Foundations of Pre-Technical Studies

Fire Safety - Meaning and importance of fire

By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:
- Define the term fire
- Explain the importance of fire in daily life
- Appreciate the role of fire in our lives

- Brainstorm on the meaning of fire
- Discuss the importance of fire in daily life
- Present findings in class

Why is fire important in our daily lives?

- Mentor Pre-Technical Studies Grade 8 pg. 1
- Pictures showing uses of fire
- Digital devices

- Observation - Oral questions - Class presentations

Foundations of Pre-Technical Studies

Fire Safety - Meaning and importance of fire

By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:
- Define the term fire
- Explain the importance of fire in daily life
- Appreciate the role of fire in our lives

- Brainstorm on the meaning of fire
- Discuss the importance of fire in daily life
- Present findings in class

Why is fire important in our daily lives?

- Mentor Pre-Technical Studies Grade 8 pg. 1
- Pictures showing uses of fire
- Digital devices

- Observation - Oral questions - Class presentations

Foundations of Pre-Technical Studies

Fire Safety - Possible causes of fire outbreaks

By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:
- Identify possible causes of fire outbreaks in the environment
- Explain how flammable and combustible materials cause fires
- Show concern for fire safety

- Study pictures showing possible causes of fire outbreaks
- Share experiences of fire outbreaks in schools or homes
- Use digital devices to search for meanings of flammable substances, combustible materials, and electrical faults
- Identify other causes of fire outbreak in the environment

What causes fire outbreaks in our environment?

- Mentor Pre-Technical Studies Grade 8 pg. 2
- Pictures of fire outbreak scenarios
- Digital devices
- Internet access

- Observation - Oral questions - Written assignments

Foundations of Pre-Technical Studies

Fire Safety - Ways of preventing fire outbreaks

By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:
- Explain ways of preventing fire outbreaks in the environment
- Identify fire prevention equipment and their uses
- Demonstrate responsibility in fire prevention

- Study pictures showing fire prevention measures
- Discuss measures put in place to prevent fire outbreak at school and home
- Learn about smoke detectors, fire extinguishers and fire alarms
- Discuss storage of flammable substances and importance of fire safety training

How can we prevent fire outbreaks in our environment?

- Mentor Pre-Technical Studies Grade 8 pg. 5
- Pictures of fire prevention measures
- Fire safety equipment (smoke detectors, fire extinguishers, fire alarms)
- "No Smoking" signs

- Observation - Oral questions - Class presentations

Foundations of Pre-Technical Studies

Fire Safety - Firefighting techniques: Cooling and smothering

By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:
- Describe the cooling method of extinguishing fire
- Explain the smothering method of extinguishing fire
- Apply appropriate firefighting techniques safely

- Study pictures showing firefighting techniques
- Discuss how cooling fire works by reducing temperature
- Discuss how smothering fire works by cutting off oxygen supply
- Identify when each method should be used and their limitations

How can fires be extinguished using cooling and smothering methods?

- Mentor Pre-Technical Studies Grade 8 pg. 7
- Pictures of firefighting methods
- Water containers
- Sand and blankets

- Observation - Oral questions - Written tests

Foundations of Pre-Technical Studies

Fire Safety - Firefighting techniques: Cooling and smothering

By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:
- Describe the cooling method of extinguishing fire
- Explain the smothering method of extinguishing fire
- Apply appropriate firefighting techniques safely

- Study pictures showing firefighting techniques
- Discuss how cooling fire works by reducing temperature
- Discuss how smothering fire works by cutting off oxygen supply
- Identify when each method should be used and their limitations

How can fires be extinguished using cooling and smothering methods?

- Mentor Pre-Technical Studies Grade 8 pg. 7
- Pictures of firefighting methods
- Water containers
- Sand and blankets

- Observation - Oral questions - Written tests

Foundations of Pre-Technical Studies

Fire Safety - Firefighting techniques: Cooling and smothering

By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:
- Describe the cooling method of extinguishing fire
- Explain the smothering method of extinguishing fire
- Apply appropriate firefighting techniques safely

- Study pictures showing firefighting techniques
- Discuss how cooling fire works by reducing temperature
- Discuss how smothering fire works by cutting off oxygen supply
- Identify when each method should be used and their limitations

How can fires be extinguished using cooling and smothering methods?

