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Which subject	Computer science
What topic	Photoshop
What length (min)	30
What age group	Year or Grade 9
Class size	20
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Lesson plan

Lesson Plan

Topic

Photoshop

Grade/Age Group

Grade 9

Subject

Computer Science

Length

30 minutes

Number of Students

20

National Curriculum Alignment

This lesson aligns with the national standards for digital literacy and technology in education, focusing on image editing and graphic design principles.

Objectives

• Introduce students to the basic functionalities of Adobe Photoshop.
• Enable students to create a simple image using layers, tools, and color adjustments.
• Encourage creativity and self-expression through digital design.
• Teach the importance of saving and exporting work in appropriate formats.

Materials

• Computers with Adobe Photoshop installed
• Projector for demonstration
• Sample images for practice
• Handouts with step-by-step instructions

Lesson Structure

Step Number	Step Title	Length	Details
1	Introduction to Photoshop	5 min	Briefly explain what Photoshop is, its uses, and its importance in digital art and design. Introduce key terms related to the software.
2	Overview of the Interface	5 min	Demonstrate the main tools and panels in Photoshop. Show the toolbar, layers panel, and properties panel.
3	Basic Functions	10 min	Guide students to open a sample image. Show how to use basic tools such as the selection tool, brush tool, and text tool. Provide hands-on practice at this step.
4	Working with Layers	5 min	Explain how layers work in Photoshop. Show how to create a new layer and manipulate layers (e.g., reorder, hide). Students will create a simple composition using multiple layers.
5	Saving and Exporting	3 min	Teach students how to save their work in different formats (PSD, JPEG, PNG) and discuss when to use each format.
6	Conclusion and Homework	2 min	Recap the lesson, address any final questions, and assign homework to create a digital image using at least three layers. Homework will be submitted online for feedback without presentations.

Homework

Students are to create a digital image using at least three layers in Adobe Photoshop and submit it online. Feedback will be provided through written comments. No presentations will be required.

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