Title: Introduction to the Shift Key

Grade Level: Standard 1

Duration: 45 minutes

Objective: By the end of this lesson, students will be able to identify and use the shift key on a keyboard to capitalize letters and access symbols.

Materials: - Computer or laptop with a keyboard - Chart paper or whiteboard - Markers or whiteboard markers - Handout with keyboard layout (optional)

Procedure:

1. Engage (5 minutes):
   • Begin the lesson by asking students if they have ever noticed a key on the keyboard with an arrow pointing upwards.
   • Show them a picture of the shift key on the board or on a handout.
   • Ask students if they know what this key is called and what it does.
2. Explore (10 minutes):
   • Distribute a handout with a keyboard layout to each student (optional).
   • Have students locate the shift key on their keyboards.
   • Ask students to press the shift key and observe what happens when they type a letter.
   • Discuss their observations as a class.
   • Explain that the shift key is used to capitalize letters and access symbols on the keyboard.
3. Explain (10 minutes):
   • Write the word “hello” on the board in lowercase letters.
   • Ask students to volunteer to come up and press the shift key while typing the same word.
   • Discuss how the word changes when the shift key is used.
   • Explain that the shift key is used to make letters uppercase.
   • Write a few more words on the board and ask students to come up and use the shift key to capitalize the first letter of each word.
4. Elaborate (15 minutes):
   • Divide the class into pairs or small groups.
   • Give each group a set of flashcards with lowercase letters and symbols.
   • Instruct students to take turns picking a flashcard and using the shift key to type the corresponding uppercase letter or symbol on the keyboard.
   • Encourage students to help each other if they are unsure.
   • Walk around the classroom to provide assistance and monitor progress.
5. Evaluate (5 minutes):
   • Bring the class back together and ask a few students to share their experiences using the shift key.
   • Ask questions to assess their understanding, such as:
     • What does the shift key do?
     • How can you use the shift key to capitalize letters?
     • Can you give an example of a symbol that can be accessed using the shift key?
   • Provide feedback and clarify any misconceptions.

Extensions: - For students who grasp the concept quickly, challenge them to type a short sentence using only uppercase letters and symbols accessed through the shift key. - Encourage students to practice using the shift key during computer lab time or at home.

Note: Adjust the lesson plan as needed to accommodate the specific needs and abilities of your students.