- Mentor Pre-Technical Studies Grade 8 pg. 7
- Pictures of firefighting methods
- Water containers
- Sand and blankets

- Observation - Oral questions - Written tests

Foundations of Pre-Technical Studies

Fire Safety - Firefighting techniques: Starving and interrupting

By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:
- Explain the starving method of extinguishing fire
- Describe the interrupting method of extinguishing fire
- Demonstrate safe firefighting practices

- Discuss starving fire by removing combustible materials
- Learn about interrupting fire using chemical agents
- Study how fire extinguishers work using carbon dioxide foam
- Discuss the reaction pathway of fire and how it can be interrupted

What is the role of chemical agents in fighting fires?

- Mentor Pre-Technical Studies Grade 8 pg. 8
- Fire extinguisher
- Video clips on firefighting
- Charts showing firefighting methods

- Observation - Oral questions - Written tests

Foundations of Pre-Technical Studies

Fire Safety - Importance of fire safety

By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:
- Explain the need for fire safety in the workplace
- Identify fire safety measures in workplaces
- Value the importance of fire safety in day-to-day life

- Visit a nearby workplace to observe fire safety measures
- Find out fire safety measures put in place (fire extinguishers, marked escape routes)
- Request a resource person to demonstrate how a fire extinguisher works
- Discuss the need for fire safety in the workshop
- Write main findings in notebook

Why is fire safety important in workplaces and schools?

- Mentor Pre-Technical Studies Grade 8 pg. 9
- Nearby workplace or workshop
- Fire safety equipment
- Resource person
- Notebooks

- Observation - Written reports - Oral presentations

Foundations of Pre-Technical Studies

Fire Safety - Importance of fire safety

By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:
- Explain the need for fire safety in the workplace
- Identify fire safety measures in workplaces
- Value the importance of fire safety in day-to-day life

- Visit a nearby workplace to observe fire safety measures
- Find out fire safety measures put in place (fire extinguishers, marked escape routes)
- Request a resource person to demonstrate how a fire extinguisher works
- Discuss the need for fire safety in the workshop
- Write main findings in notebook

Why is fire safety important in workplaces and schools?

- Mentor Pre-Technical Studies Grade 8 pg. 9
- Nearby workplace or workshop
- Fire safety equipment
- Resource person
- Notebooks

- Observation - Written reports - Oral presentations

Foundations of Pre-Technical Studies

Data Safety - Meaning and importance of data

By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:
- Define data and information in electronic devices
- Explain the importance of data in electronic devices
- Appreciate the value of data in electronic devices

- Brainstorm on the meaning of data and information in electronic devices
- Use digital devices or print media to find out the importance of data
- Outline main points in notebooks
- Share points with classmates

What is data and why is it important in electronic devices?

- Mentor Pre-Technical Studies Grade 8 pg. 10
- Digital devices (computers, tablets, smartphones)
- Internet access
- Reference books

- Observation - Oral questions - Written notes

Foundations of Pre-Technical Studies

Data Safety - Meaning and importance of data

By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:
- Define data and information in electronic devices
- Explain the importance of data in electronic devices
- Appreciate the value of data in electronic devices

- Brainstorm on the meaning of data and information in electronic devices
- Use digital devices or print media to find out the importance of data
- Outline main points in notebooks
- Share points with classmates

What is data and why is it important in electronic devices?

- Mentor Pre-Technical Studies Grade 8 pg. 10
- Digital devices (computers, tablets, smartphones)
- Internet access
- Reference books

- Observation - Oral questions - Written notes

Foundations of Pre-Technical Studies

Data Safety - Threats to data: Viruses

By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:
- Identify viruses as threats to data
- Explain how viruses harm data in devices
- Show concern for data protection

- Study messages displayed on digital devices showing threats
- Identify the threats displayed on the devices
- Discuss how viruses can harm data in devices
- Use available resources to search for threats to data in electronic devices

What are viruses and how do they threaten our data?

- Mentor Pre-Technical Studies Grade 8 pg. 11
- Digital devices showing virus warnings
- Pictures of virus alerts
- Internet access

- Observation - Oral questions - Group discussions

Foundations of Pre-Technical Studies

Data Safety - Threats to data: Viruses

By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:
- Identify viruses as threats to data
- Explain how viruses harm data in devices
- Show concern for data protection

- Study messages displayed on digital devices showing threats
- Identify the threats displayed on the devices
- Discuss how viruses can harm data in devices
- Use available resources to search for threats to data in electronic devices

What are viruses and how do they threaten our data?

