SCHOOL OF EDUCATION, HUMANITIES AND SOCIAL SCIENCES
DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION
LESSON PLAN
Student Teacher’s Name: ENOCK KIPNGENO Adm. No. SENOKI2313 Grade: TEN No. of Students: 6/7
School’s Name: ST. FRANCIS CHEPTARIT GIRLS HIGH SCHOOL Learning Area: COMPUTER SCIENCE Date: 25/05/2026
Time: 11:50-13:10 hrs (80 min)
Strand: Foundation of Computer Studies
Sub-Strand: Computer Setup - Ports and Interface
Cables / Setting up a Computer
Specific Learning Outcome(s):
By the end of this sub-strand learner should be able to:
1. Identify types of ports: USB, HDMI, Ethernet and audio ports and their corresponding interface cables.
2. Describe the procedure for setting up a desktop computer by connecting all components correctly.
3. Apply safe setup skills when helping others configure computers at home or school.
Key Inquiry Question(s): 1. How are computers interfaced with external devices?
2. What are the steps for setting up a computer?
Core Competencies: 1. Critical thinking 2. Digital literacy 3. Collaboration
Values: 1. Responsibility 2. Integrity 3. Curiosity
PCIs: 1. Life Skills Education 2. Technology
LESSON INTRODUCTION
Time Content Teacher’s Activity Learner’s Activity Resources/Material/Re
10 min Review of computer components and Display a system unit and ask learners Observe the system unit and name any System unit, Modern
their functions to identify visible ports on the front ports they recognise from prior Technology Bk 10 pg. 10
and back panels knowledge
LESSON DEVELOPMENT
Time Content Teacher’s Activities Learner’s Activities Resources/Material/Re
15 min Stage 1: Guide learners to search for Search textbooks and identify USB, Modern Technology Bk 1
Types of ports - USB, HDMI, Ethernet information on port types using HDMI, Ethernet and audio ports; sketch pg. 105, Port diagrams,
and audio ports textbooks; display diagrams of each diagrams and label them in exercise Various interface cables
port and cable type on the board books
15 min Stage 2: Hold up different cables and ask Match physical cables to their Modern Technology Bk 1
Interface cables - USB-A, USB-C, HDMI learners to match each cable to its corresponding ports on the system unit; pg. 110, USB-A, USB-C,
and VGA; matching cables to ports port; discuss real-life examples such as record findings and discuss with a HDMI and VGA cables,
connecting phones to chargers and partner System unit
laptops to monitors
25 min Stage 3: Demonstrate step-by-step how to Practise connecting all components to Modern Technology Bk 1
Setting up a desktop computer - connect the monitor, keyboard, the system unit in pairs; power on and pg. 111, Desktop compu
connecting monitor, keyboard, mouse mouse and power cable to the system verify the setup works; record the components, Power cab
and power unit; power on and test the setup sequence of steps followed UPS
CONCLUSION
Time Content Teacher’s Activity Learner’s Activity Resources/Material/Re
15 min Summary of ports, cables and Ask learners to name three ports and State three ports with their matching System unit, Modern
computer setup procedure their cables; review the steps for cables and describe the correct order for Technology Bk 10 pg. 11
setting up a computer through Q&A connecting components
Link to other activity areas: 1. ICT 2. Physics 3. Life Skills
Suggested community service learning: Help a family member or neighbour set up or reconnect computer components at home, identifying each port and cable
correctly.
Assessment: Observation, Practical assessment, Matching exercises, Oral questions
Take home/ Extension activities: Draw and label five different ports found on a computer and write one sentence describing what each port is used for.
Self Evaluation:
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SCHOOL OF EDUCATION, HUMANITIES AND SOCIAL SCIENCES
DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION
LESSON PLAN
Student Teacher’s Name: ENOCK KIPNGENO Adm. No. SENOKI2313 Grade: TEN No. of Students: 6/7
School’s Name: ST. FRANCIS CHEPTARIT GIRLS HIGH SCHOOL Learning Area: COMPUTER SCIENCE Date: 26/05/2026
Time: 09:20-10:00 hrs (40 min)
Strand: Foundation of Computer Studies
Sub-Strand: Computer Setup - Safety Precautions
Specific Learning Outcome(s):
By the end of this sub-strand learner should be able to:
1. Explain safety precautions to observe when setting up a computer.
2. Describe correct handling procedures for computer components to prevent damage.
3. Apply safety measures to prevent electric shocks and equipment damage at home and school.
Key Inquiry Question(s): 1. Why is it important to observe safety when setting up computers?
