LESSON PLAN 10: Types and Categories of Computer Storage

LESSON PLAN 10: Types and Categories of Computer Storage

Lesson Details

Strand: 1.0 Foundation of Computer Studies
Sub Strand: 1.4 Computer Storage
Duration: 40 minutes (Single lesson)
Lesson: 1 of 4
Class Level: Grade 10

Key Inquiry Question (Lesson Starter)

How is data accessed from computer storage?

Specific Learning Outcomes

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

a) identify the types of storage used in computer systems,

b) categorise the types of storage used in computers.

Selected Learning Experiences

Introduction (7 minutes)

• Pose the key inquiry question to stimulate thinking
• Ask learners: “Where does your computer keep your files when it’s turned off?”
• Brief discussion on what happens to data when computers are on vs. off
• Introduce the concept of computer storage and its importance

Development Activities (28 minutes)