- Mentor Pre-Technical Studies Grade 8 pg. 11
- Digital devices showing virus warnings
- Pictures of virus alerts
- Internet access

- Observation - Oral questions - Group discussions

Foundations of Pre-Technical Studies

Data Safety - Threats to data: Unauthorized access

By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:
- Explain unauthorized access as a threat to data
- Describe how unauthorized access can harm data
- Value the importance of data security

- Discuss unauthorized access and its effects on data
- Search for information on data threats using digital or print resources
- Note down findings and present them in class
- Share findings with other groups

How does unauthorized access threaten our data?

- Mentor Pre-Technical Studies Grade 8 pg. 12
- Digital devices
- Internet resources
- Case studies on data breaches

- Observation - Oral presentations - Written assignments

Foundations of Pre-Technical Studies

Data Safety - Threats to data: Unauthorized access

By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:
- Explain unauthorized access as a threat to data
- Describe how unauthorized access can harm data
- Value the importance of data security

- Discuss unauthorized access and its effects on data
- Search for information on data threats using digital or print resources
- Note down findings and present them in class
- Share findings with other groups

How does unauthorized access threaten our data?

- Mentor Pre-Technical Studies Grade 8 pg. 12
- Digital devices
- Internet resources
- Case studies on data breaches

- Observation - Oral presentations - Written assignments

Foundations of Pre-Technical Studies

Data Safety - Ways of protecting data

By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:
- Describe ways of protecting data in electronic devices
- Identify techniques of securing data
- Demonstrate responsibility in data protection

- Study pictures showing ways of protecting data
- Discuss how data can be protected (use passwords and scan devices using antivirus)
- Discuss techniques of securing data in electronic devices against threats

How can we protect data in electronic devices?

- Mentor Pre-Technical Studies Grade 8 pg. 12
- Digital devices
- Charts showing data protection methods
- Pictures of data protection techniques

- Observation - Oral questions - Written tests

Foundations of Pre-Technical Studies

Data Safety - Ways of protecting data

By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:
- Describe ways of protecting data in electronic devices
- Identify techniques of securing data
- Demonstrate responsibility in data protection

- Study pictures showing ways of protecting data
- Discuss how data can be protected (use passwords and scan devices using antivirus)
- Discuss techniques of securing data in electronic devices against threats

How can we protect data in electronic devices?

- Mentor Pre-Technical Studies Grade 8 pg. 12
- Digital devices
- Charts showing data protection methods
- Pictures of data protection techniques

- Observation - Oral questions - Written tests

Foundations of Pre-Technical Studies

Data Safety - Ways of protecting data

By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:
- Describe ways of protecting data in electronic devices
- Identify techniques of securing data
- Demonstrate responsibility in data protection

- Study pictures showing ways of protecting data
- Discuss how data can be protected (use passwords and scan devices using antivirus)
- Discuss techniques of securing data in electronic devices against threats

How can we protect data in electronic devices?

- Mentor Pre-Technical Studies Grade 8 pg. 12
- Digital devices
- Charts showing data protection methods
- Pictures of data protection techniques

- Observation - Oral questions - Written tests

Foundations of Pre-Technical Studies

Data Safety - Ways of protecting data

By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:
- Describe ways of protecting data in electronic devices
- Identify techniques of securing data
- Demonstrate responsibility in data protection

- Study pictures showing ways of protecting data
- Discuss how data can be protected (use passwords and scan devices using antivirus)
- Discuss techniques of securing data in electronic devices against threats

How can we protect data in electronic devices?

- Mentor Pre-Technical Studies Grade 8 pg. 12
- Digital devices
- Charts showing data protection methods
- Pictures of data protection techniques

- Observation - Oral questions - Written tests

Foundations of Pre-Technical Studies

Data Safety - Protecting data using passwords

By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:
- Explain how passwords protect data
- Create strong passwords for data protection
- Practice using passwords to secure data

- Study how Nekesa protected her data using passwords
- Discuss how to create and use passwords
- Share experiences of using passwords to protect data
- Discuss other methods of protecting data apart from passwords

Why are passwords important in protecting our data?

- Mentor Pre-Technical Studies Grade 8 pg. 13
- Digital devices
- Password-protected files
- Internet resources on password creation

- Observation - Practical work - Oral questions - Self-assessment

Foundations of Pre-Technical Studies

Data Safety - Protecting data using passwords

By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:
- Explain how passwords protect data
- Create strong passwords for data protection
- Practice using passwords to secure data

- Study how Nekesa protected her data using passwords
- Discuss how to create and use passwords
- Share experiences of using passwords to protect data
- Discuss other methods of protecting data apart from passwords

Why are passwords important in protecting our data?

