Lesson Plan 4
Subject: ICT Class: PP Duration: 50 Minutes(1 period)
Strand: Technology Operations
Competency: Draw images and basic shapes by handling the mouse in a drawing
tool to acquire mouse balance and techniques.
Topic: Computer Mouse
Objectives: At the end of the lesson, each child should be able to:
● use different mouse actions to play mouse-balancing games.
● state the purpose of left-click, right-click, double-click, drag and drop.
● play online games to improve mouse-clicking accuracy and
mouse-dragging actions.
Prior Knowledge:
● Basic skills of a keyboard.
● Basic parts of a computer.
Lesson Description
This lesson introduces students to the computer mouse and its various functions.
Through videos and hands-on activities, students will learn about different mouse
actions and their purposes. By playing online games that involve mouse use,
students learn how to use and handle a mouse effectively.
Introduction
Begin the lesson by showing different parts of a computer and ask
them to name them as the teacher shows. Let students hold a
computer mouse and ask students what they can do with it. 10 mins
Explain the purpose of a computer mouse and demonstrate proper
grip and control. Use the link to explain what a mouse is and its
functions. [Link]
Learning Experiences 35 mins
Activity 1: Introducing different mouse actions.
To know the different actions of a mouse (left click, right-click, double
click, drag, drop and scroll) let students watch a video through the link-
[Link] After watching the
video, ask the students to share some of the mouse actions and their
purposes which were explained in the video.
Then, demonstrate proper grip and control of a computer mouse.
Explain the purpose of each mouse action as follows.
1. Left click: used to select items or open files.
2. Right-click: used to access additional options or context menus.
3. Double-clicking: used to open items.
4. Drag and drop: used to move items from one location to another.
Parts of a Mouse Hand Position
Activity 2: Practicing mouse handling games
To practice holding and clicking a mouse, let students play the
following games. Tell students to share their experiences after playing
the games.
1. Mouse accuracy - [Link]
2. Dragon drag and drop -
[Link]
Assessment/closure 5 mins
Summarize the lesson by explaining the following key points:
● A computer mouse controls the pointer or cursor on the screen.
● Mouse actions include left-click, right-click, double-click, drag
and drop, and scrolling.
● Different mouse actions have specific purposes, such as
selecting items, giving additional options, opening items, and
moving items.
● Practicing with a computer mouse helps students use it to
control a computer.
Do It Yourself
Provide students with the following link to an online mouse practice
website: [Link]
Let students play at least three games on the website that use different
mouse actions in each game.