Spam and Online Threats - jss 1 plan

DIGITAL TECHNOLOGIES LESSON PLAN

SPAM AND ONLINE THREATS

Subject	Digital Technologies
Class	JSS 1 (Basic 7)
Term	Third Term
Week	2
Topic	Spam and Online Threats
Duration	80 Minutes (Double Period)
Content / Subtopics	1. Meaning of spam 2. Common online scams 3. Preventive measures

1. BEHAVIOURAL OBJECTIVES

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

1. Define spam.
2. Identify examples and characteristics of spam messages.
3. Explain the meaning of online scams.
4. Identify common online scams, including fake prize, phishing, fake shopping and impersonation scams.
5. Explain preventive measures against spam and online threats.

2. INSTRUCTIONAL / TEACHING AIDS

• Sample spam messages.
• Examples of suspicious online messages and scam offers.
• Security charts.
• Computer or smartphone.
• Antivirus or security application interface.
• Projector and whiteboard.

3. PREVIOUS KNOWLEDGE / ENTRY BEHAVIOUR

Students have learned about Internet communication practices, including email and instant messaging. The teacher will use this knowledge to introduce unwanted messages and online threats that users may encounter when communicating on the Internet.

4. PRESENTATION STEPS

STEP / TIME	TEACHER'S ACTIVITY	STUDENTS' ACTIVITY
Step 1: Introduction 5 minutes	Asks students whether they have seen unwanted advertisements or suspicious messages online. Introduces the topic, Spam and Online Threats.	Respond to questions and share examples of unwanted or suspicious messages they know about.
Step 2: Meaning of Spam 12 minutes	Defines spam and explains its characteristics, examples and effects. Displays sample spam messages and discusses why some may be harmful.	Define spam, identify examples and explain possible effects of unwanted messages.
Step 3: Common Online Scams 20 minutes	Explains online scams and discusses fake prize, phishing, fake shopping, fake job or scholarship, and impersonation scams. Highlights common warning signs.	Identify types of scams from the examples and state warning signs that may indicate fraudulent messages or offers.
Step 4: Preventive Measures 18 minutes	Explains how to avoid suspicious links, protect passwords, verify messages, use spam filters, block and report suspicious accounts, and seek help from trusted adults.	List preventive measures and explain what to do when they receive a suspicious message or discover that an account has been compromised.
Step 5: Class Activity 10 minutes	Presents sample messages and asks students to identify possible spam, warning signs of scams and appropriate responses.	Examine the sample messages, identify risks and suggest safe actions.
Step 6: Evaluation and Summary 10 minutes	Asks oral questions, corrects misunderstandings and summarises the meaning of spam, common online scams and preventive measures.	Answer questions and recall the main points of the lesson.
Step 7: Assignment 5 minutes	Gives the assignment and explains the expected answers.	Write down the assignment.

Total Duration: 80 Minutes

5. EVALUATION QUESTIONS

1. What is spam?
2. State three examples or characteristics of spam.
3. What is an online scam?
4. Identify four common types of online scams.
5. State five preventive measures against spam and online threats.

6. ASSIGNMENT

1. Define spam and state four examples or effects of spam.
2. Describe three common online scams and give one example of each.
3. List six preventive measures students should follow to protect themselves from online threats.

7. TEACHER'S REFLECTION

Were the students able to define spam, identify common online scams and explain preventive measures against online threats?

Teacher's Remarks: __________________________________________

Areas for Improvement: ______________________________________

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