SS1 Second Term Computer Science Lesson Note and Scheme of Work
Week 1: Advanced Programming Concepts
Lesson Note: Exploring advanced programming topics such as object-oriented programming (OOP) and design patterns.
Scheme of Work: Understanding OOP principles, implementing classes and objects.
Activities: Hands-on coding projects emphasizing OOP concepts, group discussions on design patterns.
Week 2: Database Management Systems
Lesson Note: Introduction to Database Management Systems (DBMS) and relational databases.
Scheme of Work: Basics of SQL, creating and querying databases.
Activities: Practical exercises designing and manipulating databases, collaborative database projects.
Week 3: Data Handling and Analysis
Lesson Note: Techniques for handling and analyzing large datasets.
Scheme of Work: Data cleaning, exploration, and basic statistical analysis.
Activities: Working with real-world datasets, data visualization exercises.
Week 4: GUI Programming
Lesson Note: Basics of Graphical User Interface (GUI) programming.
Scheme of Work: Building simple GUI applications, event-driven programming.
Activities: Creating interactive interfaces, group projects developing GUI applications.
Week 5: Mobile App Development
Lesson Note: Overview of mobile app development, app lifecycle.
Scheme of Work: Introduction to mobile app frameworks.
Activities: Creating basic mobile apps, exploring app design principles.
Week 6: Artificial Intelligence Fundamentals
Lesson Note: Introduction to Artificial Intelligence (AI) concepts.
Scheme of Work: Machine learning basics, supervised and unsupervised learning.
Activities: Hands-on machine learning exercises, discussions on AI applications.
Week 7: Robotics and Automation
Lesson Note: Understanding robotics, automation, and their applications.
Scheme of Work: Basics of robot programming, exploring automated systems.
Activities: Building and programming simple robots, analyzing automated processes.
Week 8: Software Development Life Cycle
Lesson Note: Overview of the Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC).
Scheme of Work: Understanding SDLC phases, project management.
Activities: Simulated software development projects, group discussions on project management.
Week 9: Cloud Computing
Lesson Note: Introduction to cloud computing services and deployment models.
Scheme of Work: Cloud infrastructure, benefits of cloud computing.
Activities: Hands-on experience with cloud platforms, discussions on cloud security.
Week 10: Cybersecurity II
Lesson Note: Advanced cybersecurity topics, ethical hacking techniques.
Scheme of Work: Penetration testing, security audits.
Activities: Simulated cyber-attacks, case studies on cybersecurity incidents.
Week 11: Revision Week
Lesson Note: Reviewing advanced topics covered in the second term.
Scheme of Work: Revision of OOP, database management, AI, and other advanced concepts.
Activities: Group discussions, solving complex programming challenges, and comprehensive review sessions.
Week 12: Examination Week
Lesson Note: Preparing for the final examination in the second term.
Scheme of Work: Revision of all advanced topics, solving past exam papers.
Activities: Mock exams, personalized assistance for challenging topics.
Week 13: School Dismissal Week
Lesson Note: Concluding the academic year, summarizing the second term’s key learnings.
Scheme of Work: Reflecting on the term’s accomplishments, setting goals for the next academic year.
Activities: End-of-term presentations, feedback sessions, and distribution of progress reports.
