Lesson Plan: Constructing a Flowchart in Elective ICT

Grade Level: Senior High School (S.HS) 2 Subject: Elective ICT Topic: Constructing a Flowchart

Duration: 1 hour

I. Introduction (5 minutes) - Begin the lesson by asking students if they are familiar with flowcharts and their purpose in programming and problem-solving. - Explain that a flowchart is a visual representation of a process or algorithm, using different shapes and arrows to show the flow of steps. - Emphasize the importance of flowcharts in organizing and understanding complex processes. - Share real-life examples where flowcharts are used, such as in software development, decision-making, and troubleshooting.

II. Lesson Outline (10 minutes) - Provide an overview of the lesson’s objectives and activities: a. Understanding the basic symbols and conventions used in flowcharts. b. Learning how to construct a flowchart for a given problem or process. c. Applying the constructed flowchart to solve a simple problem.

III. Questioning (10 minutes) - Engage students in a discussion by asking the following questions: a. What are the different symbols used in flowcharts, and what do they represent? b. How can flowcharts help in problem-solving and decision-making? c. Can you think of any situations where flowcharts might be useful?

IV. Constructing a Flowchart (20 minutes) - Introduce the basic symbols used in flowcharts, such as: a. Start/End symbol: Oval shape representing the beginning or end of a process. b. Process symbol: Rectangle shape representing a specific action or task. c. Decision symbol: Diamond shape representing a decision or branching point. d. Connector symbol: Small circle used to connect different parts of a flowchart. - Demonstrate how to construct a flowchart step-by-step, using a simple problem or process as an example. - Encourage students to actively participate by suggesting symbols and steps to include in the flowchart. - Provide guidance and support as needed.

V. Assessment (10 minutes) - Distribute a worksheet that includes a problem or process for students to construct a flowchart. - Monitor students’ progress and provide individual assistance if required. - Collect the completed worksheets for evaluation.

VI. Differentiation (5 minutes) - For students who grasp the concept quickly, provide additional challenges by introducing more complex problems or processes to construct flowcharts for. - For students who need extra support, provide simplified problems or processes and offer additional guidance during the construction of their flowcharts.

VII. Evaluation (5 minutes) - Conclude the lesson by reviewing the key concepts and skills covered. - Ask students to reflect on their learning experience and share any challenges or insights they gained. - Provide feedback on students’ performance during the lesson and their completed worksheets.

VIII. Resources: - Video: “Flowchart Basics” - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UI6lqHOVHic - Worksheet: “Constructing Flowcharts Practice” - [Insert link to downloadable worksheet]

Note: The provided video and worksheet resources are suggestions and can be replaced with other suitable resources based on the availability and preferences of the teacher and students.