Foundations of Pre-Technical Studies

Introduction to Pre-Technical Studies - Components of Pre-Technical Studies

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

- Identify components of Pre-Technical Studies as a learning area
- Explain the meaning of Pre-Technical Studies
- Appreciate the importance of each component of Pre-Technical Studies

- Brainstorm on the components of Pre-Technical Studies as a learning area
- Study pictures showing different components of Pre-Technical Studies
- Discuss the meaning of Pre-Technical Studies

What makes up Pre-Technical Studies?

Booklyst Master Pre-Technical Studies pg. 1
- Internet access
- Digital devices
- Reference books

- Observation - Oral questions - Written assignments

Foundations of Pre-Technical Studies

Introduction to Pre-Technical Studies - Role of Pre-Technical Studies in day-to-day life
Introduction to Pre-Technical Studies - Pre-Technical Studies in career development (Part 1)

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

- Explain the role of Pre-Technical Studies in day-to-day life
- Discuss how Pre-Technical Studies helps solve practical problems
- Value the application of Pre-Technical Studies in daily activities

- Discuss and present the role of Pre-Technical Studies in day-to-day life
- Study pictures showing how knowledge acquired in Pre-Technical Studies helps in day-to-day life
- List down tasks people do on a daily basis in the community

Why is Pre-Technical Studies important in day-to-day life?

Booklyst Master Pre-Technical Studies pg. 2
- Internet access
- Digital devices
- Reference materials
Booklyst Master Pre-Technical Studies pg. 3
- Career brochures

- Question and answer - Observation - Peer assessment

Foundations of Pre-Technical Studies

Introduction to Pre-Technical Studies - Pre-Technical Studies in career development (Part 2)
Safety in the Work Environment - Potential physical safety threats
Safety in the Work Environment - Online safety threats

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

- Discuss how basic technical skills aid career development
- Create a chart showing careers in Pre-Technical Studies
- Embrace Pre-Technical Studies in career development

- Debate on the motion 'Pre-Technical Studies is important in day-to-day life'
- Create charts showing careers in Pre-Technical Studies
- Write down points learned from the debate

How can Pre-Technical Studies influence your career choice?

Booklyst Master Pre-Technical Studies pg. 3
- Internet access
- Digital devices
- Career magazines
Booklyst Master Pre-Technical Studies pg. 4
- Reference materials
Booklyst Master Pre-Technical Studies pg. 5

- Observation - Practical work - Self-assessment

Foundations of Pre-Technical Studies

Safety in the Work Environment - Physical threats to digital devices
Safety in the Work Environment - Personal data protection

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

- Identify physical threats to digital devices
- Explain how physical threats can damage digital devices
- Value the importance of protecting digital devices

- Use print or digital media to search for information on physical threats to digital devices (theft, natural disasters, hardware failure)
- Discuss physical threats to digital devices
- Take a walk around the school environment to identify potential physical hazards

What physical threats can damage digital devices?

Booklyst Master Pre-Technical Studies pg. 5
- Internet access
- Digital devices
- Reference materials
Booklyst Master Pre-Technical Studies pg. 6

- Question and answer - Observation - Self-assessment

Foundations of Pre-Technical Studies

Safety in the Work Environment - Safety rules and regulations

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

- Discuss safety rules and regulations in a work environment
- Explain different safety rules for different contexts
- Value following safety protocols

- Discuss safety rules and regulations in a work environment
- Discuss safety rules for performing tasks, handling materials, and using tools
- Create safety posters for display in class

Why is it important to follow safety rules and regulations?

Booklyst Master Pre-Technical Studies pg. 7
- Internet access
- Digital devices
- Workshop materials

- Question and answer - Observation - Written test

Foundations of Pre-Technical Studies

Safety in the Work Environment - Practicing safety
Computer Concepts - Meaning of computer, data and information

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

- Role play on safety for self and others in a work environment
- Discuss the importance of observing safety
- Recognize the importance of observing safety in a work environment

- Role play on safety for self and others in a work environment
- Visit a school laboratory or workshop
- Gather information from technicians on safety protocols
- Discuss the importance of observing safety

How can we practice safety effectively in our environment?

