Starting Up a Computer – Basic 1 Basic Technology Lesson Note (Second Term)

Learning Objectives:

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

• Know how to turn on a computer
• Say what happens when we start a computer

Introduction:

A computer is a machine that helps us work and play. Today we will learn how to turn it on.

Lesson Content:

From Power Source to Power Button:

Step 1: Check the Power Source

• Make sure the computer is plugged into the wall
• Check that the power cable is connected to the computer

Step 2: Find the Power Button

• The power button is usually round
• It may have this sign: ⏻
• It is found on the front of the computer

Step 3: Press the Power Button

• Press the power button once
• Wait for the computer to start
• You will see lights come on
• The screen will show pictures

What Happens When Starting Up:

• The computer wakes up
• Lights turn on
• The screen becomes bright
• We hear some sounds
• Pictures appear on the screen

Evaluation Questions:

1. What do we press to turn on a computer?
2. Where do we find the power button?
3. What happens when we start a computer?
4. What should we check before turning on a computer?