Basic Internet Concepts JS1 lesson plan

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LESSON PLAN

BASIC INTERNET CONCEPTS

Subject	Digital Technologies
Class	JSS 1 (Basic 7)
Term	Second Term
Week	8
Topic	Basic Internet Concepts
Duration	80 Minutes (Double Period)
Subtopics	Meaning of the Internet; basic Internet terms; uses of the Internet; web browsers and search engines; Internet services; requirements for Internet access; advantages and disadvantages; responsible Internet use.

1. BEHAVIOURAL OBJECTIVES

By the end of the lesson, students should be able to:

1. Define the Internet.
2. Explain common Internet terms, including website, web page, URL, hyperlink, upload and download.
3. State at least five uses of the Internet.
4. Differentiate between a web browser and a search engine.
5. Identify common Internet services and requirements for accessing the Internet.
6. State the advantages and disadvantages of the Internet.
7. List safety rules for responsible Internet use.

2. INSTRUCTIONAL / TEACHING AIDS

• Desktop computer, laptop or smartphone.
• Internet connection, where available.
• Pictures or screenshots of a web browser, website and search engine.
• Charts showing common Internet services.
• Whiteboard and markers.

3. PREVIOUS KNOWLEDGE / ENTRY BEHAVIOUR

Students have learnt about computer networks, their types, common network devices and the difference between a computer network and the Internet.

Teacher's entry questions:

1. What is a computer network?
2. What is the Internet?
3. Have you ever used a phone or computer to search for information online?

4. PRESENTATION STEPS

STEP / TIME	TEACHER'S ACTIVITY	STUDENTS' ACTIVITY
Step 1: Introduction 10 minutes	Reviews the previous lesson on computer networks and introduces the Internet. Asks students how they obtain information online.	Answer questions and share examples of their experiences using the Internet.
Step 2: Meaning and Basic Terms 15 minutes	Defines the Internet and explains website, web page, URL, hyperlink, upload and download using familiar examples.	Listen, take notes and explain selected Internet terms in their own words.
Step 3: Uses and Internet Services 15 minutes	Explains the use of the Internet in education, communication, research, entertainment, business, online learning and collaboration.	Identify Internet services and give examples of how students use them.
Step 4: Browsers and Search Engines 15 minutes	Explains the difference between browsers and search engines. Demonstrates how to enter a website address or search for information, where equipment is available.	Identify examples of browsers and search engines and practise forming suitable search terms.
Step 5: Internet Access, Benefits and Safety 15 minutes	Discusses the requirements for Internet access, advantages, disadvantages and rules for responsible use. Explains the importance of verifying online information.	List the requirements for Internet access, identify possible risks and suggest safe online practices.
Step 6: Evaluation and Conclusion 10 minutes	Asks oral questions, corrects misconceptions, summarises the lesson and gives an assignment.	Answer evaluation questions, summarise key points and copy the assignment.

Total Duration: 80 Minutes

5. EVALUATION QUESTIONS

1. Define the Internet.
2. Explain the terms website, web page, URL and hyperlink.
3. State five uses of the Internet.
4. Differentiate between a web browser and a search engine, giving two examples of each.
5. Mention four Internet services.
6. State four advantages and four disadvantages of the Internet.
7. List five rules for using the Internet safely and responsibly.

6. ASSIGNMENT

1. Define the Internet and explain five ways it is useful to students.
2. Differentiate between a website and a web page.
3. Explain the difference between a web browser and a search engine. Give three examples of each.
4. Explain URL, hyperlink, upload and download.
5. List five advantages and five disadvantages of the Internet.
6. Write six safety rules students should follow when using the Internet.

7. TEACHER'S REFLECTION

After the lesson, the teacher should reflect on the following:

• Were students able to explain the meaning of the Internet and its common terms?
• Could they correctly distinguish between web browsers and search engines?
• Were students able to identify common Internet services and their uses?
• Could students identify online risks and explain safe Internet practices?
• Which areas require further explanation or revision?

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