- Mentor Pre-Technical Studies Grade 8 pg. 13
- Digital devices
- Password-protected files
- Internet resources on password creation

- Observation - Practical work - Oral questions - Self-assessment

Foundations of Pre-Technical Studies

Data Safety - Protecting data using passwords

By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:
- Explain how passwords protect data
- Create strong passwords for data protection
- Practice using passwords to secure data

- Study how Nekesa protected her data using passwords
- Discuss how to create and use passwords
- Share experiences of using passwords to protect data
- Discuss other methods of protecting data apart from passwords

Why are passwords important in protecting our data?

- Mentor Pre-Technical Studies Grade 8 pg. 13
- Digital devices
- Password-protected files
- Internet resources on password creation

- Observation - Practical work - Oral questions - Self-assessment

Foundations of Pre-Technical Studies

Data Safety - Protecting data using passwords

By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:
- Explain how passwords protect data
- Create strong passwords for data protection
- Practice using passwords to secure data

- Study how Nekesa protected her data using passwords
- Discuss how to create and use passwords
- Share experiences of using passwords to protect data
- Discuss other methods of protecting data apart from passwords

Why are passwords important in protecting our data?

- Mentor Pre-Technical Studies Grade 8 pg. 13
- Digital devices
- Password-protected files
- Internet resources on password creation

- Observation - Practical work - Oral questions - Self-assessment

Foundations of Pre-Technical Studies

Data Safety - Securing data with passwords on documents

By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:
- Secure a document using a password
- Follow steps to encrypt documents with passwords
- Show confidence in securing data

- Create a new document or open an existing document
- Click "File" then "Info"
- Click "Protect document" and select "Encrypt with password"
- Insert password and confirm it
- Close document and test password protection

How do we secure documents with passwords on a computer?

- Mentor Pre-Technical Studies Grade 8 pg. 14
- Computers with word processing software
- Documents to be protected
- Step-by-step guides

- Practical work - Observation - Peer assessment

Foundations of Pre-Technical Studies

Data Safety - Securing data with passwords on documents

By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:
- Secure a document using a password
- Follow steps to encrypt documents with passwords
- Show confidence in securing data

- Create a new document or open an existing document
- Click "File" then "Info"
- Click "Protect document" and select "Encrypt with password"
- Insert password and confirm it
- Close document and test password protection

How do we secure documents with passwords on a computer?

- Mentor Pre-Technical Studies Grade 8 pg. 14
- Computers with word processing software
- Documents to be protected
- Step-by-step guides

- Practical work - Observation - Peer assessment

Foundations of Pre-Technical Studies

Data Safety - Securing data with passwords on documents

By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:
- Secure a document using a password
- Follow steps to encrypt documents with passwords
- Show confidence in securing data

- Create a new document or open an existing document
- Click "File" then "Info"
- Click "Protect document" and select "Encrypt with password"
- Insert password and confirm it
- Close document and test password protection

How do we secure documents with passwords on a computer?

- Mentor Pre-Technical Studies Grade 8 pg. 14
- Computers with word processing software
- Documents to be protected
- Step-by-step guides

- Practical work - Observation - Peer assessment

Foundations of Pre-Technical Studies

Data Safety - Understanding antivirus software

By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:
- Explain the role of antivirus software
- Identify types of antivirus programs
- Appreciate the importance of antivirus protection

- Discuss what antivirus software is and its functions
- Learn about different types of antivirus programs
- Understand how antivirus protects electronic devices from viruses and online threats
- Discuss how antivirus interrupts threats

What is antivirus software and how does it protect our devices?

- Mentor Pre-Technical Studies Grade 8 pg. 15
- Digital devices with antivirus software
- Internet access
- Antivirus program interfaces

- Observation - Oral questions - Written tests

Foundations of Pre-Technical Studies

Data Safety - Installing and scanning devices using antivirus

By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:
- Install antivirus on a device
- Scan electronic devices for viruses
- Interpret scan reports and remove threats

- Install antivirus of choice on devices
- Open security app and select "Full Scan" or "Quick Scan"
- Look at scan report to see if any viruses or threats were found
- Remove any threats or viruses found in the electronic device

How do we scan electronic devices for viruses?

