Foundations of Pre-Technical Studies

Self-Exploration and Career Development - Ethical and unethical practices related to the use of talents and abilities

By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:

- Identify ethical practices related to the use of talents and abilities
- Differentiate between ethical and unethical practices
- Appreciate the importance of ethical practices in using talents and abilities

- Read case studies on ethical and unethical practices related to the use of talents and abilities
- Analyze the case studies and identify unethical practices described
- Discuss the ethical practices demonstrated in the case studies
- Discuss other ethical and unethical practices related to the use of talents and abilities

Which ethical issues influence the use of talents and abilities?

- Spotlight Pre-Technical Studies Learner's Book Grade 9 pg. 30
- Case studies
- Digital resources

- Observation - Oral questions - Written assignments - Group discussions

Foundations of Pre-Technical Studies

Self-Exploration and Career Development - Careers based on talents and abilities for self-development

By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:

- Identify careers based on talents and abilities
- Choose a career based on personal talents and abilities
- Value the importance of selecting careers based on talents and abilities

- Read about Grade 9 learners' career choices based on their talents and abilities
- Discuss the career choices made by learners based on their talents and abilities
- Discuss steps to follow when choosing a career
- Choose a career based on personal talent and ability
- Justify career choices

How can you choose a career path that matches your skills and interests?

- Spotlight Pre-Technical Studies Learner's Book Grade 9 pg. 32
- Career choice steps chart
- Digital resources

- Observation - Oral questions - Written assignments - Peer assessment

Foundations of Pre-Technical Studies

Computer Software - Categories of computer software

By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:

- Explain the meaning of computer software
- Identify different computer software used in the workplace
- Show interest in learning about computer software

- Brainstorm on the meaning of computer software
- Use available resources to search for different computer software
- Present findings to the class
- Discuss categories of computer software (system software, application software)

What is computer software?

- Spotlight Pre-Technical Studies Learner's Book Grade 9 pg. 6
- Digital devices
- Charts showing different software
- Digital resources

- Observation - Oral questions - Written assignments - Group presentations

Foundations of Pre-Technical Studies

Computer Software - Categories of computer software

By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:

- Explain the meaning of computer software
- Identify different computer software used in the workplace
- Show interest in learning about computer software

- Brainstorm on the meaning of computer software
- Use available resources to search for different computer software
- Present findings to the class
- Discuss categories of computer software (system software, application software)

What is computer software?

- Spotlight Pre-Technical Studies Learner's Book Grade 9 pg. 6
- Digital devices
- Charts showing different software
- Digital resources

- Observation - Oral questions - Written assignments - Group presentations

Foundations of Pre-Technical Studies

Computer Software - Categories of computer software

By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:

- Identify categories of computer software
- Classify different software into their appropriate categories
- Appreciate the role of different categories of software

- Discuss the categories of computer software (system software, application software)
- Use digital resources to explore examples of system software and application software
- Create a chart showing the categories of computer software and examples
- Present the chart to the class

How are computer software categorized?

- Spotlight Pre-Technical Studies Learner's Book Grade 9 pg. 6
- Digital devices
- Chart making materials
- Digital resources

- Observation - Oral questions - Chart assessment - Peer assessment

Foundations of Pre-Technical Studies

Computer Software - Functions of different application software

By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:

- Identify different application software used in the workplace
- Explain the functions of word processing software
- Show interest in learning about application software

- Brainstorm on the functions of different application software
- Discuss the functions of word processing software
- Demonstrate the use of word processing software
- Explore features of word processing software

What are the functions of word processing software?

- Spotlight Pre-Technical Studies Learner's Book Grade 9 pg. 6
- Digital devices with word processing software
- Charts showing functions of word processing software
- Digital resources

- Observation - Oral questions - Practical assessment - Group discussions

Foundations of Pre-Technical Studies

Computer Software - Functions of different application software

By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:

- Explain the functions of presentation software
- Use presentation software to create slides
- Value the importance of presentation software in the workplace

- Discuss the functions of presentation software
- Demonstrate the use of presentation software
- Create simple presentations using presentation software
- Present the created slides to the class

What are the functions of presentation software?

