Case studies, privacy guides, digital ethics posters.
📋 Lesson Plan 📖 Lesson Note
10 Social Media Technologies
  • Meaning and examples of social media technologies.
  • Benefits of social media.
  • Risks of social media.
  • Responsible digital citizenship.
 Students should be able to:
  • Identify social media technologies.
  • Explain the benefits and risks of social media.
  • Demonstrate responsible digital citizenship.
 Computers, smartphones, social media examples/case studies.
📋 Lesson Plan 📖 Lesson Note
11 REVISION Comprehensive review of second-term topics. Students should recall and demonstrate understanding of networking, Internet, cybersecurity and digital ethics concepts. Revision questions, notes, practical exercises.
12 EXAMINATION End of Term Assessment. Students should demonstrate their knowledge and understanding under examination conditions. Examination papers, answer sheets.
13 CLOSING / VACATION Term ends. Students should complete the academic term and prepare for the next term. School calendar / N/A
THIRD TERM: PRODUCTIVITY APPLICATIONS, DATABASES & EMERGING TECHNOLOGIES
WEEK TOPIC CONTENT / SUBTOPICS BEHAVIOURAL OBJECTIVES TEACHING AIDS RESOURCES
1 Word Processing Applications
  • Introduction to Microsoft Word and Google Docs.
  • Features of word processing applications.
  • Creating documents.
  • Formatting text and documents.
 Students should be able to:
  • Identify word processing applications.
  • Create and save simple documents.
  • Format text and documents appropriately.
 Computers, Microsoft Word, Google Docs, sample documents.
📋 Lesson Plan 📖 Lesson Note
2 Spreadsheet Applications I
  • Introduction to spreadsheets.
  • Rows, columns and cells.
  • Entering and editing data.
  • Basic formulas.
  • Cell referencing.
 Students should be able to:
  • Explain the meaning of spreadsheets.
  • Identify rows, columns and cells.
  • Enter and edit data.
  • Use basic formulas and cell references.
 Computers, Excel, Google Sheets, spreadsheet exercises.
📋 Lesson Plan 📖 Lesson Note
3 Spreadsheet Applications II
  • Spreadsheet functions.
  • Creating charts.
  • Data analysis.
  • Organizing and interpreting spreadsheet data.
 Students should be able to:
  • Apply common spreadsheet functions.
  • Create simple charts.
  • Analyse spreadsheet data.
  • Organise and interpret simple datasets.
 Computers, spreadsheet software, sample datasets/charts.
📋 Lesson Plan 📖 Lesson Note
4 Presentation Software
  • Introduction to PowerPoint and Google Slides.
  • Creating slides.
  • Formatting presentations.
  • Animations and transitions.
 Students should be able to:
  • Create simple presentations.
  • Format presentation slides.
  • Apply animations and transitions appropriately.
 Computers, PowerPoint, Google Slides, projector, sample presentations.
📋 Lesson Plan 📖 Lesson Note
5 MID-TERM TEST Assessment of topics covered in Weeks 1–4. Students should demonstrate their understanding of topics covered in Weeks 1–4. Test papers, computers, practical exercises.
6 Database Introduction
  • Meaning of a database.
  • Database Management System (DBMS).
  • Tables.
  • Records.
  • Fields.
 Students should be able to:
  • Define a database.
  • Explain a Database Management System.
  • Identify tables, records and fields.
 Database diagrams, computer lab, DBMS interface.
📋 Lesson Plan 📖 Lesson Note
7 MID-TERM BREAK Holiday / Rest. Students should use the break to rest and prepare for continuation of the term. —
8 Practical Database Management
  • Creating simple databases.
  • Creating and managing tables.
  • Running simple queries.
  • Generating reports.
 Students should be able to:
  • Create simple databases.
  • Create and manage tables.
  • Run simple queries.
  • Generate simple reports.
 Computers, DBMS software, database exercises, sample datasets.
📋 Lesson Plan 📖 Lesson Note
9 Emerging Technologies I
  • Artificial Intelligence (AI).
  • Internet of Things (IoT).
  • Meaning and applications of emerging technologies.
 Students should be able to:
  • Explain Artificial Intelligence.
  • Explain the Internet of Things.
  • Identify practical applications of emerging technologies.
 AI demos, IoT devices, videos, charts, internet resources.
📋 Lesson Plan 📖 Lesson Note
10 Emerging Technologies II
  • Robotics.
  • Virtual Reality (VR).
  • Augmented Reality (AR).
  • Applications of emerging technologies.
 Students should be able to:
  • Explain robotics, VR and AR.
  • Identify applications of emerging technologies.
  • Describe how emerging technologies affect society.
 Robotics kits, VR/AR demos, videos, charts, computers.
📋 Lesson Plan 📖 Lesson Note
11 REVISION Comprehensive review of third-term topics. Students should recall and demonstrate understanding of productivity applications, databases and emerging technologies. Revision questions, notes, practical exercises, past questions.
12 EXAMINATION End of Term Assessment. Students should demonstrate their theoretical and practical knowledge under examination conditions. Examination papers, answer sheets, practical assessment materials.
13 CLOSING / VACATION Term ends. Students should complete the academic year and prepare for the next stage. School calendar / N/A
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