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Integrated ICT Learning Unit Volume 4
4.7 Dinosaurs
Zimbabwe Edition
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Overview
This integrated ICT learning unit consists of one activity which explores the concept of Dinosaurs.
Lesson format:
10 minutes Educational game (optional; at the discretion of the teacher)
5 minutes “Tech Talk” which introduces ICT terminology
5 minutes Touch Typing skills which develops essential touch typing techniques
20 minutes+ Integrated activity involving tasks which relate to relevant content being covered in
the classroom
ICT applications used in this Learning Unit:
Word
Processing
Graphics
Spreadsheets
Databases
Internet
Presentations
Drawing
Web design
Information
Organiser
Simulations &
design
Desktop
Publishing
Operating
Systems
Programming
& logic
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Structure of the Learning Unit:
Integrated Activity
This lesson is aimed at integrating ICT into current, relevant class curriculum. Using this approach
enables learners to use the computer not only as a working tool but also a as a relevant learning tool to
learn new concepts and skills or consolidate previously learnt work. This activity will take between 20 –
60 minutes (or 1-3 lessons) to complete depending on the ability of the learners and the time available.
e-Learner Assessment
The required assessment for each unit is completed by the ICT teacher by means of evaluating each skill
on the skills matrix. The ICT teacher can indicate on the skills matrix whether the skill is being practised
or developed by inserting a tick in the appropriate column next to the appropriate skills. Should the
teacher wish to formally assess the skills, a symbol of 1, 2, 3 or 4 is inserted into the matrix in the
assess column next to each skill assessed. The corresponding skills should also be marked off on the e-
Learner Administration System and forwarded to Head Office when completed. As a pre-requisite for
accreditation, all the required skills for each e-Learner unit need to be mastered. In this way, the level
of ICT competency as well as the progress of each learner can be monitored. This matrix may be printed
or photocopied for each learner.
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Language Structure
and use
LO5
Thinking & reasoning
Data Handling
Orientation to World of
Work
LO4
Writing
Measurement
Expression and
Communication
Physical Development
and Movement
Entrepreneurial
Knowledge & skills
LO3
Reading & viewing
Space & shape
(Geometry)
Relationship between
science, technology,
society & environment
Historical
interpretation
Exploring Issues
Participation and
Collaboration
Personal Development
Managerial, Consumer
& Financial Knowledge
& Skills
Technology, Society &
the Environment
LO2
Speaking
Patterns, functions &
algebra
Interpret & apply
scientific,
technological and
environmental
knowledge
Historical Knowledge
and Understanding
Geographical
Knowledge and
Understanding
Reflection
Social Development
Sustainable Growth
and Development
Technological
Knowledge &
Understanding
LO1
Listening
Numbers, operations
& relationships
Investigate relations-
ships & solve
problems in scientific,
technological &
environmental
contexts
Historical Enquiry
Geographical Enquiry
Creating, Interpreting
and Presenting
Health Promotion
Economic Cycle
Technological
Processes & Skills
LEARNING OUTCOMES ADDRESSED IN THIS INTEGRATED ICT LEARNING UNIT
Learning
Areas
Languages
Mathematics
Natural
Sciences
Social
Sciences -
History
Social
Sciences -
Geography
Arts and
Culture
Life
Orientation
Economics
and
Management
Sciences
Technology
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STRUCTURE OF LESSON
4.7 DINOSAURS
INTEGRATED LESSON
Prior Learning Requirements
Concept / Topic: Understanding of basic subtraction (minus) sums
ICT Skills: Using the line drawing feature Educational Game 10 Min
A suitable educational game, as per Appendix A, may be used as an optional activity at any point during the course
of the lesson at the discretion of the ICT or class teacher
Touch Typing 5 Min
Ensure continuity and progression as per Appendix B
Tech Talk 5 Min
AUTOSHAPES A group of ready-made shapes which include rectangles
and circles plus a variety of lines and connectors, block arrows, flowchart symbols, stars, banners and speech
bubbles.
Integrated Activity 20 Min
Learners draw a dot-to-dot dinosaur from subtraction sum
clues and decorate it with draw functions.