- Spotlight Pre-Technical Studies Learner's Book Grade 9 pg. 6
- Digital devices with presentation software
- Charts showing functions of presentation software
- Digital resources

- Observation - Oral questions - Practical assessment - Presentation assessment

Foundations of Pre-Technical Studies

Computer Software - Functions of different application software

By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:

- Explain the functions of spreadsheet software
- Use spreadsheet software to perform calculations
- Appreciate the importance of spreadsheet software in data management

- Discuss the functions of spreadsheet software
- Demonstrate the use of spreadsheet software
- Create simple spreadsheets and perform basic calculations
- Share findings with the class

What are the functions of spreadsheet software?

- Spotlight Pre-Technical Studies Learner's Book Grade 9 pg. 6
- Digital devices with spreadsheet software
- Charts showing functions of spreadsheet software
- Digital resources

- Observation - Oral questions - Practical assessment - Peer assessment

Foundations of Pre-Technical Studies

Computer Software - Functions of different application software

By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:

- Explain the functions of database software
- Create simple databases using database software
- Show interest in learning about database management

- Discuss the functions of database software
- Demonstrate the use of database software
- Create simple databases
- Perform basic database queries
- Share findings with the class

What are the functions of database software?

- Spotlight Pre-Technical Studies Learner's Book Grade 9 pg. 6
- Digital devices with database software
- Charts showing functions of database software
- Digital resources

- Observation - Oral questions - Practical assessment - Written assignments

Foundations of Pre-Technical Studies

Computer Software - Functions of different application software

By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:

- Explain the functions of database software
- Create simple databases using database software
- Show interest in learning about database management

- Discuss the functions of database software
- Demonstrate the use of database software
- Create simple databases
- Perform basic database queries
- Share findings with the class

What are the functions of database software?

- Spotlight Pre-Technical Studies Learner's Book Grade 9 pg. 6
- Digital devices with database software
- Charts showing functions of database software
- Digital resources

- Observation - Oral questions - Practical assessment - Written assignments

Foundations of Pre-Technical Studies

Computer Software - Functions of different application software

By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:

- Explain the functions of desktop publishing software
- Create publications using desktop publishing software
- Value the importance of desktop publishing in the workplace

- Discuss the functions of desktop publishing software
- Demonstrate the use of desktop publishing software
- Create simple publications using desktop publishing software
- Present the created publications to the class

What are the functions of desktop publishing software?

- Spotlight Pre-Technical Studies Learner's Book Grade 9 pg. 6
- Digital devices with desktop publishing software
- Sample publications
- Digital resources

- Observation - Oral questions - Practical assessment - Presentation assessment

Foundations of Pre-Technical Studies

Computer Software - Functions of different application software

By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:

- Explain the functions of information management systems
- Demonstrate basic operations with information management systems
- Appreciate the role of information management systems in organizations

- Discuss the functions of information management systems
- Explore examples of information management systems
- Discuss how information management systems are used in various workplaces
- Share findings with the class

How are information management systems used in the workplace?

- Spotlight Pre-Technical Studies Learner's Book Grade 9 pg. 6
- Digital devices
- Charts showing information management systems
- Digital resources

- Observation - Oral questions - Written assignments - Group presentations

Foundations of Pre-Technical Studies

Computer Software - Using computer software to perform tasks

By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:

- Use word processing software to perform tasks
- Apply appropriate features of word processing software
- Value the importance of word processing software in day-to-day life

- Perform tasks using word processing software (creating documents, formatting text, inserting images)
- Practice creating and editing documents
- Save and retrieve documents
- Print documents where possible

How is word processing software used in day-to-day life?

- Spotlight Pre-Technical Studies Learner's Book Grade 9 pg. 7
- Digital devices with word processing software
- Printers (where available)
- Digital resources

- Observation - Practical assessment - Project work - Portfolio assessment

Foundations of Pre-Technical Studies

Computer Software - Using computer software to perform tasks

By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:

- Use word processing software to perform tasks
- Apply appropriate features of word processing software
- Value the importance of word processing software in day-to-day life

- Perform tasks using word processing software (creating documents, formatting text, inserting images)
- Practice creating and editing documents
- Save and retrieve documents
- Print documents where possible

How is word processing software used in day-to-day life?

