### Lesson Plan: Internet and Computer Virus
#### Target Audience:
Junior Secondary 3 Students
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### Lesson Objectives:
By the end of this lesson, students should be able to:
1. Understand what the Internet is and its basic components.
2. Identify different types of computer viruses.
3. Understand how computer viruses are spread.
4. Learn basic tips to protect their computers from viruses.
### Materials Required:
- Computer with internet access
- Projector and screen
- Whiteboard and markers
- Printed handouts (optional)
- Antivirus software demonstrations (videos)
- Student notebooks
### Lesson Duration:
1 hour
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### Lesson Plan:
#### Introduction (10 minutes)
1. **Greeting and Introduction:**
- Greet the students and briefly talk about the importance of understanding the Internet and computer viruses.
2. **Lesson Overview:**
- Provide a brief overview of what the lesson will cover.
- State the learning objectives.
#### Body of the Lesson:
##### Section 1: The Internet (15 minutes)
1. **Definition and Basic Understanding:**
- Explain what the Internet is.
- Discuss key Internet components: Servers, Clients, and Routers.
- Definitions and examples of websites, browsers, and search engines.
2. **Interactive Discussion:**
- Ask students how they use the Internet in their daily lives.
- Show a short video demonstrating how the Internet works.
##### Section 2: Computer Viruses (20 minutes)
1. **Definition and Types of Computer Viruses:**
- Define what a computer virus is.
- Describe different types of computer viruses (e.g., worms, Trojans, ransomware, spyware).
- Use real-life examples to illustrate each type.
2. **Spread of Computer Viruses:**
- Explain how viruses are typically spread (email attachments, downloading files, visiting malicious websites).
- Share stories or news articles about famous computer virus attacks.
3. **Group Activity:**
- Split students into small groups.
- Give each group a scenario where a computer virus is introduced (through a download, email, etc.).
- Ask groups to discuss how the virus spreads and ways to prevent it.
##### Section 3: Protection Against Computer Viruses (10 minutes)
1. **Basic Protection Tips:**
- Discuss the importance of antivirus software.
- Provide tips for safe Internet browsing (e.g., avoid suspicious links, don’t open unknown email attachments).
- Explain the importance of regular software updates.
2. **Demonstration:**
- Show a short video or a live demonstration of how antivirus software detects and removes viruses.
#### Conclusion and Q&A (5 minutes)
1. **Summarize Key Points:**
- Recap the main points - what the Internet is, types of computer viruses, how they spread, and basic protection tips.
2. **Open Floor for Questions:**
- Invite students to ask any questions they may have.
3. **Assign Homework:**
- Ask students to write a short paragraph or list about what they learned and how they can protect their computers from viruses.
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### Follow-Up Activities:
1. **Homework Review:**
- Review the students' homework in the next class to reinforce the lesson.
2. **Practical Lab Session:**
- Plan a hands-on session where students can install and run antivirus software on school computers under supervision.
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### Evaluation:
1. **Participation:**
- Monitor student engagement and participation during discussions and group activities.
2. **Homework:**
- Assess students' understanding through their written paragraphs or lists of learned concepts.
This lesson plan helps provide a foundational understanding of the Internet and computer viruses while equipping students with practical knowledge on how to protect their devices.