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Inheritance lesson plan
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Here is a clear, TNTEU-style lesson plan for the topic Inheritance in C++.
Suitable for 11th/12th Std – Computer Science / C++.
LESSON PLAN – INHERITANCE IN C++
Class: XI / XII
Subject: Computer Science
Topic: Inheritance in C++
Duration: 45 minutes
Teaching Method: Lecture, Demonstration, Interaction
Teaching Aids: Laptop, Projector/Board, C++ Code Examples, Chart (Types of Inheritance)
1. General Objectives
1. To develop logical and analytical thinking.
2. To understand how object-oriented concepts help in real-world modelling.
3. To create interest in programming and software development.
2. Specific / Instructional Objectives
After the lesson, the learner will be able to:
Knowledge
• Define inheritance.
• List the types of inheritance in C++.
• Explain base class and derived class.
Understanding
• Describe how data members and member functions are inherited.
• Explain visibility modes (public, private, protected).
Application
• Write simple programs using single and multilevel inheritance.
3. Prerequisites
Students should know:
• Classes and objects
• Access specifiers
• Constructors and member functions
4. Motivation (5 minutes)
Teacher shows a simple example:
“A car is a vehicle.”
• Vehicle = Base class
• Car = Derived class
Similarly,
“Student is a Person.”
This motivates the idea of reusing the properties of one class in another class.
5. Teaching–Learning Process
Step Teacher Activity Student Activity Teaching Aid
Introduces the concept of inheritance Listen and recall real-world
Introduction and real-life examples. examples. Board/Chart
Defines base class, derived class, syntax
Presentation of inheritance. Observe and take notes. Chart / Code
Explains visibility modes (public, private,
protected). Clarify doubts. Diagram
Explains types of inheritance: single, Listen and identify each
multilevel, multiple, hierarchical, hybrid. type. Chart
Writes a simple C++ program for Single Follow the program, identify
Demonstration Inheritance. base and derived class. Laptop/Board
Step Teacher Activity Student Activity Teaching Aid
Asks students to write a program for
Practice multilevel inheritance. Students write and test. Notebook
Review Summarizes key points. Respond to questions. –
6. Blackboard Explanation / Content
Definition
Inheritance is the process by which one class acquires the properties and functionalities of another
class.
Syntax
class Derived : visibility Base { // new features };
Types of Inheritance
1. Single
2. Multilevel
3. Multiple
4. Hierarchical
5. Hybrid
Simple Program
#include <iostream> using namespace std; class Base { public: void show() { cout << "Base class"; } };
class Derived : public Base { public: void display() { cout << " Derived class"; } }; int main() { Derived
obj; [Link](); [Link](); }
7. Learning Activities
• Match the type of inheritance with its diagram.
• Identify which visibility mode allows maximum access.
• Write a program using single inheritance.
8. Evaluation / Assessment
Oral Questions
1. What is inheritance?
2. What is a base class?
3. Name any three types of inheritance.
Written Questions
1. Write the syntax of inheritance.
2. Differentiate between base class and derived class.
3. Write a C++ program using multilevel inheritance.
9. Follow-up Activity
Ask students to write a program for multiple inheritance at home.
10. Summary
• Inheritance helps in code reusability.
• Base class → parent, Derived class → child.
• Different types of inheritance allow modelling various relationships.
• Visibility modes control how members are accessed.
• Simple programs help understand inheritance clearly.
If you want, I can also provide:
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✔ Detailed 2-page lesson plan
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Single inheritance
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Here is a simple and clear explanation + example + notes for Single Inheritance in C++.
If you want a lesson plan also specifically for Single Inheritance, I can give that too.
Single Inheritance – Explanation
Single Inheritance is a type of inheritance where:
One derived class inherits from one base class.
Diagram
Base Class
Derived Class
Meaning
The derived class gains access to the
✔ data members
✔ member functions
of the base class (based on visibility mode).