Resources Used
Software: Microsoft Word Prerequisite: None
Template: Yes WWW: None
Learning Outcomes
• Languages LO 1; LO 3; LO 4; LO 5 • Mathematics LO 1 • Arts and Culture LO 1
Additional Learning Opportunities
Concept / Topic:
4.17 Man and Animals ICT Skills:
4.6 Nutrition
Beyond the ICT Centre • Create a dinosaur collage with pictures brought to school by the learners
• Have a dinosaur table of interest containing dinosaur books and information
• Create fantastical dinosaur masks
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Learner name: Class
Integrated Activity: Learners draw a dot-to-dot dinosaur from subtraction sum
clues and decorate it with auto shapes.
Theme/Topic: Dinosaurs Integrated Activity
Learning Outcomes & Assessment Standards Practice Assess
Language
4.1.7 Listens attentively to instructions given
4.3.10 Reads and comprehends viewed information
4.4.1 Writes relevant and logical information
4.5.1 Thinks and reasons to apply and use information logically
4.4.1 Writes name in textbox provided
Comment:
Mathematics
4.1.9 Solves problems successfully
4.1.3 Moves from dot-to-dot in a logical and ordered manner
Comment:
Arts and Culture (Visual Arts)
4.1.4.2 Creates visually appealing representation of dinosaur
Comment:
Concepts and Skills
Dinosaurs and events in the past
Locate, access and select relevant information
Interpretation
Summarising
Organising information
4 = Exceeded Requirements 3 = Satisfied Requirements
2 = Partially Satisfied Requirements 1 = Has Not Satisfied Requirements
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Learner name: Class
Integrated Activity: Learners draw a dot-to-dot dinosaur from subtraction sum clues and decorate it with auto shapes.
Theme/Topic: Dinosaurs Integrated Activity
e-Learner Skills Practice Assess
Unit 2 - Files and Folders
2.2.1 Right / Left click mouse
2.2.2 Single / Double click mouse
2.3.1 Alpha / numeric keys on keyboard
2.5.1 Open / Exit programmes Using Shortcuts
2.7.1 Navigating through folders / Folder structure
2.7.3 Navigating within a file (scrollbar / hyperlinks)
2.7.4 Opening Files
2.7.5 Saving Files
2.7.6 Closing Files
Unit 4 - Word Processing
4.1 Open programme
4.2.2 Opening document
4.3.1 Insert text
4.6.2 Type text into text boxes
4.8 Save
4.10 Print
4.11 Exit
4 = Exceeded Requirements 3 = Satisfied Requirements
2 = Partially Satisfied Requirements 1 = Has Not Satisfied Requirements
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EDUCATIONAL GAME: (10 minutes)
A suitable educational game, as per Appendix A, may be used as an
optional activity at any point during the course of the lesson at the
discretion of the ICT or class teacher
TOUCH TYPING (5 minutes)
Check that all learners:
1. Their eyes are in line with the screen.
2. They are sitting with their bodies square to the keyboard and monitor.
TECH TALK: (5 minutes)
AUTOSHAPES
A group of ready-made shapes which include rectangles and circles
plus a variety of lines and connectors, block arrows, flowchart
symbols, stars, banners and speech bubbles.
Integrated Activity
Dinosaurs (Microsoft Word)
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INTEGRATED ACTIVITY
In order to promote relevant discussion, the following questions are
posed by the educator to the learners:
- What did dinosaurs look like?
- When and where did dinosaurs live?
- Can you name some of the notorious dinosaurs?
A short discussion takes place about the dinosaurs, when and where
they lived and some of the characteristics of the notoriously well-known
dinosaurs.
Explain to the learners that they are going to draw a picture of a
dinosaur doing dot-to-dot with a difference. Each dot is a subtraction
sum which needs to be solved. Once the dot-to-dot has been
completed, we are going to decorate the dinosaur with auto shapes.
Task: Today you are going to draw a picture of a dinosaur and
decorate it with auto shapes.
Note to the educator: This task requires the template:
minusaurus.doc which can be found by double clicking on the
Computers4Kids shortcut on the desktop.
1. Double click on the Computers4Kids shortcut on
the desktop.
2. Click on the relevant volume number and lesson
number.
3. Click on the template hyperlink under the Template Linx
heading.
4. The file which opens will look like this:
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5. Save your document into your digital portfolio →→→→ Office Button
→→→→ save as →→→→ locate your portfolio →→→→ double click →→→→type a
suitable name in the file name box →→→→ save.
