SS1 First Term Computer Science Lesson Note and Scheme of Work
Week 1: Introduction to Computer Science
Lesson Note: Basic concepts of computer science, history, and evolution of computers.
Scheme of Work: Introduction to binary system, computer components, and their functions.
Activities: Class discussion on the importance of computer science, hands-on activities to identify computer parts.
Week 2: Fundamentals of Programming
Lesson Note: Introduction to programming, algorithms, and flowcharts.
Scheme of Work: Basics of programming languages, writing simple algorithms.
Activities: Coding exercises using a beginner-friendly language, collaborative problem-solving.
Week 3: Data Types and Variables
Lesson Note: Understanding data types, variables, and their significance.
Scheme of Work: Practical examples of variables in programming, data type conversion.
Activities: Group projects involving variable usage, real-world applications of different data types.
Week 4: Control Structures
Lesson Note: Conditional statements and loops in programming.
Scheme of Work: Exploring if statements, loops, and their applications.
Activities: Writing and debugging code with conditional statements and loops, interactive coding sessions.
Week 5: Functions and Procedures
Lesson Note: Introduction to functions and procedures in programming.
Scheme of Work: Creating and calling functions, understanding parameters and return values.
Activities: Hands-on coding tasks with functions, problem-solving using modular programming.
Week 6: Data Structures
Lesson Note: Overview of data structures – arrays, lists, and dictionaries.
Scheme of Work: Practical implementation of data structures in programming.
Activities: Collaborative coding projects involving data structures, analyzing efficiency.
Week 7: File Handling
Lesson Note: Basics of file handling in programming.
Scheme of Work: Reading from and writing to files, file formats.
Activities: Creating, reading, and manipulating files through programming exercises.
Week 8: Networking and Internet Basics
Lesson Note: Understanding computer networks and the basics of the internet.
Scheme of Work: Networking concepts, internet protocols.
Activities: Research and presentations on networking technologies, practical internet-related tasks.
Week 9: Cybersecurity
Lesson Note: Introduction to cybersecurity, common threats, and protective measures.
Scheme of Work: Cybersecurity practices, password management.
Activities: Simulated cybersecurity scenarios, discussions on ethical hacking.
Week 10: Web Development Basics
Lesson Note: Overview of web development, HTML, and CSS.
Scheme of Work: Creating a simple webpage, styling with CSS.
Activities: Hands-on coding for webpage development, peer reviews.
Week 11: Revision Week
Lesson Note: Reviewing key concepts covered in previous weeks.
Scheme of Work: Revision of programming fundamentals, data structures, and networking.
Activities: Group discussions, quiz sessions, and hands-on coding challenges.
Week 12: Examination Week
Lesson Note: Preparing for the final examination.
Scheme of Work: Revision of all topics, solving past exam papers.
Activities: Mock exams, personalized assistance for challenging topics.
Week 13: School Dismissal Week
Lesson Note: Wrapping up the term, summarizing key takeaways.
Scheme of Work: Reflecting on the term’s learning, setting goals for the next term.
Activities: End-of-term presentations, feedback sessions, and distribution of progress reports.
