Class 6 Computer Science Curriculum

Unit 1: Computers
Topics:
 Computers, Data and Information
 Uses of Computers
 Computer Components
 Computer Operations
Objectives:
 Understand the basic concepts of computers, data, and information.
 Learn the uses of computers in various fields.
 Identify the basic components and operations of a computer.
Activities & Practical:
 Group Discussion: Have students list the uses of computers in daily life (e.g., education,
entertainment, etc.).
 Computer Parts Identification: Display images of computer components (CPU, monitor,
keyboard) and ask students to identify and explain their functions.
 Interactive Quiz: Create an online quiz on components and uses of computers.
 Practical Task: Demonstrate turning a computer on and off, and explain the boot-up
process.

Unit 2: Windows
Topics:
 Windows Startup
 Desktop
 Working with Windows
 Managing Files and Folders
Objectives:
 Learn to navigate the Windows operating system.
 Understand the structure of files and folders.
Activities & Practical:
 Desktop Tour: Let students explore the Windows desktop (taskbar, icons) and explain its
elements.
 File and Folder Management: Create, rename, and delete files and folders in class.
 Practical Task: Practice navigating between folders and organizing files.
 Exercise: Assign students to open various system applications (e.g., Notepad, Calculator)
and explain their functions.
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Unit 3: Paint
Topics:
 Paint Program
 Drawing with Pencil and Brushes
 Drawing and Coloring Shapes
 Modifying and Saving a Drawing
Objectives:
 Learn the basic tools of Microsoft Paint.
 Draw, color, and modify images using Paint.
Activities & Practical:
 Interactive Drawing Challenge: Have students create a simple drawing (e.g., a house or a
tree) using the pencil tool.
 Shapes Exercise: Ask students to draw different shapes and color them.
 Practical Task: Teach how to modify an image by using the eraser and fill tools.
 Creative Task: Assign students to save their artwork and reopen it.

Unit 4: Typing
Topics:
 Recognize Keys
 Typing Skills
 Fingers on Keys
 Typing Tutor
Objectives:
 Familiarize students with the keyboard.
 Develop basic typing skills.
Activities & Practical:
 Interactive Typing Game: Use typing games (e.g., TypingClub) to help students learn
finger placement and improve typing speed.
 Typing Practice: Assign daily typing practice using a typing tutor program.
 Typing Challenge: Organize a speed typing contest at the end of the unit.

Unit 5: Word
Topics:
 Word Processor
 Word Program Basics
 Create, Save, and Print a Document
Objectives:
 Understand how to create and edit documents using a word processor.
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 Learn to format and save documents.
Activities & Practical:
 Create a Document: Teach students how to write a simple document (e.g., a letter) and
apply basic formatting (bold, italics, underline).
 Save and Print Exercise: Demonstrate saving documents and printing them.
 Practical Task: Assign students to create a formatted document with a title, heading, and
bullet points.

Unit 6: Media Player

Topics:
 Windows Media Player
 Play a Clip
Objectives:
 Learn how to play media files using Windows Media Player.
Activities & Practical:
 Play a Video or Song: Show how to open a video or audio file in Windows Media Player.
 Media Library: Explain how to organize and create playlists.
 Practical Task: Let students play different types of media files (audio, video) and adjust
volume settings.

Unit 7: The Internet

Topics:
 Internet Services
 Connecting to the Internet
 Accessing the Internet
Objectives:
 Understand the basics of the Internet and how to connect.
Activities & Practical:
 Internet Connection Demo: Explain how to connect to the internet via Wi-Fi or LAN.
 Practical Task: Open a web browser and access a few educational websites.
 Exercise: Discuss different internet services (email, video streaming, etc.).

Unit 8: World Wide Web

Topics:
 World Wide Web
 Uniform Resource Locator (URL)
 Web Browser
 Search Engine
Objectives:
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 Learn how the World Wide Web works and how to use a web browser.
 Understand how search engines operate.
Activities & Practical:
 Search Engine Activity: Ask students to search for a topic on Google and find reliable
sources of information.
 Practical Task: Explain the structure of URLs and navigate between websites.
 Exercise: Assign a web search project where students gather information on a specific
topic.

Interactive Exercises and Assessments:

1. End-of-Unit Quiz: Each unit concludes with a quiz to test understanding of the concepts.
2. Group Projects: Students can work in groups to create presentations on topics such as
the uses of computers or internet safety.
3. Computer Lab Practical: Regular sessions in the computer lab for hands-on practice with
Windows, Word, Paint, and the Internet.