Syntax
class Base { // properties and functions }; class Derived : public Base { // new properties and functions
};
Simple Program – Single Inheritance
#include <iostream> using namespace std; class Vehicle { // Base class public: void speed() { cout <<
"The vehicle moves fast." << endl; } }; class Car : public Vehicle { // Derived class public: void brand() {
cout << "Brand: Toyota" << endl; } }; int main() { Car obj; [Link](); // Inherited from Vehicle
[Link](); // Own function }
Output
The vehicle moves fast.
Brand: Toyota
Key Points
• Only one base → one derived.
• Promotes code reusability.
• Base class → Parent class.
• Derived class → Child class.
• Uses public, private, or protected inheritance.
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Multilevel inheritance
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Here is a clear explanation + diagram + C++ example for Multilevel Inheritance.
Multilevel Inheritance – Explanation
Multilevel inheritance is a type of inheritance where
A class is derived from another derived class.
It forms a chain of inheritance.
Diagram
Class A (Base)
Class B (Derived from A)
Class C (Derived from B)
This represents multiple levels of inheritance.
Meaning
• Class B inherits from A.
• Class C inherits from B, so indirectly C also gets A’s features.
Simple C++ Program – Multilevel Inheritance
#include <iostream> using namespace std; class A { // Level 1 public: void displayA() { cout << "This is
Class A" << endl; } }; class B : public A { // Level 2 public: void displayB() { cout << "This is Class B" <<
endl; } }; class C : public B { // Level 3 public: void displayC() { cout << "This is Class C" << endl; } }; int
main() { C obj; // Object of bottom-most class [Link](); // Inherited from A [Link](); //
Inherited from B [Link](); // Own function }
Output
This is Class A
This is Class B
This is Class C
Key Points
• Multiple levels of inheritance happen step-by-step.
• Class C inherits features of both A and B.
• Supports deeper hierarchical modelling.
• Useful for building layered class structures.
If you want, I can also give:
✔ Lesson plan for Multilevel Inheritance
✔ Program using constructors in multilevel inheritance
✔ Real-life examples and diagrams
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Visibility modes
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Here is a simple, clear explanation of Visibility Modes in C++ Inheritance, including a table, diagram,
and examples.
Visibility Modes in C++
When a class inherits another class, the visibility mode decides how the members of the base class
will be available in the derived class.
There are three visibility modes:
1. public
2. private
3. protected
Access Specifiers vs Visibility Modes
Before inheritance, class members can be:
• public
• private
• protected
Visibility mode affects how these appear in the derived class.
Table: Effect of Visibility Modes
Base Class Member Public Inheritance Private Inheritance Protected Inheritance
public public private protected
protected protected private protected
private Not inherited Not inherited Not inherited
Meaning:
✔ Public Inheritance
• The most common type.
• Public members remain public.
• Protected remain protected.
• Private members are not accessible.
✔ Private Inheritance
• All public and protected members of the base become private in the derived class.
• Cannot be accessed directly by objects of derived class.
✔ Protected Inheritance
• Public members become protected.
• Protected stay protected.
• Private are not inherited.
Simple Example of Each
✔ Public Inheritance
class A { public: int x = 10; }; class B : public A { // public inheritance // x remains public in B };
✔ Private Inheritance
class A { public: int x = 10; }; class B : private A { // private inheritance // x becomes private in B };
✔ Protected Inheritance
class A { public: int x = 10; }; class B : protected A { // protected inheritance // x becomes protected in
B };
Diagram (Simple)
Base Members → Public Inheritance → Public/Protected in Derived
Base Members → Private Inheritance → Private in Derived
Base Members → Protected Inheritance → Protected in Derived
Easy Way to Remember
Public mode → “As it is”
(public stays public, protected stays protected)
Private mode → “Everything becomes private”
Protected mode → “Everything becomes protected”
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✔ Lesson Plan for Visibility Modes
✔ A full table in chart format
✔ Programs showing visibility with inheritance
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