Menu Bar (Primary 4- Information and Communications Technology Lesson Note: First Term, Week Eight)

Lesson Plan for Primary Four (First Term)

Subject: Information and Communications Technology
Class: Primary Four
Week of the First Term: 8th Week
Topic: One: Menu Bar
Sub-Topic: Items on the Menu Bar and Their Functions

Objectives

At the end of the lesson, pupils should be able to:

1. Identify and name at least three items on the menu bar in a software application.
2. Explain the function of each item on the menu bar using simple terms.
3. Demonstrate how to use one menu bar item to perform a basic task in a software application.

Entry Behaviour

Pupils should already know how to start a software application and navigate the basic interface, including opening and closing documents.

Instructional Materials

1. Textbook: ICT for Basic Education Book 4 by Oyeleke Samson Bukola
2. Visual Aids: Screenshots of a software application’s menu bar
3. Flashcards: Cards with names and functions of menu bar items

Reference Materials

Oyeleke, S. B. (2017). ICT for Basic Education Book 4. Metropolitan Publishers. Lagos.

Adewale, J. G., Okoli, C. E., Aruna, Y., & Abasi, J. E. (2015). WABP Information And Communications Technology Primary Book 4. West African Book Publishers Ltd. Lagos.

Content

The menu bar is a key component of many software applications. It is typically located at the top of the screen and contains a list of options that help users perform various tasks. Common items on the menu bar include:

• File: Used to open, save, and print documents.
• Edit: Allows users to undo, redo, cut, copy, and paste text or objects.
• View: Provides options to change the layout or appearance of the workspace.

Sub Topic: Items on the menu bar and their functions

Items on the Menu Bar and Their Functions

What is the Menu Bar? The menu bar is a special part of a computer program that helps you find different tools and options to use. It’s usually at the top of the screen and has names like “File,” “Edit,” and “View.”

Common Menu Bar Items:

1. File:
   • What It Does: Helps you open, save, and print your work.
   • Example: If you finish drawing a picture, you click “File” to save it so you don’t lose it. You can also use “File” to open a new picture or print your drawing.
2. Edit:
   • What It Does: Lets you change things in your work, like copying or pasting text.
   • Example: If you wrote a sentence and want to move it to another part of your document, you use “Edit” to cut the sentence from one place and paste it somewhere else.
3. View:
   • What It Does: Changes how your screen looks or shows your work.
   • Example: If you want to zoom in to see a part of your drawing better, you use “View” to make it larger.

How to Use These Items:

• Using File: Click on “File” to see options like “Save” or “Open.” If you want to save your drawing, click “Save,” then give your drawing a name and choose where to keep it.
• Using Edit: Click on “Edit” to find options like “Undo” if you make a mistake, or “Copy” if you want to use the same text or picture somewhere else.
• Using View: Click on “View” to choose how you see your work. For example, you might choose “Zoom In” to see details or “Full Screen” to see everything without any bars around it.

Step 1: Introduction

Lesson Presentation (Step-by-Step Procedure)

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