Lesson Note for Computer Science, Third (3rd) Term (Week 5) | NUE, NAPPS Scheme
Creating Email Account
LESSON NOTE FOR BST – COMPUTER SCIENCE
Subject: Computer Science
Class: Grade 5
Week: 5
Topic: Creating Email Account
Subtopics:
i. How to Create an E-mail Account (Steps)
ii. Email addresses
Duration: 40 minutes
Content:
Topic: Creating E-mail Account
(i) How to Create an E-mail Account (Steps)
An e-mail (electronic mail) account allows people to send and receive messages using the internet.
Here are the simple steps to create an email account:
1. Choose an email provider:
Examples include Gmail (Google), Yahoo Mail, Outlook (Microsoft), etc.
2. Go to the provider’s website:
Example: For Gmail, go to www.gmail.com
3. Click on “Create Account” or “Sign Up”
4. Fill in the required information:
- First Name
- Last Name
- Desired email address (e.g., [email protected])
- Create a strong password
- Confirm password
5. Enter your phone number:
- To verify your account
6. Enter a recovery email (optional):
- Used if you forget your password
7. Enter your date of birth and gender
8. Agree to the terms and conditions
- Click “Next” or “I Agree”
9. Your email account is ready!
- You can now log in and start sending messages.
(ii) E-mail Addresses
An e-mail address is a unique name you use to send and receive e-mails.
Format of an e-mail address:
[email protected]
Examples:
Parts of an email address:
- Username: The name you choose (e.g., janetokeke)
- @ symbol: Always comes after the username
- Domain: The service provider (e.g., gmail.com)
Instructional Materials
- Laptops or tablet devices
- Internet access
- Projector or printed chart showing steps
- Sample email addresses on flashcards
- Whiteboard and marker
Class Fun (Class Work)
- List the steps for creating an email account.
- Write an example of a good email address.
- Mention two email service providers.
- Identify the parts of this email address: [email protected]
- Why do we use email?
Home Fun (Home Work)
- Ask your parent or teacher to help you create a sample email account (with supervision).
- Write down the username and domain of your new email address.
- Create a drawing that shows the steps to create an email account.
- List three things you can do with an email account.
Conclusion
Creating an email account helps us communicate with others online. We must follow the correct steps and always use our email safely and respectfully. Email addresses are unique and follow a standard format like [email protected].
Reference
- National Curriculum for Basic Science and Technology (UBE)
- Smart Kids Computer Studies Book 5
- Introduction to ICT for Primary Schools – MAN Publication
- Teacher’s Guide for ICT in Basic Education