JSS 2 First Term

LEARNING OBJECTIVES: BY THE END OF THE LESSON PUPILS SHOULD BE ABLE TO:

Cognitive	i. Distinguish between data and information. ii. Name common sources of data. iii. Explain how data becomes information. iv. Describe personal data and how to protect it.
Affective	i. Appreciate the value of Data, Information and Data Protection in school, at home and in the community. ii. Show willingness to use digital tools carefully, safely and responsibly.
Psychomotor	i. Collect the marks of ten pupils and turn the raw data into information by finding the average and the highest score. ii. List five sources of data and give one example of each from your school. iii. Write three rules of data protection and explain each in one sentence. iv. State three ways to protect your personal data online.

Rationale: Data is raw, unprocessed facts and figures. Understanding data and Information, sources of Data, how Information is Produced, personal Data helps learners use digital technology confidently, safely and responsibly.

Pre-requisite Knowledge: In Week 8, learners studied Cybersecurity and Online Safety, including what is Cybersecurity, common Online Threats and Malware, phishing. The knowledge from that week is used again in this lesson.

Learning Material/Teaching Aid: Whiteboard, markers, computer or laptop where available, printed notes and charts on Data, Information and Data Protection, practical task sheets, learners' notebooks and pens.

Reference Materials: Digital Technology for Junior Secondary Schools (JSS 2); NERDC Digital Technology Curriculum; Digital Technology JSS 2 First Term Notes (Week 9); First Term examination and Continuous Assessment question papers.

LESSON DEVELOPMENT

Stage/Step (Time)	Teacher's Activities	Student's Activities	Learning Points
Introduction 5 MINUTES	Welcomes learners, revises Week 8 (Cybersecurity and Online Safety) with two quick oral questions, and asks what they already know about Data, Information and Data Protection. Elicits responses and writes the topic on the board.	Recall the previous lesson and share what they already know about Data, Information and Data Protection.	Connecting prior knowledge to Data, Information and Data Protection.
Step 1 6 MINUTES	Covers Data and Information: Data is raw, unprocessed facts and figures. It can be numbers, words, images or sounds, and on its own it does not tell you anything useful. Covers Sources of Data: Data comes from many sources. Forms and questionnaires collect data when people fill in registration or hospital forms.	Listen, take notes and answer oral questions on "Data and Information" and related points.	Understanding: Data and Information; Sources of Data.
Step 2 6 MINUTES	Covers How Information is Produced: Data becomes information in four steps. First, raw data is collected from a source. Covers Personal Data: Personal data is any information that can be used to identify a person.	Copy the key points, give examples from school and everyday life, and ask questions on "How Information is Produced" and related points.	Understanding: How Information is Produced; Personal Data.
Step 3 6 MINUTES	Covers Data Protection: Data protection is the practice of keeping personal data safe from unauthorised access, loss or misuse.	Discuss in pairs, then report one point on "Data Protection" to the class.	Understanding: Data Protection.
Step 4 6 MINUTES	Covers Protecting Personal Data and Responsible Handling: To protect personal data, use strong passwords, turn on two factor authentication, keep software updated, avoid sharing personal details publicly and back up important files. On shared computers, sign out when you finish.	Respond to questions, complete the examples on the board and note down "Protecting Personal Data and Responsible Handling".	Understanding: Protecting Personal Data and Responsible Handling.
Practical Work 6 MINUTES	Guides learners through the practical work: (i) Collect the marks of ten pupils and turn the raw data into information by finding the average and the highest score. (ii) List five sources of data and give one example of each from your school. (iii) Write three rules of data protection and explain each in one sentence. Moves round the class to check progress and correct unsafe or careless use.	Carry out the practical tasks individually or in pairs and record what they did in their notebooks.	Applying the lesson through hands-on practice.
Evaluation 3 MINUTES	Asks learners to: i. Distinguish between data and information. ii. Name common sources of data. iii. Explain how data becomes information. iv. Describe personal data and how to protect it.	Respond verbally and in writing to the evaluation questions.	Assessment and consolidation of the lesson content.
Conclusion 2 MINUTES	Recaps the main points: data and Information, sources of Data, how Information is Produced, personal Data, data Protection. Links them to the assignment and previews Week 10: Spreadsheets and Presentations.	Listen, ask questions and copy the assignment.	Reinforcement of key concepts and a preview of the next lesson.

Assignment: i. (a) Briefly describe the stages involved in the Data Processing Cycle. (b) Define Information Transmission. (c) Mention two (2) ancient methods and two (2) modern methods of transmitting information. ii. A school collects students' names, dates of birth and home addresses on a registration form. Classify this as data or information and explain the difference.