Preview: Basic Software Concepts

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

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Software makes hardware useful. Understanding software types helps students use computers effectively and choose the right tools.

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Step / Time	Teacher's Activities	Student's Activities	Learning Points
Introduction (5 min)	Ask: 'What is the difference between a computer and a phone without apps?' Examples: Hardware (physi [Preview only]	Students discuss and give examples of apps they use (games, YouTube, WhatsApp).	Software is a set of instructions that tells hardware what to do. Hardware is useless without softwa [Preview only]
Step 1 (12 min)	Explain system software: runs the computer itself. Examples: Windows, macOS, Android, Linux. Windows [Preview only]	Students categorise software they know into system and application. They give examples from their de [Preview only]	System software runs the computer; application software helps the user perform tasks.
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