- Spotlight Pre-Technical Studies Learner's Book Grade 9 pg. 7
- Digital devices with word processing software
- Printers (where available)
- Digital resources

- Observation - Practical assessment - Project work - Portfolio assessment

Foundations of Pre-Technical Studies

Computer Software - Using computer software to perform tasks

By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:

- Use presentation software to perform tasks
- Apply appropriate features of presentation software
- Appreciate the importance of presentation software in day-to-day life

- Perform tasks using presentation software (creating slides, adding animations, inserting images)
- Practice creating presentations
- Present the created slides to the class
- Give and receive feedback on presentations

How is presentation software used in day-to-day life?

- Spotlight Pre-Technical Studies Learner's Book Grade 9 pg. 7
- Digital devices with presentation software
- Projector (where available)
- Digital resources

- Observation - Practical assessment - Presentation assessment - Peer assessment

Foundations of Pre-Technical Studies

Computer Software - Using computer software to perform tasks

By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:

- Use spreadsheet software to perform tasks
- Apply appropriate features of spreadsheet software
- Show interest in using spreadsheet software for data management

- Perform tasks using spreadsheet software (creating worksheets, entering data, performing calculations, creating charts)
- Practice creating spreadsheets
- Analyze data using spreadsheets
- Share findings with the class

How is spreadsheet software used in day-to-day life?

- Spotlight Pre-Technical Studies Learner's Book Grade 9 pg. 7
- Digital devices with spreadsheet software
- Sample data for analysis
- Digital resources

- Observation - Practical assessment - Project work - Portfolio assessment

Foundations of Pre-Technical Studies

Computer Software - Using computer software to perform tasks

By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:

- Use desktop publishing software to perform tasks
- Apply appropriate features of desktop publishing software
- Appreciate the importance of desktop publishing in day-to-day life

- Perform tasks using desktop publishing software (creating newsletters, brochures, posters)
- Practice creating publications
- Display the created publications
- Give and receive feedback on publications

How is desktop publishing software used in day-to-day life?

- Spotlight Pre-Technical Studies Learner's Book Grade 9 pg. 7
- Digital devices with desktop publishing software
- Sample publications
- Digital resources

- Observation - Practical assessment - Project work - Peer assessment

Communication

Oblique Projection - Characteristics of oblique drawing

By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:

- Explain the meaning of oblique projection
- Identify characteristics of oblique drawings
- Show interest in learning about oblique projection

- Use available print or digital media to search for information on the meaning of oblique projection
- Find examples of oblique drawings
- Identify characteristics of oblique drawings
- Share findings with the class

How are oblique drawings used in technical fields?

- Spotlight Pre-Technical Studies Learner's Book Grade 9 pg. 35
- Digital resources
- Sample oblique drawings
- Reference materials

- Observation - Oral questions - Written assignments - Group presentations

Communication

Oblique Projection - Characteristics of oblique drawing
Oblique Projection - Sketching given drawings in oblique projection

By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:

- Describe the characteristics of oblique drawings
- Distinguish oblique drawings from other forms of projections
- Appreciate the use of oblique drawings in technical communication

- Study examples of oblique drawings
- Describe the drawings using the characteristics of oblique drawings
- Compare oblique drawings with other types of drawings
- Share discussions with the class

What are the characteristics of oblique drawings?

- Spotlight Pre-Technical Studies Learner's Book Grade 9 pg. 36
- Sample oblique drawings
- Charts showing characteristics of oblique drawings
- Digital resources
- Spotlight Pre-Technical Studies Learner's Book Grade 9 pg. 37
- Squared paper
- Pencils
- Drawing instruments

- Observation - Oral questions - Written assignments - Group discussions

Communication

Oblique Projection - Sketching given drawings in oblique projection

By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:

- Follow the correct procedure for sketching in oblique projection
- Sketch various shapes in oblique projection
- Value accuracy in sketching oblique drawings

- Follow steps given to sketch drawings in oblique projection using squared paper
- Sketch drawings of various objects in oblique projection
- Compare work with classmates
- Practice sketching complex objects

How is proportionality maintained when sketching in oblique projection?

