Summary

The MS Word document comprises Grade 10 Computer Science Lesson Plans Term 1 2026. The PDF version is also available upon your request.

The lesson plans are well-structured across a 12-week schedule, with a consistent delivery of 6 lessons per week, ensuring a neat and comprehensive coverage of the syllabus. The content is fully aligned with the KICD-approved CBE curriculum, emphasizing digital literacy and practical application of technology.

Strands, Sub-Strands, and Topics Covered

Strand 1.0: Foundation of Computer Science

Sub-strand 1.1: Evolution of Computers

• Early computing devices: Abacus, Napier’s Bones, Pascaline, Slide Rule

• The works of Charles Babbage: Difference Engine and Analytical Engine

• Principle technologies: Vacuum Tubes, Transistors, Integrated Circuits (IC), and Microprocessors

• Computer generations and their respective technologies

Sub-strand 1.2: Computer Architecture

• Functional organization of the Von Neumann computer (Input, CPU, Memory, Output)

• Relationships among functional elements and buses (Data, Address, Control)

• Creating a physical model of computer architecture

• Number systems: Binary, Octal, and Hexadecimal representations

Sub-strand 1.3: Input/Output (I/O) Devices

• Types of input devices: Keying, Pointing, Scanning, and Voice input

• Advanced input: Digital cameras, QR Codes, and 3D Scanners

• Types of output devices: Soft Copy (Monitors) vs Hard Copy (Printers)

• Methods of data entry (Manual vs Direct) and output presentation

• Criteria for selecting input and output devices

• Creating and using Quick Response (QR) codes

Sub-strand 1.4: Computer Storage

• Categorization of storage: Primary (Main Memory) vs Secondary (Backing Store)

• Primary Memory: RAM (Volatile) vs ROM (Non-volatile)

• Secondary Storage: Magnetic, Optical, and Solid State media

• Performing data operations: Saving, Copying, Renaming, Deleting

• Remote (Cloud) storage and its advantages

• Criteria for selecting computer storage media

Sub-strand 1.5: Central Processing Unit (CPU)

• Structural elements: Control Unit (CU), ALU, and Registers

• Functions of CPU components

• The Fetch-Decode-Execute cycle

• Types of CPUs and classification by cores and speed

• Factors to consider when selecting a CPU

Sub-strand 1.6: Operating System (OS)

• Functions of an Operating System (Resource, File, and I/O management)

• Identification and classification of Operating Systems (GUI vs CLI, Single vs Multi-user)

• Factors in choosing an Operating System

• OS Installation procedures (Physical and Virtual environments)

• File management and system management tasks

Sub-strand 1.7: Computer Setup

• Types of ports and cables (VGA, HDMI, USB, Ethernet)

• Tools and safety precautions for computer setup (ESD, Physical safety)

• Connecting components and testing the setup

• Reuse of computer e-waste and responsible disposal

Strand 2.0: Computer Networking

Sub-strand 2.1: Data Communication

• Basic concepts: Signal, Channel, Network

• Characteristics: Delivery, Accuracy, Timeliness, Jitter

• Components of a data communication system

• Data transmission terms: Bandwidth, Baud Rate, Analog vs Digital

• Modes of data flow: Simplex, Half-Duplex, Full-Duplex

Sub-strand 2.2: Data Transmission Media

• Concepts: Encoding, Modulation, Multiplexing

• Wired transmission media: Twisted Pair, Coaxial, Fiber Optic

• Wireless transmission media: Radio waves, Microwaves, Infrared

• Connecting digital devices (Ethernet cabling)

• Factors affecting communication (Attenuation, Noise)

Assessment

• End of Term 1 Examinations (Theory Papers 1 & 2, Practical Exam)