6. Begin the dot-to-dot by solving the first subtraction sum which is
coloured green.
7. To connect the dots, select Shapes from
the insert toolbar. Select the Lines
option and then select the Curve option.
This will enable you to draw curved lines
between selected points.
8. Place your cursor on the green subtraction
sum (starting point) and left click
once. This will begin your curved line.
9. After solving the subtraction sums, click on the next appropriate dot
and click once more. This will connect your first dot to the second dot.
10. Continue connecting dots in this manner until you reach
the last dot (number 28). To finish drawing the curved
line, double click on this last dot. You will have one
continuous curved line connecting all the dots contained
within white adjustment handles. With the adjustment
handles present you may format the curved line so that it
appears thicker and darker.
11. Right click the mouse. A pop-up menu will appear. Select
the Format Autoshape option.
12. A Format Autoshape menu will appear. Select
the Colours and Lines Tab. Under the option
Line, change the Weight option to at least 3pt by
clicking the upper arrow.
13. Click the OK button at the bottom of the screen.
Your curved line will now appear thicker and
darker.
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14. You may now decorate your Minusaurus with any of the other
Autoshapes available.
15. To draw spikes down its back select shapes →→→→ Lines →→→→ Freeform.
Begin drawing by left clicking the mouse at an appropriate point. Left
click the mouse each time you want to change direction. Double click
to finish the drawing line. You may also format the weight of this line
if you wish as described above.
16. In order to draw spots or irregular shapes on its back select Shapes →→→→
Lines →→→→Scribble. This enables you to draw any shape you want to as
you would with a pencil. In order to start drawing, left click and hold
the mouse button down. You must keep the mouse button down all
the time you wish to draw. As soon as you release the mouse button
the line will come to an end. In order to draw another Scribble you
must select the Shapes →→→→ Lines →→→→Scribble function again.
17. Once you have decorated your Minusaurus with your chosen Shapes
place your cursor in the text box at the bottom of the screen and type in
your name.
18. Save your work by clicking on Office Button →→→→ save.
19. To print your Minusaurus Dinosaur ���� Office Button ���� print ���� OK.
20. Close Microsoft Word by clicking on Office Button →→→→ exit word.
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Teacher Feedback Form
This Teacher Feedback Form serves as a
� Personal record of work covered with your class � Feedback form about this lesson to your management � Feedback form about this lesson to your colleagues
Volume Number
Learning Unit
Integrated Lesson
Educational
Game
Touch typing /
Keyboard Skills
Tech Talk
I found this Learning Unit to be…
Engaging?
Relevant?
Significant?
Challenging?
General
Comment
Name Date
This Teacher Feedback Form may be photocopied or found in digital format with the Educator Resources and at www.computers4kids.co.za
Place a relevant comment in each of the boxes.
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Self Assessment Form
This Self Assessment Form serves as a
� Personal record of work covered during class � Personal record of your progress
Volume Number
Learning Unit
Regarding this Learning Unit …
Great Partial None Comment
When I started this task
my knowledge of this topic was…
The effectiveness of my completed task is…
My answers to the
topical questions were…
The pride and care I
took in the presentation of my work was…
After completing this
task my knowledge of this topic is…
During this task I have learnt to be…
Caring Principled
Communicative A Risk Taker
Reflective A Thinker
Inquiring Well-balanced
Knowledgeable Open-minded
After completing this task I have learnt…
Name Date
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Place a tick (����) and comment in the relevant boxes.
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Peer Assessment Form
This Peer Assessment Form serves as
� Feedback to your peer about your perception of their achievements � A record of your personal perception of your peers achievements
Peer’s Name
Volume Number
Learning Unit
Regarding this Learning Unit …
Yes Sort Of No Comment
Has the task been completed?
Is the completed work
effective?
Have the topical
questions been answered successfully?
Have they taken pride in
the presentation of their work?
Have you learnt anything new from your
friends work?
I think this task has taught my friend to be…
Caring Principled
Communicative A Risk Taker
Reflective A Thinker
Inquiring Well-balanced
Knowledgeable Open-minded
By completing this task I think my friend has learnt…
Name Date
Place a tick (����) and comment in the relevant boxes.
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