The Internet Computer Studies Primary 5 Second Term Lesson Notes Week 5

Subject: Computer Studies

Class: Primary 5

Term: Second Term

Week: 5

Topic: The Internet

Sub-topic: Understanding the basics of the Internet

Duration: 45 minutes

Entry Behaviour: Ask students if they have used the Internet before and what they know about it.

Key Words: Internet, Website, Browser, Search Engine, URL, Link

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

1. Define what the Internet is and its basic components.
2. Identify the role of browsers and search engines in accessing information online.
3. Demonstrate understanding of basic Internet navigation.

Embedded Core Skills: Digital Literacy, Information Retrieval, Critical Thinking.

Learning Materials:

• Whiteboard and markers
• Pictures illustrating the Internet, browsers, and search engines
• Computer or projector for visual aids
• Handouts with key terms and definitions

Content:

What is the Internet? The Internet is like a big network that connects millions of computers all around the world. It’s like a big web of connections that helps people share information and communicate with each other easily.

Uses of the Internet:

1. You can create an e-mail account to send and receive messages, just like sending letters but faster!
2. You can chat with friends and family online, like talking on the phone but typing messages.
3. You can listen to music or watch videos on the Internet, like having a concert or movie theater at your fingertips.

Benefits of the Internet:

1. It helps us share information quickly, like learning new things for homework.
2. We can use it for e-learning, which means doing schoolwork online.
3. You can enjoy entertainment, like listening to music or watching cartoons.
4. It helps students to study many subjects
5. It helps in communication with other people in the world
6. It makes shopping far and near a pleasure
7. It makes doing business faster and cheaper, like buying and selling things without going to a store.

Abuse of the Internet:

1. Some people use the Internet to trick others and steal their money, which is called cyber fraud.
2. Sometimes, people post inappropriate pictures or videos online, like naked people, which is not okay.
3. People might try to steal your bank details or personal information online, so we need to be careful.
4. Minors may be exposed to porn or harmful contents
5. Internet fraud (Yahoo Yahoo)
6. Terrorism may be encouraged because terrorist use the internet or mobile phones to contact relatives of their victims
7. It may waste time with new additional related or similar messages popping up

Internet Terminologies:

1. A web page is like a page of a book on the Internet.
2. The home page is the first page of a website, like the cover of a book.
3. Search engines help us find things online, like Google or Bing.
4. Internet protocol is like a set of rules that computers follow to talk to each other.

Presentation

1. Revision (Step 1):
   • Briefly review the previous lesson on computer hardware and software components.
2. Introduction of New Topic (Step 2):
   • Introduce the new topic: The Internet.
   • Explain that the Internet is like a big network that connects computers all over the world.
3. Teacher’s Activities (Step 3):
   • Define key terms like website, browser, and search engine.
   • Discuss the role of browsers (e.g., Chrome, Firefox) in accessing websites and search engines (e.g., Google, Bing) in finding information.
   • Explain concepts like URL (web address) and link (clickable text or image that takes you to another webpage).
4. Learners’ Activities (Step 3):
   • Engage students in a discussion about their experiences using the Internet.
   • Show visual aids and ask students to identify different components of the Internet.
   • Demonstrate how to use a browser to navigate to a website and search for information using a search engine.
5. Assessment:
   • Assess students’ understanding through class participation and their ability to navigate a simple website or perform a basic online search.

Evaluation:

Objectives

1. The Internet connects millions of ________ around the world. a) Cars b) Computers c) Phones d) TVs
2. Creating an e-mail account helps you send and receive ________. a) Text messages b) Letters c) Gifts d) Emails
3. Chatting on the net is like talking on the phone but ________ messages. a) Speaking b) Typing c) Drawing d) Singing
4. The Internet helps us share ________ quickly. a) Money b) Information c) Food d) Toys
5. E-learning means doing ________ online. a) Schoolwork b) Exercise c) Cooking d) Playing
6. Listening to music or watching videos on the Internet is a form of ________. a) Work b) Entertainment c) Exercise d) Study
7. Cyber fraud is when people trick others to steal their ________. a) Toys b) Money c) Books d) Clothes
8. Inappropriate pictures or videos online are not ________. a) Safe b) Funny c) Okay d) Cool
9. People might try to steal your bank details or ________ online. a) Recipes b) Toys c) Personal information d) Clothes
10. A web page is like a page of a ________ on the Internet. a) Book b) TV show c) Movie d) Game
11. The home page is the first page of a ________. a) Book b) Website c) Magazine d) Movie
12. Search engines help us find things online, like ________ or Bing. a) Google b) Apple c) Banana d) Orange
13. Internet protocol is like a set of rules that computers follow to ________. a) Dance b) Sing c) Talk to each other d) Eat
14. The Internet makes doing business ________ and ________. a) Slower, expensive b) Faster, cheaper c) Fun, boring d) Exciting, dangerous
15. We should use the Internet ________ and ________. a) Wisely, safely b) Quickly, slowly c) Loudly, quietly d) Carelessly, dangerously

Theory

1. What is the Internet?
2. Name two examples of web browsers.
3. What is the role of a search engine?
4. Define URL.
5. What does a link do on a webpage?
6. Can you name a website you have visited before?
7. How do you access the Internet on a computer?
8. What is the main purpose of using a search engine?
9. Explain the difference between a website and a search engine.
10. Describe one thing you can do on the Internet besides browsing websites.

Conclusion:

• The teacher goes around to assess students’ understanding and provides feedback. Reinforce the importance of responsible Internet usage and encourage students to explore more about the topic in their free time.