Booklyst Master Pre-Technical Studies pg. 8
- Internet access
- Digital devices
- Workshop attires
Booklyst Master Pre-Technical Studies pg. 12
- Computers
- Reference books

- Practical work - Observation - Peer assessment

Foundations of Pre-Technical Studies

Computer Concepts - Characteristics of a computer

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

- Identify characteristics of a computer
- Explain speed and accuracy as characteristics of computers
- Acknowledge the benefits of computer characteristics

- Discuss characteristics of a computer (speed, accuracy, versatility, reliability, diligence, storage, consistency)
- Perform tasks manually and with computers to compare speed
- Create charts showing characteristics of computers

What makes computers efficient tools?

Booklyst Master Pre-Technical Studies pg. 13
- Computers
- Digital devices
- Reference materials

- Question and answer - Observation - Written test

Foundations of Pre-Technical Studies

Computer Concepts - Characteristics of a computer (continued)

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

- Explain versatility, reliability and diligence as characteristics of computers
- Demonstrate how these characteristics make computers useful
- Value the efficiency of computers

- Perform multiple tasks using computers to demonstrate versatility
- Discuss how computers work for long periods without getting tired
- Create a mind map showing computer characteristics

How do computer characteristics benefit users?

Booklyst Master Pre-Technical Studies pg. 13
- Computers
- Digital devices
- Reference materials

- Question and answer - Practical work - Peer assessment

Foundations of Pre-Technical Studies

Computer Concepts - Classification of computers

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

- Explain the classification of computers
- Classify computers based on functionality
- Appreciate different types of computers

- Download and watch a video clip on classification of computers
- Discuss classification of computers (functionality, purpose and size)
- Create a chart showing classification of computers

Why are there different classes of computers?

Booklyst Master Pre-Technical Studies pg. 14
- Computers
- Digital devices
- Reference materials
- Video clips

- Question and answer - Observation - Written test

Foundations of Pre-Technical Studies

Computer Concepts - Types of computers

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

- Identify different types of computers
- Classify computers based on purpose and size
- Acknowledge the different uses of various computers

- Discuss classification of computers based on purpose and size
- Identify different types of computers in pictures
- Walk around the school to identify available computers

How are computers classified based on size and purpose?

Booklyst Master Pre-Technical Studies pg. 15
- Computers
- Internet access
- Reference materials
- Video clips

- Observation - Written test - Peer assessment

Foundations of Pre-Technical Studies

Computer Concepts - Using computers to perform tasks
Fire Safety - Identifying possible causes of fire outbreak in the environment
Fire Safety - Flammable and combustible materials

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

- Use a computer to perform various tasks
- Demonstrate basic computing skills
- Value the efficiency of using computers for tasks

- Interact with different types of computers in the user environment to perform tasks
- Use calculators on computers to compute totals
- Type assignments using computers

How can we use computers to perform everyday tasks?

Booklyst Master Pre-Technical Studies pg. 16
- Computers
- Digital devices
- Computer user manuals
- MENTOR Pre-Technical Studies Grade 8 pg. 1
- Digital resources
- Internet access and reference books
- Pictures of fire outbreaks
- MENTOR Pre-Technical Studies Grade 8 pg. 2
- Digital devices
- Pictures of flammable and combustible materials
- Internet access

- Practical work - Observation - Peer assessment

Foundations of Pre-Technical Studies

Fire Safety - Ways of preventing fire outbreaks in the environment
Fire Safety - Extinguishing fires in the environment

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

- Identify ways of preventing fire outbreaks in the environment
- Explain measures taken to prevent fire outbreaks at home and in school
- Show responsibility in preventing fire outbreaks

- Study pictures showing fire prevention measures
- Identify possible causes of fire in the pictures
- Discuss measures put in place to prevent fire outbreak in school and at home
- Identify safety measures taken to prevent fire outbreaks at home and in school

What measures can be put in place to prevent fire outbreaks?