- Mentor Pre-Technical Studies Grade 8 pg. 15
- Digital devices (phones, tablets, computers)
- Antivirus software
- Internet connection

- Practical work - Observation - Assessment of scan reports

Foundations of Pre-Technical Studies

Data Safety - Installing and scanning devices using antivirus

By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:
- Install antivirus on a device
- Scan electronic devices for viruses
- Interpret scan reports and remove threats

- Install antivirus of choice on devices
- Open security app and select "Full Scan" or "Quick Scan"
- Look at scan report to see if any viruses or threats were found
- Remove any threats or viruses found in the electronic device

How do we scan electronic devices for viruses?

- Mentor Pre-Technical Studies Grade 8 pg. 15
- Digital devices (phones, tablets, computers)
- Antivirus software
- Internet connection

- Practical work - Observation - Assessment of scan reports

Foundations of Pre-Technical Studies

Data Safety - Securing school electronic devices

By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:
- Identify electronic devices in school that need protection
- Secure data in school electronic devices using appropriate techniques
- Explain the importance of securing school devices

- Identify electronic devices in school (mobile phones, tablets, computers)
- Under teacher guidance, ensure data is secured in these devices
- Discuss why it is important to secure data in these devices using antivirus

Why is it important to secure data in school electronic devices?

- Mentor Pre-Technical Studies Grade 8 pg. 15
- School electronic devices
- Antivirus software
- Password protection tools

- Practical work - Observation - Oral questions

Foundations of Pre-Technical Studies

Data Safety - Securing school electronic devices

By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:
- Identify electronic devices in school that need protection
- Secure data in school electronic devices using appropriate techniques
- Explain the importance of securing school devices

- Identify electronic devices in school (mobile phones, tablets, computers)
- Under teacher guidance, ensure data is secured in these devices
- Discuss why it is important to secure data in these devices using antivirus

Why is it important to secure data in school electronic devices?

- Mentor Pre-Technical Studies Grade 8 pg. 15
- School electronic devices
- Antivirus software
- Password protection tools

- Practical work - Observation - Oral questions

Foundations of Pre-Technical Studies

Data Safety - Importance of data safety in daily life

By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:
- Explain the importance of data safety in daily life
- Identify instances where data needs to be secured
- Value the need for data safety

- Brainstorm on the importance of data safety in day-to-day lives
- Discuss instances where there is need to secure data
- Write summary notes and present them in class

When do we need to secure our data in daily life?

- Mentor Pre-Technical Studies Grade 8 pg. 16
- Digital devices
- Case studies on data safety
- Real-life examples

- Observation - Oral presentations - Written summaries

Foundations of Pre-Technical Studies

Data Safety - Debate on data safety importance

By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:
- Argue for or against the importance of data safety
- Apply critical thinking in discussing data safety issues
- Acknowledge the need for data safety in electronic device interaction

- Participate in Computer Club debate on: "Data safety is important in our interaction with electronic devices today"
- Present arguments supported by evidence
- Listen to opposing views and respond appropriately
- Draw conclusions on data safety importance

Is data safety essential in our digital interactions?

- Mentor Pre-Technical Studies Grade 8 pg. 16
- Debate guidelines
- Case studies
- Digital devices
- Reference materials

- Debate participation - Observation - Oral presentations - Peer assessment

Foundations of Pre-Technical Studies

Data Safety - Debate on data safety importance

By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:
- Argue for or against the importance of data safety
- Apply critical thinking in discussing data safety issues
- Acknowledge the need for data safety in electronic device interaction

- Participate in Computer Club debate on: "Data safety is important in our interaction with electronic devices today"
- Present arguments supported by evidence
- Listen to opposing views and respond appropriately
- Draw conclusions on data safety importance

Is data safety essential in our digital interactions?

- Mentor Pre-Technical Studies Grade 8 pg. 16
- Debate guidelines
- Case studies
- Digital devices
- Reference materials

- Debate participation - Observation - Oral presentations - Peer assessment

Foundations of Pre-Technical Studies

Data Safety - Debate on data safety importance

By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:
- Argue for or against the importance of data safety
- Apply critical thinking in discussing data safety issues
- Acknowledge the need for data safety in electronic device interaction

- Participate in Computer Club debate on: "Data safety is important in our interaction with electronic devices today"
- Present arguments supported by evidence
- Listen to opposing views and respond appropriately
- Draw conclusions on data safety importance

Is data safety essential in our digital interactions?

- Mentor Pre-Technical Studies Grade 8 pg. 16
- Debate guidelines
- Case studies
- Digital devices
- Reference materials

- Debate participation - Observation - Oral presentations - Peer assessment