Recycling Digital Devices - JSS 3 plan

LESSON PLAN

RECYCLING DIGITAL DEVICES

Subject	Digital Technologies
Class	JSS 3
Term	Third Term
Week	2
Topic	Recycling Digital Devices
Duration	40 Minutes
Date	________________

Instructional Objectives

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

1. Explain the meaning of recycling digital devices.
2. State the importance of recycling digital devices.
3. Describe the steps involved in refurbishing old gadgets.
4. Identify opportunities for reusing digital devices and components.
5. Differentiate between reuse, refurbishment and recycling.

Instructional Materials

• Old digital devices or device photographs.
• Recycling diagrams and charts.
• Computer keyboard, mouse, mobile phone or other suitable examples.
• Whiteboard and markers.

Previous Knowledge

Students have learned about the management of electronic waste and can identify examples of discarded digital devices.

Reference Materials

• JSS 3 Digital Technologies lesson note on Recycling Digital Devices.
• Relevant textbook materials on electronic waste management and recycling.
• Photographs and diagrams showing electronic devices and recycling activities.

Presentation

Stage / Time	Teacher's Activities	Students' Activities
Introduction 5 minutes	Reviews the previous lesson on management of e-waste. Shows pictures of old computers, phones and keyboards. Asks what should be done with devices that are no longer needed.	Recall previous knowledge, identify the devices and suggest ways to manage them responsibly.
Step 1: Meaning and Importance 8 minutes	Explains recycling digital devices and discusses its benefits, including reducing waste, conserving resources, limiting pollution and creating employment opportunities.	Listen, take notes and mention benefits of recycling digital devices.
Step 2: Refurbishing Old Gadgets 8 minutes	Explains refurbishment and outlines inspection, cleaning, repair, suitable upgrades, testing and secure removal of personal data.	Describe refurbishment steps and give examples of gadgets that may be refurbished.
Step 3: Reusing Devices and Components 7 minutes	Discusses reuse, repair, refurbishment and recycling. Gives examples of suitable devices and components that can be reused safely.	Classify examples and distinguish between reuse, refurbishment and recycling.
Step 4: Class Activity 7 minutes	Presents situations involving a working keyboard, a faulty laptop and an unusable computer. Guides students to choose the appropriate action for each.	Work individually or in groups to recommend reuse, repair, refurbishment or responsible recycling and explain their choices.
Conclusion 5 minutes	Summarises the lesson and asks oral questions to assess students' understanding.	Answer questions and state ways of promoting responsible recycling.

Total Time: 40 Minutes

Board Summary

1. Recycling digital devices involves processing unwanted equipment to recover useful materials.
2. Benefits include reduced waste, resource conservation and reduced environmental pollution.
3. Reuse means using a device again; refurbishment involves restoring used equipment to a usable condition; recycling recovers useful materials.
4. Refurbishment may involve inspection, cleaning, repair, testing and suitable upgrades.
5. Personal data must be securely removed before a device is transferred to another user.
6. Hazardous electronic components should be handled by trained people using appropriate safety procedures.

Evaluation

1. Define recycling digital devices.
2. State four benefits of recycling digital devices.
3. Differentiate between reuse, refurbishment and recycling.
4. List four steps involved in refurbishing an old gadget.
5. Give three examples of digital devices or components that may be reused.

Assignment

List five old digital devices or components. For each one, state whether it should be reused, repaired, refurbished or recycled, and explain your reason.

Teacher's Reflection

Were the lesson objectives achieved? __________________________________________

Which concepts did students find difficult? ____________________________________

What improvement is needed for the next lesson? ______________________________