- MENTOR Pre-Technical Studies Grade 8 pg. 4
- Pictures showing fire prevention measures
- Digital resources
- Charts showing fire prevention measures
- MENTOR Pre-Technical Studies Grade 8 pg. 6
- Pictures showing firefighting techniques
- Firefighting equipment

- Observation - Oral questions - Written assignments

Foundations of Pre-Technical Studies

Fire Safety - Importance of fire safety in the environment
Data Safety - Importance of data in an electronic device
Data Safety - Identifying threats to data in an electronic device

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

- Explain the importance of observing fire safety in the environment
- Identify fire safety measures in different environments
- Appreciate the need for fire safety in day-to-day life

- Visit a nearby workplace to observe how fire safety is enhanced
- Identify fire safety measures put in place
- Discuss the need for fire safety in the workshop
- Note the presence of fire extinguishers and marked fire escape routes

Why is fire safety important in our environment?

- MENTOR Pre-Technical Studies Grade 8 pg. 8
- Resource person
- Workplace in the locality
- Fire safety equipment
- MENTOR Pre-Technical Studies Grade 8 pg. 10
- Digital devices
- Reference materials
- Charts and posters
- MENTOR Pre-Technical Studies Grade 8 pg. 11
- Pictures showing threats to data
- Internet access

- Observation - Oral questions - Written assignments

Foundations of Pre-Technical Studies

Computer Hardware - Meaning and classification
Computer Hardware - Input devices

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

- Define the term computer hardware
- Classify computer hardware devices according to their functions
- Appreciate the importance of computer hardware in daily activities

- Brainstorm and present on the meaning of computer hardware
- Use available resources to search for information on categories of computer hardware
- Discuss the categories of computer hardware devices in a user environment
- Match available devices to their respective categories

How are computer hardware devices classified?

- MENTOR Pre-Technical Studies Grade 8
- Digital devices
- Computer hardware components
- Reference materials
- Computer input devices (keyboards, mouse, scanners, etc.)

- Observation - Oral questions - Written assignments

Foundations of Pre-Technical Studies

Computer Hardware - Output devices

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

- Identify various output devices used in computing
- Classify output devices as hardcopy or softcopy
- Value the role of output devices in computing

- Use available resources to search for information on output devices
- Categorize output devices into hardcopy and softcopy devices
- Discuss the functions of various output devices
- Demonstrate the use of different output devices

How do output devices enhance user experience in computing?

- MENTOR Pre-Technical Studies Grade 8
- Computer output devices (monitors, printers, speakers, etc.)
- Digital devices
- Reference materials

- Observation - Oral questions - Practical demonstration - Written tests

Foundations of Pre-Technical Studies

Computer Hardware - Storage devices

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

- Identify various storage devices used in computing
- Classify storage devices as fixed or removable
- Appreciate the importance of storage devices in data management

- Use available resources to search for information on storage devices
- Categorize storage devices into fixed and removable devices
- Discuss the functions of various storage devices
- Demonstrate the use of different storage devices

Why are storage devices essential in computing?

- MENTOR Pre-Technical Studies Grade 8
- Computer storage devices (hard drives, flash drives, memory cards, etc.)
- Digital devices
- Reference materials

- Observation - Oral questions - Practical demonstration - Written tests

Foundations of Pre-Technical Studies

Computer Hardware - Using input devices

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

- Demonstrate the proper use of input devices
- Perform basic tasks using input devices
- Show confidence in using input devices

- Demonstrate how to use various input devices
- Practice using keyboards, mouse, scanners, and other input devices
- Perform specific tasks such as typing, scanning documents, and capturing images
- Share experiences using different input devices

How do we effectively use input devices for specific tasks?

- MENTOR Pre-Technical Studies Grade 8
- Computer input devices
- Digital devices
- Task sheets

- Observation - Practical demonstration - Peer assessment - Task completion

Foundations of Pre-Technical Studies

Computer Hardware - Using output devices
Computer Hardware - Using storage devices

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

- Demonstrate the proper use of output devices
- Perform basic tasks using output devices
- Show interest in exploring output device capabilities

- Demonstrate how to use various output devices
- Practice using monitors, printers, speakers, and other output devices
- Perform specific tasks such as printing documents and displaying presentations
- Share experiences using different output devices

How do we effectively use output devices for specific tasks?