- Spotlight Pre-Technical Studies Learner's Book Grade 9 pg. 38
- Squared paper
- Pencils
- Sample oblique drawings
- Drawing instruments
- Spotlight Pre-Technical Studies Learner's Book Grade 9 pg. 39
- Plain paper

- Observation - Practical assessment - Portfolio assessment - Peer assessment

Communication

Oblique Projection - Drawing shaped blocks in oblique projection

By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:

- Explain what shaped blocks are
- Identify steps for drawing shaped blocks in oblique projection
- Show interest in drawing shaped blocks in oblique projection

- Discuss what shaped blocks are
- Study drawings of shaped blocks in oblique projection
- Discuss the steps followed when drawing shaped blocks in oblique projection
- Share findings with the class

How are shaped blocks drawn in oblique projection?

- Spotlight Pre-Technical Studies Learner's Book Grade 9 pg. 40
- Sample drawings of shaped blocks
- Drawing instruments
- Digital resources

- Observation - Oral questions - Written assignments - Group discussions

Communication

Oblique Projection - Drawing shaped blocks in oblique projection

By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:

- Draw accurate front faces of shaped blocks
- Draw receding lines correctly in oblique projection
- Value precision in technical drawing

- Draw the front face of a shaped block using correct dimensions
- Draw receding lines from points on the front face at specified angles
- Join end points of receding lines to form the required shape
- Include dimensions on the drawing
- Present work to class

What is the importance of accurate dimensions in oblique drawing?

- Spotlight Pre-Technical Studies Learner's Book Grade 9 pg. 41
- Drawing paper
- Set squares
- Rulers
- Pencils
- Spotlight Pre-Technical Studies Learner's Book Grade 9 pg. 43
- Compasses

- Observation - Practical assessment - Portfolio assessment - Peer assessment

Communication

Oblique Projection - Drawing shaped blocks in oblique projection

By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:

- Draw various shaped blocks in oblique projection
- Apply oblique drawing principles to various shapes
- Appreciate the importance of accuracy in oblique drawing

- Draw given shaped blocks in oblique projection using appropriate drawing instruments
- Apply oblique drawing principles to different shapes
- Include accurate dimensions on the drawings
- Present work to class

How are measurement scales applied in oblique drawing?

- Spotlight Pre-Technical Studies Learner's Book Grade 9 pg. 45
- Drawing paper
- Set squares
- Rulers
- Compasses
- Pencils

- Observation - Practical assessment - Portfolio assessment - Peer assessment

Communication

Oblique Projection - Applications of oblique projection in technical communication

By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:

- Identify applications of oblique projection in technical fields
- Explain how oblique projection aids in technical communication
- Value the importance of oblique projection in technical fields

- Study pictures of technical drawings made in oblique projection
- Discuss how oblique drawings are used in technical fields such as carpentry
- Explore how oblique drawings can be used for technical communication
- Share findings with the class

How is oblique projection applied in technical communication?

- Spotlight Pre-Technical Studies Learner's Book Grade 9 pg. 47
- Sample oblique drawings used in technical fields
- Digital resources
- Reference materials

- Observation - Oral questions - Written assignments - Group discussions

Communication

Oblique Projection - Applications of oblique projection in technical communication

By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:

- Explain the benefits of using oblique projection in technical communication
- Apply oblique projection to communicate technical ideas
- Appreciate the role of oblique projection in various industries

- Discuss the advantages of using oblique projection for technical communication
- Explore industries that use oblique projection
- Create oblique drawings to communicate technical ideas
- Present work to class

What are the advantages of using oblique projection for technical communication?