Core Competencies: 1. Critical thinking 2. Communication 3. Self-efficacy
Values: 1. Responsibility 2. Integrity 3. Respect
PCIs: 1. Life Skills Education 2. Health Education
LESSON INTRODUCTION
Time Content Teacher’s Activity Learner’s Activity Resources/Material/Re
5 min Introduction to safety in computer Ask learners to think about dangers Brainstorm potential hazards such as Modern Technology Bk 1
setup that could occur if a computer is set electric shock, damage to components pg. 112, Chalkboard
up carelessly; invite responses or fire and share with the class
LESSON DEVELOPMENT
Time Content Teacher’s Activities Learner’s Activities Resources/Material/Re
10 min Stage 1: Discuss the key safety rules: always List safety precautions in exercise books Modern Technology Bk 1
Safety precautions - disconnect switch off and unplug power before and discuss why each rule matters with a pg. 112, Safety guideline
power, avoid static electricity, handle connecting components; avoid static partner poster
with care electricity by not touching internal
parts unnecessarily; handle
components by their edges
10 min Stage 2: Demonstrate proper handling of a Observe the demonstration; practise Anti-static wrist straps,
Handling procedures for computer hard disk, RAM stick and holding computer components correctly Hard disk, RAM module,
components - avoiding physical and motherboard; explain use of anti- at their edges; identify which parts are Modern Technology Bk 1
electrostatic damage static wrist straps most sensitive pg. 112
10 min Stage 3: Present pictures or scenarios of unsafe Identify hazards in given scenarios such Hazard scenario pictures
Identifying potential hazards in a computer setups; ask learners to as loose cables, liquids near equipment Reference materials
computer setup environment identify hazards in each scenario or missing earth connections; propose
corrections
CONCLUSION
Time Content Teacher’s Activity Learner’s Activity Resources/Material/Re
5 min Summary of computer setup safety Recap the three key safety rules; ask State one safety precaution and give one Modern Technology Bk 1
precautions learners to state one safety precaution reason why ignoring it could cause harm pg. 112
and explain why it matters
Link to other activity areas: 1. Physics 2. Life Skills 3. Health Education
Suggested community service learning: Identify and correct at least one unsafe computer setup practice at home or in a community computer lab and report findings
to class.
Assessment: Observation, Oral questions, Written tests
Take home/ Extension activities: Write three safety rules to follow when setting up a computer and explain the consequence of breaking each rule.
Self Evaluation:
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SCHOOL OF EDUCATION, HUMANITIES AND SOCIAL SCIENCES
DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION
LESSON PLAN
Student Teacher’s Name: ENOCK KIPNGENO Adm. No. SENOKI2313 Grade: TEN No. of Students: 6/7
School’s Name: ST. FRANCIS CHEPTARIT GIRLS HIGH SCHOOL Learning Area: COMPUTER SCIENCE Date: 27/05/2026
Time: 14:00-14:40 hrs (40 min)
Strand: Foundation of Computer Studies / Computer
Networking Sub-Strand: Computer Setup - Importance of Safety /
Data Communication - Terminologies
Specific Learning Outcome(s):
By the end of this sub-strand learner should be able to:
1. Explain the importance of computer setup safety in preventing injuries and equipment damage.
2. Develop content to sensitise the community on safe computer setup practices.
3. Define key data communication terminologies: sender, receiver, channel, protocol and bandwidth.
Key Inquiry Question(s): 1. How can we promote safe computer practices in our community?
Core Competencies: 1. Communication 2. Creativity and imagination 3. Critical thinking
Values: 1. Responsibility 2. Patriotism 3. Integrity
PCIs: 1. Life Skills Education 2. Environmental Education
LESSON INTRODUCTION
Time Content Teacher’s Activity Learner’s Activity Resources/Material/Re
5 min Review of safety precautions and Ask learners to recall two safety Recall safety precautions and listen to Modern Technology Bk 1
introduction to data communication precautions from the previous lesson; the introduction of data communication pg. 114, 116, Chalkboard
introduce data communication as the as a new topic area
next topic
LESSON DEVELOPMENT
Time Content Teacher’s Activities Learner’s Activities Resources/Material/Re
10 min Stage 1: Guide learners to present the Present safety importance to peers in Modern Technology Bk 1
Importance of safety - preventing importance of safety rules to peers; small groups; develop a brief print or pg. 114, Safety posters,
injuries and equipment damage; facilitate discussion on how to reuse digital message on safe computer setup Reference materials
advocating for safe practices computer parts safely
10 min Stage 2: Introduce data communication using a Copy key terms and definitions into Modern Technology Bk 1
Data communication terminologies - simple analogy; write key terms on the exercise books; match terms to their pg. 116, Digital devices,
sender, receiver, channel, medium board and explain each with examples meanings using a matching activity Chalkboard
and protocol from everyday communication
10 min Stage 3: Display a chart of the OSI layers; Observe the OSI chart; write the names Modern Technology Bk 1
OSI and TCP/IP models - overview and briefly explain the purpose of each and one function of each OSI layer; pg. 118, Charts showing
layers layer using simple analogies; introduce compare OSI and TCP/IP models in a layers, Internet access
TCP/IP as a practical model simple table
CONCLUSION
Time Content Teacher’s Activity Learner’s Activity Resources/Material/Re
5 min Summary of safety importance and Ask learners to define two data Define sender and protocol; state one Modern Technology Bk 1
data communication terminology communication terms and state one importance of observing safety during pg. 114-118
reason why computer setup safety is computer setup
important
Link to other activity areas: 1. Physics 2. Mathematics 3. Life Skills
Suggested community service learning: Sensitise at least five community members on the importance of safe computer setup through a simple poster, pamphlet or
verbal presentation.