- MENTOR Pre-Technical Studies Grade 8
- Computer output devices
- Digital devices
- Task sheets
- Computer storage devices

- Observation - Practical demonstration - Peer assessment - Task completion

Foundations of Pre-Technical Studies

Computer Hardware - Importance of computer hardware

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

- Explain the importance of computer hardware in daily activities
- Identify applications of computer hardware in various fields
- Show appreciation for the role of computer hardware in modern society

- Discuss the importance of computer hardware in education, business, healthcare, and other fields
- Share experiences on how computer hardware has impacted daily life
- Create presentations on the applications of computer hardware
- Debate on the importance of computer hardware in modern society

How has computer hardware transformed modern society?

- MENTOR Pre-Technical Studies Grade 8
- Digital devices
- Reference materials
- Case studies on computer hardware applications

- Observation - Oral presentations - Written assignments - Debate participation

Foundations of Pre-Technical Studies

Computer Hardware - Maintenance of computer hardware

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

- Identify proper maintenance practices for computer hardware
- Demonstrate basic hardware maintenance procedures
- Value the importance of proper hardware maintenance

- Discuss proper maintenance practices for computer hardware
- Demonstrate basic maintenance procedures such as cleaning keyboards and monitors
- Research and present on common hardware issues and their solutions
- Create maintenance schedules for computer hardware

Why is proper maintenance of computer hardware important?

- MENTOR Pre-Technical Studies Grade 8
- Computer hardware components
- Cleaning materials
- Maintenance guides
- Reference materials

- Observation - Practical demonstration - Oral presentations - Written assignments

Foundations of Pre-Technical Studies

Computer Hardware - Safety when using computer hardware

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

- Identify safety measures when using computer hardware
- Explain the importance of safety in computer usage
- Show responsibility in observing safety measures

- Discuss safety measures when using computer hardware
- Create posters on computer safety
- Role-play proper and improper computer usage scenarios
- Research and present on the health implications of improper computer usage

What safety measures should be observed when using computer hardware?

- MENTOR Pre-Technical Studies Grade 8
- Digital devices
- Safety posters
- Reference materials
- Case studies on computer-related health issues

- Observation - Oral presentations - Written assignments - Role-play performance

Foundations of Pre-Technical Studies

Computer Hardware - Technological trends in computer hardware

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

- Identify current trends in computer hardware
- Explain how technological advancements have improved computer hardware
- Show interest in keeping up with technological trends

- Research and discuss current trends in computer hardware
- Compare older hardware with newer versions
- Create timelines showing the evolution of computer hardware
- Debate on the impact of technological advancements on computer hardware

How have technological advancements shaped computer hardware evolution?

- MENTOR Pre-Technical Studies Grade 8
- Digital devices
- Reference materials
- Internet access
- Historical and current images of computer hardware

- Observation - Oral presentations - Written assignments - Debate participation

Foundations of Pre-Technical Studies

Consumer and Investor Protection - Meaning and importance
Consumer and Investor Protection - Ways of protecting consumers and investors

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

- Define consumer and investor protection
- Explain the importance of consumer and investor protection in Kenya
- Appreciate the need for protection of consumers and investors

- Brainstorm and present on the meaning and importance of consumer and investor protection in Kenya
- Use available resources to search for information on the importance of consumer and investor protection
- Discuss the rights of consumers and investors
- Share experiences related to consumer and investor protection

Why is consumer and investor protection important in Kenya?

- MENTOR Pre-Technical Studies Grade 8
- Digital devices
- Reference materials
- Case studies on consumer and investor protection
- Government publications on consumer protection

- Observation - Oral presentations - Written assignments - Class discussions

Foundations of Pre-Technical Studies

Consumer and Investor Protection - Role of organizations in protection
Consumer and Investor Protection - Government financial regulators

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

- Identify organizations that protect consumers and investors in Kenya
- Explain the roles of these organizations
- Value the contribution of these organizations in consumer and investor protection

- Use print or digital media to search for information on ways in which non-Governmental organizations protect consumers' and investors' concerns in Kenya
- Engage a resource person to discuss ways in which non-Governmental organizations protect consumers' and investors' concerns
- Create posters highlighting organizations involved in consumer and investor protection
- Discuss the roles of specific organizations

What role do non-governmental organizations play in consumer and investor protection?

- MENTOR Pre-Technical Studies Grade 8
- Digital devices
- Resource person
- Reference materials
- Publications from consumer protection organizations
- Case studies on financial regulation
- Government publications on financial regulation

- Observation - Oral presentations - Written assignments - Poster assessment