LESSON PLAN 13: Selecting Computer Storage and Data Safety
Lesson Details
Strand: 1.0 Foundation of Computer Studies
Sub Strand: 1.4 Computer Storage
Duration: 40 minutes (Single lesson)
Lesson: 4 of 4
Class Level: Grade 10
Key Inquiry Question (Lesson Starter)
What informs the choice of computer storage?
Specific Learning Outcomes
By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:
a) read data from computer storage,
b) write data to computer storage,
c) describe the criteria used to select computer storage,
d) acknowledge the safety of data in computer storage media.
Selected Learning Experiences
Introduction (6 minutes)
- Review homework: Discuss RAM vs. ROM findings
- Pose the key inquiry question
- Show different storage devices: USB drive, external hard drive, SD card
- Ask: “How do you decide which storage device to use for different purposes?”