Booting – Basic 1 Basic Technology Lesson Note (Third Term)

Learning Objectives:

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

• Say what booting means
• Know the ways a computer can boot

Introduction:

When we want to use a computer, we need to wake it up first. This process of waking up the computer is called booting.

Lesson Content:

Meaning of Booting:

• Booting means starting up a computer
• It is like waking up the computer from sleep
• During booting, the computer checks if everything is working
• After booting, we can use the computer for work and play

What Happens During Booting:

1. Computer checks its memory
2. Computer loads important programs
3. Computer gets ready to work
4. Desktop appears on the screen
5. Computer is now ready to use

Ways of Booting:

1. COLD BOOT (Hard Boot)

• What it means: Starting computer when it is completely off
• How to do it: Press the power button when computer is off
• When we use it:
  1. In the morning when we start school
  2. When computer has been off for a long time
  3. First time using computer each day

2. WARM BOOT (Soft Boot)

• What it means: Restarting computer when it is already on
• How to do it: Click restart button on screen
• When we use it:
  1. When computer is not working properly
  2. When we install new programs
  3. When teacher asks us to restart

Steps for Cold Booting:

1. Make sure computer is plugged in
2. Press the power button once
3. Wait for lights to come on
4. Watch the screen wake up
5. Wait for desktop to appear
6. Computer is ready to use

Steps for Warm Booting:

1. Save any work you are doing
2. Click on restart button
3. Wait for computer to turn off and on again
4. Desktop will appear again
5. Computer is ready to use

Class Activity:

Teacher demonstrates both types of booting. Children observe and identify the differences.

Evaluation Questions:

1. What does booting mean?
2. Name the two ways of booting a computer
3. When do we use cold booting?
4. What should we do before warm booting?
5. What appears after successful booting?

Assignment:

Ask your parents to show you how they start their phone or computer. Tell them about cold boot and warm boot.