Assessment: Oral presentations, Project assessment, Peer evaluation, Written tests
Take home/ Extension activities: Write a short paragraph (5-8 sentences) explaining the OSI model to a friend who has never studied networking.
Self Evaluation:
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SCHOOL OF EDUCATION, HUMANITIES AND SOCIAL SCIENCES
DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION
LESSON PLAN
Student Teacher’s Name: ENOCK KIPNGENO Adm. No. SENOKI2313 Grade: TEN No. of Students: 6/7
School’s Name: ST. FRANCIS CHEPTARIT GIRLS HIGH SCHOOL Learning Area: COMPUTER SCIENCE Date: 29/05/2026
Time: 11:00-11:40 hrs (40 min)
Strand: Computer Networking
Sub-Strand: Data Communication - Characteristics an
Components
Specific Learning Outcome(s):
By the end of this sub-strand learner should be able to:
1. Explain the characteristics of data communication: delivery, accuracy, timeliness, jitter and bandwidth.
2. Describe the components of a data communication system: sender, receiver, message, medium and protocol.
3. Relate bandwidth to real-life experiences such as video buffering when internet speed is low.
Key Inquiry Question(s): 1. What determines effective data communication?
Core Competencies: 1. Critical thinking 2. Digital literacy 3. Communication
Values: 1. Responsibility 2. Curiosity 3. Diligence
PCIs: 1. Life Skills Education 2. Technology
LESSON INTRODUCTION
Time Content Teacher’s Activity Learner’s Activity Resources/Material/Re
5 min Review of data communication Ask learners to recall the meaning of Recall and state definitions of data Modern Technology Bk 1
terminologies from the previous sender, receiver, channel and protocol communication terminologies shared in pg. 116, Chalkboard
lesson from the previous lesson the previous lesson
LESSON DEVELOPMENT
Time Content Teacher’s Activities Learner’s Activities Resources/Material/Re
10 min Stage 1: Explain each characteristic using Listen, take notes and match each Modern Technology Bk 1
Characteristics of data communication relatable examples; use the analogy of characteristic to its definition in a pg. 119, Reference
- delivery, accuracy, timeliness, jitter sending a text message to explain matching exercise in exercise books materials, Chalkboard
and bandwidth delivery, accuracy and timeliness
10 min Stage 2: Demonstrate or describe how Discuss characteristics with a partner; Modern Technology Bk 1
Effect of bandwidth on data bandwidth affects video streaming; demonstrate effects of bandwidth by pg. 119, Internet
transmission - demonstration of discuss how different internet speeds comparing a low-speed and high-speed connection for
buffering affect data quality and speed scenario using examples demonstration, Simulati
materials
10 min Stage 3: Explain each component with real-life Draw and label a diagram of a data Modern Technology Bk 1
Components of a data communication examples; guide learners to draw a communication system; identify pg. 120, Video resources
system - sender, receiver, message, simple diagram showing all five components in a given communication Reference materials
medium and protocol components in a communication scenario
system
CONCLUSION
Time Content Teacher’s Activity Learner’s Activity Resources/Material/Re
5 min Summary of data communication Ask learners to state three State three characteristics (e.g. accuracy, Modern Technology Bk 1
characteristics and components characteristics and three components timeliness, bandwidth) and three pg. 119-120
of a data communication system components of a data communication
system
Link to other activity areas: 1. Mathematics 2. Physics 3. ICT
Suggested community service learning: Observe and record examples of data communication in the community (e.g. mobile network, radio, internet) and identify at
least two characteristics evident in each example.
Assessment: Matching exercises, Oral questions, Written assignments
Take home/ Extension activities: Complete the table: list five characteristics of data communication, give a definition for each, and provide one real-life example for
each characteristic.
Self Evaluation:
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