Introduction to Programming jss 2 plan

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LESSON PLAN: INTRODUCTION TO PROGRAMMING

Subject	Digital Technologies
Class	JSS 2
Term	Second Term
Week	1
Topic	Introduction to Programming
Duration	80 Minutes (Double Period)
Date	________________

Instructional Objectives

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

1. Explain the meaning of programming.
2. State the importance of programming.
3. Identify different types of programming languages.
4. Give examples of programming languages, including Scratch and Python.
5. Distinguish between block-based and text-based programming.

Previous Knowledge

Students have used computers and digital devices to perform basic tasks. They can relate programming to giving instructions for completing a task.

Instructional Materials / Teaching Aids

• Computer or laptop.
• Scratch interface or software.
• Python interface or interpreter.
• Projector or display screen.
• Charts or pictures showing programming languages.
• Whiteboard and markers.

Reference Materials

• JSS 2 Digital Technologies scheme of work.
• Teacher's lesson note on Introduction to Programming.
• Scratch and Python learning interfaces.

Lesson Presentation

Stage / Time	Teacher's Activities	Students' Activities	Key Content
1. Introduction 10 minutes	Asks students how they give instructions to another person. Relates the responses to how computers receive instructions.	Respond to questions and give examples of instructions used in everyday activities.	Computers need instructions to perform tasks.
2. Meaning of Programming 15 minutes	Defines programming and explains how programmers write instructions to make computers perform specific tasks. Demonstrates a simple output instruction where possible.	Listen, take notes and explain programming in their own words.	Programming is the process of writing and organising instructions for a computer.
3. Importance of Programming 10 minutes	Explains how programming supports automation, problem-solving, data processing, game development and application creation.	Identify and discuss everyday tasks that can be performed using computer programs.	Uses and benefits of programming.
4. Programming Languages 15 minutes	Explains programming languages and introduces block-based and text-based programming. Gives Scratch and Python as examples.	Identify examples of programming languages and compare their methods of writing instructions.	Block-based programming, text-based programming, Scratch and Python.
5. Practical Demonstration 20 minutes	Demonstrates a simple Scratch greeting project or Python instruction: print("Hello, JSS 2!"). Guides students through the expected output.	Observe the demonstration and, where facilities permit, create or run a simple greeting program.	Writing and running simple program instructions.
6. Evaluation and Conclusion 10 minutes	Asks oral questions, corrects misconceptions and summarises the main points of the lesson.	Answer questions and summarise what they have learnt.	Meaning, importance, types and examples of programming languages.

Evaluation Questions

1. What is programming?
2. State three importance of programming.
3. What is a programming language?
4. Give two examples of programming languages.
5. Differentiate between block-based and text-based programming.
6. Write a Python instruction that displays the message "Good morning."

Assignment

1. Define programming and state five reasons why it is important.
2. Explain the difference between Scratch and Python.
3. Write a Python instruction to display your name on the screen.

Teacher's Reflection

Were the lesson objectives achieved? __________________________________________

Students who need further assistance: ________________________________________

Follow-up activities: ________________________________________________________

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