# Lesson Plan: Internet IV
**Grade Level:** Senior Secondary 2
**Subject:** Information Communication Technology (ICT)
**Duration:** 90 minutes
**Topic:** Internet IV
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### Lesson Objectives:
1. **Cognitive:** Students will understand advanced concepts of Internet usage, security, and protocols.
2. **Affective:** Students will appreciate the importance of ethical behavior and security in internet usage.
3. **Psychomotor:** Students will perform secure internet searches and demonstrate proper use of internet security tools.
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### Materials Required:
- Computers with internet access
- Projector and screen
- Whiteboard and markers
- Handouts on internet security protocols and best practices
- Internet security tools (antivirus software, firewalls)
### Key Vocabulary:
- Protocols
- HTTPS
- SSL/TLS
- Firewall
- VPN (Virtual Private Network)
- Encryption
- Cybersecurity
- Ethical Hacking
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### Lesson Structure:
#### 1. Introduction (10 minutes)
- **Greeting:** Welcome students to the class.
- **Objective Explanation:** Briefly explain the purpose of the lesson.
- “Today we will be diving into advanced aspects of the Internet, including security protocols and ethical considerations.”
#### 2. Warm-Up Activity (10 minutes)
- **Discussion:**
- Ask students to discuss any recent cyber security incidents they have heard about.
- Have students share how they currently protect their data online.
- Record responses on the whiteboard for reference.
#### 3. Direct Instruction (20 minutes)
- **Presentation:**
- Explain advanced internet protocols:
- **HTTPS:** Hypertext Transfer Protocol Secure
- **SSL/TLS:** Secure Sockets Layer/Transport Layer Security
- Discuss internet security tools and their functions:
- Antivirus Software
- Firewalls
- VPNs
- Encryption techniques
- Show a short video or animation explaining these concepts.
- **Handouts:** Distribute handouts with detailed information on protocols and tools.
- **Real-World Examples:** Provide examples of breaches and how protocols/tools prevent them.
#### 4. Guided Practice (25 minutes)
- **Hands-On Activity:**
- Have students perform secure internet searches using HTTPS websites.
- Demonstrate installing and configuring a basic firewall.
- Show how to use a VPN for secure browsing.
- Practice identifying secure website features (padlock icon, HTTPS in URL).
#### 5. Independent Practice (15 minutes)
- **Task:** Give students an independent activity.
- Ask them to create a step-by-step guide for setting up a secure home network.
- Include instructions on using VPN, setting up firewalls, and other security measures.
- **Monitor:** Walk around the room to assist and answer questions.
#### 6. Conclusion (5 minutes)
- **Recap:** Review the key points covered.
- Internet security protocols and tools.
- Importance of ethical behavior online.
- **Questions:** Open the floor for any remaining questions.
- **Assignment:** Assign a short research paper on a recent cybersecurity incident, asking students to analyze what went wrong and how it could have been prevented using the concepts learned.
### Assessment:
- **Formative:** Monitor participation during discussions and hands-on activities.
- **Summative:** Evaluate the independent practice task and the assigned research paper for comprehension and application of concepts.
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### Reflection:
- **Follow-Up:** Plan an upcoming lesson on practical cybersecurity measures at the personal and organizational levels.
- **Adjustments:** Note any difficulties faced by students and areas needing more emphasis for future lessons.
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This lesson plan is designed to provide Senior Secondary 2 students with an understanding of advanced internet usage, focusing particularly on security protocols and the importance of ethical behavior online. By integrating hands-on activities and discussions, students will engage with the material in a meaningful way.