Information Communication Technology

Grade 06 – 1st Term

Competency Competency Level Contents Learning Outcomes Duration/ Due Date Completed Info
Periods Date
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1. Appreciates the 1.1 Explains the Basic components of I. Identifies the components of a
importance of functions of the computer- Input, computer
computers computer and its Processing, Output, II. Elaborates its role in different
characteristics Storage environments
Computer vs. Human III. Lists the functions and
o Speed and characteristics of a computer
Efficiency IV. Identifies the devices with
o Accuracy embedded computers
o Reliability
o Consistency
o Capacity of
storage
o Cost
o Intelligence
Devices with
embedded
computers
o Mobile Phones
o Modern
Televisions
o Washing Machines
o Automobiles

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1.2 Identifies CPU i. Identifies CPU in a computer
computer components Memory ii. Lists various input devices
Input/ Output devices iii. Lists various output devices
Storage devices iv. Lists various storage devices
Communication v. Lists various communication
devices devices

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 1.3 Describes the need CPU i. Identifies CPU in a computer 1
for software Memory ii. Lists various input devices
Input/ Output devices iii. Lists various output devices
Storage devices iv. Lists various storage devices
Communication v. Lists various communication
devices devices

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1.4 Appreciates the Identification of areas i. Describes potential application areas
use of computer to of applications in education and other fields
carry out routine work (educational software,
library management
system etc.) in the
school and other fields
Role of computer in
o schools
o banks
o hospitals
o factories
o farms

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2. Appreciates the 2.1 Uses computer lab Good practices to i. Comprehends the good practices in
need of using properly follow the lab
computers safely o Keeping the ii. Follows the good practices in the
lab dust free lab
o Avoiding food
and drinks in
the lab
o Leaving the items
used in the lab in proper
order

2.2 Uses computers Correct steps to i. Follows the correct steps to Start/ 1
and peripherals safely Start/Shutdown the Shutdown the computer
computer ii. Uses the computer ethically
Ethics of using the iii. Safely disposes the obsolete
computer computers/peripherals

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 Correct posture to iv. Understands and practices the safe
minimize health issues use of computers
Management of e-
waste (Safe disposal of
computer hardware)
Use of passwords to
avoid unauthorized
access

3. Uses operating 3.1 Handles files File handling using a i. Creates and saves a file 2
systems simple drawing software ii. Opens and edits a file
o Create iii. Practices to maximize/ minimize/
o Save resize a window
o Open
o Edit
o Close
Minimizing /
Maximizing /
Resizing of a
window

4. Uses 4.1 Uses text editing  Use of drawing i. Uses mouse and keyboard effectively 1
application and drawing software software to use the ii. Types using correct finger
software effectively mouse properly movements iii. Draws pictures with
appropriately  Use of typing software mouse
to develop keyboard
skills

Submit to the approval …………………………………. Date …………………………….

Approved / Not Approved ………………………………….. Date ……………………………….

Principle / vice principle

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