PRACTICAL ACTIVITIES FROM EVERY UNIT CS – 6

Unit 1: Computers
Practical 1: Identifying Computer Components
 Objective: Identify and understand the physical components of a computer.
 Steps:
1. Turn off a computer and allow students to inspect the hardware (monitor, CPU, keyboard,
mouse, etc.).
2. Ask students to match labels (CPU, monitor, keyboard, etc.) with the correct hardware.
3. Power on the computer and explain the role of each component.
Practical 2: Basic Computer Operations
 Objective: Understand basic computer operations such as booting and shutting down.
 Steps:
1. Demonstrate how to properly turn on a computer.
2. Teach students how to log in to the operating system.
3. Show the correct procedure to shut down the computer.

Unit 2: Windows
Practical 1: Navigating the Desktop
 Objective: Familiarize students with the desktop and basic navigation.

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 Steps:
1. Turn on the computer and point out elements like the taskbar, icons, and the Start menu.
2. Guide students in opening basic applications (Notepad, Calculator).
3. Teach them how to minimize, maximize, and close windows.
Practical 2: Managing Files and Folders
 Objective: Learn how to create, rename, and delete files and folders.
 Steps:
1. Open "File Explorer" and demonstrate how to create a new folder.
2. Ask students to create folders and name them according to their assignments.
3. Show how to move files between folders, rename files, and delete them.

Unit 3: Paint
Practical 1: Drawing and Coloring
 Objective: Learn to use basic tools in Microsoft Paint.
 Steps:
1. Open Microsoft Paint and demonstrate the use of the Pencil and Brush tools.
2. Have students draw a simple shape (e.g., a tree) using the pencil tool.
3. Show how to color the drawing using the Fill tool.
Practical 2: Modifying and Saving a Drawing
 Objective: Understand how to modify and save a drawing.
 Steps:
1. Teach students how to select, resize, and move parts of their drawing using the selection
tools.
2. Show them how to save the drawing by selecting "Save As" and choosing a location.

Unit 4: Typing
Practical 1: Finger Placement and Typing Practice
 Objective: Develop proper finger placement for typing.
 Steps:
1. Open a typing tutor program (such as TypingClub or Tux Typing).
2. Teach students how to place their fingers on the home row keys (A, S, D, F for the left hand
and J, K, L, ; for the right hand).
3. Allow students to practice typing simple words and sentences.
Practical 2: Typing Speed Test
 Objective: Improve typing speed and accuracy.
 Steps:
1. Use an online typing test platform or typing tutor software.
2. Conduct a 1-minute typing test and record the results.
3. Encourage students to practice regularly to improve their scores.

Unit 5: Word
Practical 1: Creating and Formatting a Document
 Objective: Create a document and apply basic formatting.
 Steps:

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1. Open Microsoft Word and instruct students to type a short paragraph (e.g., My Favorite
Hobby).
2. Teach them how to format the text (change font, size, bold, italic).
3. Ask students to save their document in a specific folder.
Practical 2: Inserting and Editing Text and Images
 Objective: Learn how to insert and manipulate text and images.
 Steps:
1. Guide students to insert images from the "Insert" tab and position them within the text.
2. Teach them to adjust the size and alignment of the image.
3. Save and print the final document.

Unit 6: Media Player

Practical 1: Playing Media Files
 Objective: Learn how to play audio and video files using Windows Media Player.
 Steps:
1. Open Windows Media Player and show students how to navigate through the media library.
2. Ask students to select an audio file and play it.
3. Show how to control playback (pause, stop, fast forward, etc.) and adjust the volume.
Practical 2: Creating a Playlist
 Objective: Organize and play multiple media files by creating a playlist.
 Steps:
1. Guide students in creating a new playlist.
2. Ask them to add several media files to the playlist and play them in sequence.

Unit 7: The Internet

Practical 1: Connecting to the Internet
 Objective: Learn how to connect to the Internet using Wi-Fi or LAN.
 Steps:
1. Demonstrate how to connect to a Wi-Fi network or plug in a LAN cable.
2. Teach students how to check the connection status in the taskbar.
3. Open a web browser and visit a simple website (e.g., an educational website).
Practical 2: Using Internet Services
 Objective: Familiarize students with different Internet services.
 Steps:
1. Show students how to access email services (Gmail, Yahoo) or video streaming services
(YouTube).
2. Assign them to search for a specific topic and find relevant information on the Internet.

Unit 8: World Wide Web

Practical 1: Exploring the Web
 Objective: Learn to navigate the World Wide Web using a web browser.
 Steps:
1. Open a web browser (e.g., Google Chrome) and explain the address bar.
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2. Ask students to enter a URL (e.g., www.google.com) and navigate to the website.
3. Teach them to open multiple tabs and switch between them.
Practical 2: Using a Search Engine
 Objective: Understand how to search for information online.
 Steps:
1. Show students how to use search engines like Google.
2. Assign them a topic (e.g., "Benefits of Computers") to search and ask them to find two
relevant websites.
3. Teach them how to differentiate between trustworthy and non-trustworthy sources.

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