- Spotlight Pre-Technical Studies Learner's Book Grade 9 pg. 49
- Sample oblique drawings from industries
- Drawing instruments
- Digital resources

- Observation - Oral questions - Practical assessment - Group presentations

Communication

Oblique Projection - Applications of oblique projection in technical communication

By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:

- Create complex technical illustrations using oblique projection
- Apply oblique projection principles in real-world contexts
- Value the role of oblique projection in design and manufacturing

- Sketch or draw various objects in oblique projection
- Create technical illustrations using oblique projection
- Discuss how these illustrations can be used in real-world applications
- Present and discuss work with class

How is oblique projection used in design and manufacturing?

- Spotlight Pre-Technical Studies Learner's Book Grade 9 pg. 49
- Drawing instruments
- Sample technical illustrations
- Digital resources

- Observation - Practical assessment - Portfolio assessment - Project assessment

Communication

Oblique Projection - Applications of oblique projection in technical communication

By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:

- Create complex technical illustrations using oblique projection
- Apply oblique projection principles in real-world contexts
- Value the role of oblique projection in design and manufacturing

- Sketch or draw various objects in oblique projection
- Create technical illustrations using oblique projection
- Discuss how these illustrations can be used in real-world applications
- Present and discuss work with class

How is oblique projection used in design and manufacturing?

- Spotlight Pre-Technical Studies Learner's Book Grade 9 pg. 49
- Drawing instruments
- Sample technical illustrations
- Digital resources

- Observation - Practical assessment - Portfolio assessment - Project assessment

Communication

Visual Programming - Application areas of visual programming software

By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:

- Explain the meaning of visual programming
- Identify various application areas of visual programming
- Show interest in learning about visual programming

- Study pictures of mobile applications and discuss how they are used
- Discuss what visual programming is
- Use digital or print resources to search for information on application areas of visual programming
- Share findings with the class

What is visual programming?

- Spotlight Pre-Technical Studies Learner's Book Grade 9 pg. 50
- Digital resources
- Pictures of applications
- Reference materials

- Observation - Oral questions - Written assignments - Group presentations

Communication

Visual Programming - Application areas of visual programming software

By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:

- Explain mobile programming as an application area of visual programming
- Identify different mobile applications and their uses
- Appreciate the role of mobile applications in day-to-day life

- Study digital devices showing different mobile applications
- Identify and name mobile applications shown
- Describe how one can use the applications to perform tasks
- Mention other mobile applications and what they are used for
- Discuss what mobile programming is

How are mobile applications used to perform tasks?

- Spotlight Pre-Technical Studies Learner's Book Grade 9 pg. 51
- Digital devices with mobile applications
- Charts showing mobile applications
- Digital resources

- Observation - Oral questions - Written assignments - Group discussions

Communication

Visual Programming - Application areas of visual programming software

By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:

- Explain web development as an application area of visual programming
- Identify different websites and their uses
- Show interest in web development

- Study websites displayed in a browser
- Discuss what a website is
- Explain what WWW stands for
- Mention websites they have visited
- Discuss what web development is
- Share discussions with the class

What is web development?

- Spotlight Pre-Technical Studies Learner's Book Grade 9 pg. 52
- Digital devices with internet access
- Various websites
- Digital resources

- Observation - Oral questions - Written assignments - Group discussions

Communication

Visual Programming - Application areas of visual programming software

By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:

- Explain other application areas of visual programming (game development, educational tools, robotics)
- Identify examples of applications in each area
- Appreciate the diverse applications of visual programming

- Discuss game development as an application area of visual programming
- Explore educational tools created using visual programming
- Discuss robotics and animation as application areas of visual programming
- Share findings with the class

What are the various application areas of visual programming?

- Spotlight Pre-Technical Studies Learner's Book Grade 9 pg. 52
- Digital resources
- Sample applications from different areas
- Reference materials

- Observation - Oral questions - Written assignments - Group presentations

Communication

Visual Programming - Application areas of visual programming software

By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:

- Explain other application areas of visual programming (game development, educational tools, robotics)
- Identify examples of applications in each area
- Appreciate the diverse applications of visual programming

- Discuss game development as an application area of visual programming
- Explore educational tools created using visual programming
- Discuss robotics and animation as application areas of visual programming
- Share findings with the class

What are the various application areas of visual programming?

