Grade 4 (Primary 4)
Digital Technologies
Discover digital devices, computer parts and safe ways to use technology.
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Study notes
Practical activities
Quizzes
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Term 2
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Start with Term 1
Week 2: Input and Output Devices: How We Talk to Computers
Define the terms 'input' and 'output' in simple everyday language.
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Week 3: Storage Devices: How Computers Remember Our Work
Explain why computers need storage devices in addition to the CPU.
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Week 4: Inside the System Unit: The Computer's Engine Room
Distinguish between the external System Unit casing and the electronic parts inside it.
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Week 5: Safe Habits and Health: Taking Care of Ourselves and Our Computers
Demonstrate correct sitting posture and screen distance to prevent backache and eye strain.
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Week 6: The Hardware Detective: Mid-Term Review and Practical Lab
Categorize any given computer component into its correct hardware family: Input, Output, Storage, or System Processing.
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Week 7: Introduction to Computer Software: The Spirit in the Machine
Distinguish clearly between computer hardware and computer software.
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Week 8: Booting and the Desktop: Starting Up and Navigating Your Computer
Define the term 'booting' and explain what the computer does during startup.
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Week 9: Everyday Digital Applications: How Technology Helps Our Community
Identify at least four real-life community areas transformed by digital technologies.
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Week 10: Term 1 Capstone: The Digital Solutions Architect
Demonstrate mastery across all Primary 4 Term 1 topics: hardware, software, storage, and safety.
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