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Smartphones

ClassNotes Team 2 MIN READUPDATED 5 JUL 2026

Week: One

Topic: Revision

Week: Two

Class: Basic Two

Subject: Computer Studies

Topic: Smartphones

Objectives: At the end of the lesson, pupils should be able to:

1. Define smartphone

2. Identity the part of a smartphone

3. State the uses of a smartphone

Instructional material: Real phones, pictures and chart

Reference material: Learn Africa Foundation Computer Studies UBE edition for primary schools by Dr E.O Adegbeyeni.

Content

Smartphones

A smartphone is a cell phone that allows you to do more than make phone calls and send text messages. Smartphones can browse the Internet and run software programs like a computer. Smartphones use a touch screen to allow users to interact with them.

Parts of a smartphone

The following are parts of a smartphone

1. Battery.

2. Speaker and mic.

3. Signal Processor.

4. Onboard Processor (CPU)

5. RAM & ROM.

6. ADC - DAC Converter.

7. Camera and WiFi circuit.

Uses of a smartphone

Its uses include:

1. Sending and receiving emails, text, photographs and multimedia messages.

2. Registering contacts.

3. Calculator, currency, alarm, etc. functions.

4. Browsing the Internet using a mobile browser.

5. Playing games.

6. Video chat.

7. Point of sale terminal when paying for goods or services.

8. Barcode scanning

Presentation

Step I: The teacher revises the previous topic

Step II: The teacher introduces the new topic "Smartphones"

Step III: The teacher explains the parts of a smartphone

Step IV: The teacher explains the uses of a smartphone

Step V: The teacher explains further with relevant examples

Step VI: Pupils contribute and ask questions

Evaluation: Answer the following questions

1. State examples of types of smartphone

2. List three parts of a smartphone

Conclusion: The teacher concludes the lesson by evaluating the students and giving an assignment

Assignment:

1. Define a smartphone

2. State two uses of a smartphone