- Spotlight Pre-Technical Studies Learner's Book Grade 9 pg. 52
- Digital resources
- Sample applications from different areas
- Reference materials

- Observation - Oral questions - Written assignments - Group presentations

Communication

Visual Programming - Creating applications using visual programming software

By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:

- Recall various visual programming software
- Download and install visual programming software
- Show interest in creating applications using visual programming

- Recall various visual programming software learned in previous grades
- Follow steps to download and install Scratch on a computer
- Explore the option of installing Scratch on smartphones and tablets
- Share experiences with the class

How is visual programming software installed?

- Spotlight Pre-Technical Studies Learner's Book Grade 9 pg. 53
- Digital devices with internet access
- Installation guidelines
- Digital resources

- Observation - Practical assessment - Peer assessment - Group discussions

Communication

Visual Programming - Creating applications using visual programming software

By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:

- Identify features of the Scratch programming interface
- Navigate the Scratch programming environment
- Show commitment to learning visual programming

- Open the Scratch program interface
- Explore the different categories and commands in Scratch
- Test commands to see their effect on the sprite
- Change parameters in commands and observe the results
- Share findings with the class

What are the features of the Scratch programming interface?

- Spotlight Pre-Technical Studies Learner's Book Grade 9 pg. 53
- Digital devices with Scratch installed
- Scratch interface guide
- Digital resources

- Observation - Practical assessment - Oral questions - Group discussions

Communication

Visual Programming - Creating applications using visual programming software

By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:

- Plan a simple game using visual programming
- Create a clicker game using Scratch
- Value the importance of planning before programming

- Create and play a fun game called "Clicker Game" using balloons in real life
- Follow steps to create a digital version of the clicker game using Scratch
- Choose a backdrop and sprite for the game
- Create a script to keep score and make the balloon move and change color
- Test and play the game
- Share the game with classmates

How are games created using visual programming?

- Spotlight Pre-Technical Studies Learner's Book Grade 9 pg. 54
- Digital devices with Scratch installed
- Balloons and strings (for physical game)
- Digital resources

- Observation - Practical assessment - Project assessment - Peer assessment

Communication

Visual Programming - Creating applications using visual programming software

By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:

- Plan an interactive story using visual programming
- Create an interactive story using Scratch
- Appreciate the use of visual programming in storytelling

- Watch videos on how to develop a story using Scratch programming
- Follow steps to create an interactive story using Scratch
- Choose backdrop and characters for the story
- Create scripts for dialogue and character movements
- Test and run the story
- Share the story with classmates

How are interactive stories created using visual programming?

- Spotlight Pre-Technical Studies Learner's Book Grade 9 pg. 58
- Digital devices with Scratch installed
- Video tutorials
- Digital resources

- Observation - Practical assessment - Project assessment - Peer assessment

Communication

Visual Programming - Creating applications using visual programming software

By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:

- Plan a music application using visual programming
- Create a music application using Scratch
- Show interest in creating music applications

- Follow steps to create music using Scratch
- Choose appropriate sprites for musical instruments
- Create scripts to play sounds and music
- Combine different sounds to create a song
- Test and play the music
- Share the music with classmates

How is music created using visual programming?

- Spotlight Pre-Technical Studies Learner's Book Grade 9 pg. 61
- Digital devices with Scratch installed
- Audio equipment for playback
- Digital resources

- Observation - Practical assessment - Project assessment - Peer assessment

Communication

Visual Programming - Creating applications using visual programming software

By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:

- Plan a music application using visual programming
- Create a music application using Scratch
- Show interest in creating music applications

- Follow steps to create music using Scratch
- Choose appropriate sprites for musical instruments
- Create scripts to play sounds and music
- Combine different sounds to create a song
- Test and play the music
- Share the music with classmates

How is music created using visual programming?

