Information & Communication Technology

Grade 07 – Papers

Syllabus

FIRST TERM

1. Identifies the organization of the Computer

1.1Identifies the components of a CPU

1.2Describes the evolution of computers

2. Explores the functions of Operating systems

2.1Describes the different types of operating systems

2.2Identifies computer storage as a collection of digital data on different media

2.3Creates folders Save/open/edit/ delete/ re-name/ copy/move/ files

2.4Exploresfile properties

3. Uses various Safety precautions in a computer laboratory

3.1Uses various precautionary methods to protect physical components of a computer

3.2Uses various precautionary methods to protect software components of a computer.

4. Uses text editing software to type effectively

4.1. Uses computers efficiently by developing typing skills

Second Term

5. Uses programming language to develop simple programs (Using Scratch)

5.1Analyzes simple problems by decomposing and connecting them logically

5.2Develops simple programs using visual development environment (Using Scratch)

5.3Describe the concept of variables in programs

5.4 Identifies the concept of errors in a program as bugs

6. Uses Presentation software to create presentation

6.1Uses basic functions of Presentation software in creating a presentation

Third Term

6. Uses Presentation software to create presentation

6.1Uses basic functions of Presentation software in creating a presentation

7. Uses the services of the Internet and develops web pages

7.1 Uses resources available in the Internet (text, images, audios, videos etc.)

7.2 Uses offline (E-mail) and online (Chat) Communication

7.3 Develops web pages using HTM

7.4 Uses the Internet safely, securely and ethically