Emerging Technologies I - SSS 1 plan

LESSON PLAN

EMERGING TECHNOLOGIES I

Subject	Digital Technologies
Class	SSS 1
Term	Third Term
Week	9
Topic	Emerging Technologies I
Duration	80 Minutes (Double Period)
Date	________________

1. Behavioural Objectives

By the end of the lesson, students should be able to:

1. Explain Artificial Intelligence (AI).
2. Explain the Internet of Things (IoT).
3. Identify practical applications of emerging technologies.

2. Previous Knowledge

Students have prior knowledge of computers, digital devices, the internet, and common applications of digital technology in everyday life.

3. Instructional Materials

• Computer system or laptop.
• Smartphone or tablet, where available.
• Pictures of smart devices, sensors, and AI applications.
• Whiteboard and markers.
• Digital Technologies lesson note.

4. Teaching Methods

Discussion, explanation, demonstration, questioning, and guided classroom activity.

5. Lesson Presentation

Time	Teacher's Activities	Students' Activities
5 minutes	Introduces the lesson by asking students to mention digital technologies they use at home, in school, or in their communities.	Mention familiar digital devices and explain how they are used.
10 minutes	Explains emerging technologies and introduces Artificial Intelligence (AI), using familiar examples such as voice assistants and language translation.	Listen, take notes, and identify examples of AI in everyday life.
15 minutes	Defines AI and explains its applications in education, healthcare, agriculture, banking, transportation, and communication. Discusses benefits and challenges.	Give examples of AI applications and state possible benefits and risks.
15 minutes	Defines IoT and explains how connected physical devices use sensors, software, and networks to collect and exchange data.	Explain IoT in their own words and identify possible IoT devices.
15 minutes	Discusses IoT applications in smart homes, agriculture, healthcare, transportation, and industry. Demonstrates or explains how a soil-moisture sensor can help a farmer manage irrigation.	Describe practical IoT applications and explain how connected sensors can solve problems.
10 minutes	Guides students to compare AI and IoT and explains privacy, cybersecurity, reliability, and responsible use of emerging technologies.	State differences between AI and IoT and suggest ways to use them safely.
10 minutes	Evaluates students through oral questions, summarises the lesson, and gives an assignment.	Answer questions, summarise key points, and record the assignment.

Total Duration: 80 Minutes

6. Evaluation

1. What is Artificial Intelligence?
2. State four practical applications of AI.
3. Explain the meaning of the Internet of Things.
4. Mention four examples of IoT devices.
5. State two benefits and two challenges of emerging technologies.

7. Assignment

1. Write a short note on Artificial Intelligence and list five areas where it is applied.
2. Define the Internet of Things and describe five IoT devices and their functions.
3. Explain one way AI or IoT can help solve a problem in Nigeria.

8. Reference

CMPNOTE Digital Technologies — SSS 1 Third Term, Week 9 Lesson Note: Emerging Technologies I.