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Manual for a computer science teacher: 4th grade, 1st quarter

The goal of the course : To deepen children’s knowledge of working with the operating system, logical operations, algorithms, and also to develop skills in working with text, images and presentations.

Lesson plan

Lesson 1: Review of the basics of working with the operating system

Topic : Managing files and folders, working with different types of data (text, graphics, audio, video)

Objectives:

  • Review the basics of working with the operating system.
  • To consolidate skills in organizing and managing files and folders.
  • Learn to work with different types of data.

Materials:

  • Computers with access to an operating system and various types of files (text, graphic, audio and video files).

Lesson plan:

  1. Introduction (5 minutes): Discussion of what files and folders are and why it is important to organize them properly.
  2. Practical demonstration (10 minutes): Demonstration of working with different types of files (creation, moving, deletion).
  3. Practical task (25 minutes): Students create a folder structure, organize files of different types.
  4. Conclusion (5 minutes): Wrap up the lesson and discuss the importance of proper file management.

Lesson 2: Logic and Logical Operations

Topic : Working with logical operations (and/or/not)

Objectives:

  • To introduce the logical operations “and”, “or”, “not”.
  • Teach how to solve problems using these operations.

Materials:

  • Presentation with examples of logical operations.

Lesson plan:

  1. Introduction (5 minutes): Explanation of the logical operations “and”, “or”, “not”.
  2. Examples on the board (10 minutes): Demonstration of simple logical operations through real-life examples.
  3. Practical task (25 minutes): Children solve problems based on logical operations.
  4. Conclusion (5 minutes): Discussion of where logical operations occur in everyday life.

Lesson 3: Building Flowcharts

Topic : Representation of algorithms through flowcharts

Objectives:

  • To teach how to represent algorithms using flowcharts.
  • Develop algorithmic thinking.

Materials:

  • Paper and pencils or flowchart software (such as draw.io).

Lesson plan:

  1. Introduction (5 minutes): An explanation of what a flowchart is and how it helps visualize algorithms.
  2. Examples (10 minutes): Show simple flow charts (e.g. morning routine flow chart).
  3. Practical task (25 minutes): Students create flowcharts to solve a simple problem (for example, an algorithm for making a sandwich).
  4. Conclusion (5 minutes): Discussion of the created flowcharts.

Lesson 4: Working with text

Topic : Creating documents with text formatting

Objectives:

  • To consolidate skills in working with text.
  • Learn to format text (bold, italic, font, color) and format documents.

Materials:

  • Computers with word processing programs (e.g. Microsoft Word, Google Docs).

Lesson plan:

  1. Introduction (5 minutes): An explanation of what text formatting is and why it is needed.
  2. Practical demonstration (10 minutes): Show how to change the font, style, and color of the text.
  3. Practical task (25 minutes): Students create and format a short text.
  4. Conclusion (5 minutes): Discussion of how formatting helps structure information.

Lesson 5: Adding Images to Text

Topic : Inserting and editing images in text documents

Objectives:

  • Learn how to add images to text documents.
  • Develop skills in working with text and images.

Materials:

  • Computers with programs for working with text and images.

Lesson plan:

  1. Introduction (5 minutes): Discuss the importance of visual elements in text documents.
  2. Hands-on demo (10 minutes): Demonstrates how to add and customize images in a document.
  3. Practical task (25 minutes): Students create a text document and add images.
  4. Conclusion (5 minutes): Summarizing the work with images.

Lesson 6: Presentation Basics

Topic : Creating presentations with text and images

Objectives:

  • To introduce children to the basics of working with presentations.
  • Learn how to add text and images to slides.

Materials:

  • Computers with presentation software (PowerPoint, Google Slides).

Lesson plan:

  1. Introduction (5 minutes): Discussion of why presentations are needed and how they help convey information.
  2. Hands-on demo (10 minutes): Demonstrating how to create a simple slide with text and images.
  3. Practical task (25 minutes): Students create their first slides with text and images.
  4. Conclusion (5 minutes): Discussion of how presentations help visualize information.

Lesson 7: Creating Presentations with Animation

Topic : Adding animation to presentations

Objectives:

  • Learn how to add animation effects to slides.
  • Make presentations more dynamic and interesting.

Materials:

  • Computers with presentation software.

Lesson plan:

  1. Introduction (5 minutes): Discussion of the role of animation in presentations.
  2. Hands-on demo (10 minutes): Shows how to add animation to text and images.
  3. Practical task (25 minutes): Students create slides with animation.
  4. Conclusion (5 minutes): Summing up.

Lesson 8: Final Project

Topic : Creating a presentation on a selected topic

Objectives:

  • To consolidate all the materials studied.
  • Prepare a presentation on a free topic using text, images and animation.

Materials:

  • Computers with presentation software.

Lesson plan:

  1. Introduction (5 minutes): Discussion of the criteria for a successful presentation.
  2. Project Work (30 minutes): Students create their final presentation.
  3. Presentation of Works (10 minutes): Students present their work and discuss it.
  4. Conclusion (5 minutes): Summarizing the quarter, assessing progress.