By Elimu Assistant Team 
LESSON PLAN 43: Introduction to Programming Terminology and Concepts
Lesson Details
Strand: 3.0 Software Development
Sub Strand: 3.1 Computer Programming Concepts
Duration: 40 minutes (Single lesson)
Lesson: 1 of 5
Class Level: Grade 10
Key Inquiry Question (Lesson Starter)
Why are programming languages important in computing?
Specific Learning Outcomes
By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:
a) explain the terminologies used in computer programming,
b) understand the basic concepts of programming,
c) appreciate the role of programming in software development.
Selected Learning Experiences
Introduction (7 minutes)
- Pose the key inquiry question to stimulate thinking
- Ask learners: “What do you think makes computers do what we want?”
- Brief discussion on software vs. hardware
- Show scenario:
- Computer without software (just hardware – can’t do anything useful)
- Computer with software (calculator, game, web browser running)
- Ask: “How does software get created?”
- Present analogy: “Programming is like writing recipes”
- Recipe tells chef what to do step-by-step
- Program tells computer what to do step-by-step
- Both must be precise and in correct order
- Show simple example: “Make a sandwich” instructions
- Get two slices of bread
- Get peanut butter
- Spread peanut butter on one slice
- Put slices together
- Compare to simple program instructions
- Introduce lesson focus: Understanding programming language
Development Activities (28 minutes)
Activity 1: Core Programming Terminology (15 minutes)
- Brainstorm the terminologies used in programming languages
Essential Programming Terms:
1. PROGRAMMING:
Definition:
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