- Spotlight Pre-Technical Studies Learner's Book Grade 9 pg. 61
- Digital devices with Scratch installed
- Audio equipment for playback
- Digital resources

- Observation - Practical assessment - Project assessment - Peer assessment

Communication

Visual Programming - Creating applications using visual programming software

By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:

- Plan an interactive story with sound using visual programming
- Create an interactive story with sound using Scratch
- Value the integration of sound in storytelling

- Develop a story to tell classmates
- Open Scratch program and choose appropriate backdrop and characters
- Create scripts to tell the story
- Add sound effects and background music to enhance the story
- Test and run the story
- Share the story with classmates

How can sound be integrated into interactive stories?

- Spotlight Pre-Technical Studies Learner's Book Grade 9 pg. 63
- Digital devices with Scratch installed
- Audio equipment for playback
- Digital resources

- Observation - Practical assessment - Project assessment - Peer assessment

Communication

Visual Programming - Creating applications using visual programming software

By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:

- Plan an animation using visual programming
- Create an animation using Scratch
- Show commitment to creating animations using visual programming

- Follow steps to develop animations using Scratch
- Choose appropriate backdrop and characters for animation
- Create scripts to animate characters
- Add movement and effects to create a seamless animation
- Test and run the animation
- Share the animation with classmates

How are animations created using visual programming?

- Spotlight Pre-Technical Studies Learner's Book Grade 9 pg. 64
- Digital devices with Scratch installed
- Sample animations
- Digital resources

- Observation - Practical assessment - Project assessment - Peer assessment

Communication

Visual Programming - Creating applications using visual programming software

By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:

- Create individual animations using visual programming
- Apply animation principles in visual programming
- Appreciate the creativity involved in animation development

- Use Scratch to create and play individual animations
- Create a storyline for the animation
- Choose appropriate sprites and backdrops
- Create scripts to animate the characters
- Test and run the animation
- Share the animation with the teacher and class

What principles guide animation development?

- Spotlight Pre-Technical Studies Learner's Book Grade 9 pg. 65
- Digital devices with Scratch installed
- Animation principles guide
- Digital resources

- Observation - Practical assessment - Project assessment - Portfolio assessment

Communication

Visual Programming - Creating applications using visual programming software

By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:

- Create individual animations using visual programming
- Apply animation principles in visual programming
- Appreciate the creativity involved in animation development

- Use Scratch to create and play individual animations
- Create a storyline for the animation
- Choose appropriate sprites and backdrops
- Create scripts to animate the characters
- Test and run the animation
- Share the animation with the teacher and class

What principles guide animation development?

- Spotlight Pre-Technical Studies Learner's Book Grade 9 pg. 65
- Digital devices with Scratch installed
- Animation principles guide
- Digital resources

- Observation - Practical assessment - Project assessment - Portfolio assessment

Communication

Visual Programming - Creating applications using visual programming software

By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:

- Follow tutorials to create animations
- Develop more complex animations using Scratch
- Show interest in advanced animation techniques

- Open the Scratch program and click the Tutorials button
- Select an animation project to create
- Follow the step-by-step guide to develop the animation
- Test and run the animation
- Share the animation with classmates

How can tutorials enhance animation development skills?

- Spotlight Pre-Technical Studies Learner's Book Grade 9 pg. 66
- Digital devices with Scratch installed
- Scratch tutorials
- Digital resources

- Observation - Practical assessment - Project assessment - Peer assessment

Communication

Visual Programming - Embracing the use of visual programming in day-to-day life

By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:

- Identify problems that can be solved using visual programming
- Explain how visual programming helps in solving problems
- Appreciate the role of visual programming in solving day-to-day problems

- Read a scenario about a learner who used visual programming to solve a Mathematics problem
- Discuss how visual programming helped the learner
- Explore how visual programming can help in solving problems in day-to-day life
- Share findings with the class

How can visual programming help us solve problems in day-to-day life?

- Spotlight Pre-Technical Studies Learner's Book Grade 9 pg. 66
- Digital devices with Scratch installed
- Problem scenarios
- Digital resources

- Observation - Oral questions - Written assignments - Group discussions