Sparklabs Learning / Digital Technology
JSS 1 First Term
Week 8: Simple Uses of the Internet
- School
- Creative Brains Academy
- Subject
- Digital Technology
- Pack
- Full pack
- Prepared
- 7 November 2026
Week index
- 01Introduction to ICT and Information Ages
- 02History, Evolution and Generations of Computers
- 03What Is a Computer and Its Parts
- 04Functions of Parts, Hardware and Software
- 05Input and Output Devices
- 06Basic Typing Skills
- 07Storage Devices
- 08Simple Uses of the Internet
- 09Introduction to MS Word
- 10Creating and Saving Documents
- 11Revision and Examination Preparation
- 12Examination
Week 8 / First Term
Simple Uses of the Internet
Monday 26 October 2026 to Friday 30 October 2026
Lesson notes
Learning Objectives
- Define the internet and state how it is different from the web.
- List the services available on the internet.
- Open a browser and find information on a given topic.
- State basic rules for safe and correct use of the internet.
What the Internet Is
The internet is a global network of computers joined together. When many computers are connected so that they can share information, they form a network. When networks all over the world are joined, the result is the internet.
The internet is not the same as the World Wide Web. The internet is the network itself, carrying information from one computer to another. The World Wide Web is one service that runs on the internet, providing pages that are viewed in a browser. Email, file transfer and instant messaging are other services.
Website means a set of related pages on the internet.
Uses of the Internet
The internet is used for communication through email, chat and video calls. It is used for research and education through online libraries, encyclopaedias and learning platforms. It is used for business through online shops, banking and advertising.
It is used for entertainment through music, films and games. It is used for news and current affairs, for government services such as JAMB and NECO, and for health information. It also supports remote work, where an employee uses a computer at home to serve an employer.
Getting on the Internet
To use the internet a device must be connected. At home this is usually through a router supplied by an internet service provider. In school a wired network connects many computers. A phone connects wirelessly. The connection may be called Wi-Fi, broadband or mobile data.
A browser is the program used to view web pages. Common browsers include Google Chrome, Mozilla Firefox and Microsoft Edge. To find information, a learner types key words into a search engine such as Google or Bing.
Safe and Responsible Use
The internet is useful but it must be used correctly. Do not share your full name, address, school name or phone number with strangers. Do not accept friend requests from people you have not met. Tell a parent or teacher if anything online makes you uncomfortable.
Information found online is not always true. Check who wrote it, when it was written and whether other sources agree before using it in an assignment. Spend reasonable time online and keep a balance with study, rest and exercise.
| Internet service | Use |
|---|---|
| World Wide Web | Viewing and linking web pages |
| Sending written messages and files | |
| Instant messaging and chat | Talking live in short messages |
| Video calling | Talking face to face over the internet |
| Search engines | Finding information using key words |
| Online shopping | Buying and paying for goods |
| Streaming | Watching films and listening to music |
| File transfer | Sending and receiving documents |
| Online banking | Banking and payment services |
Practical Work
- Open a browser and load the front page of a search engine.
- Search for information on any topic of your choice and open three different results.
- Open five different websites and record what each one is used for.
- Bookmark one website and show how to open it again from the bookmarks list.
- Name two things you must not share online and explain why.
Scenario-Based Questions
- Explain the difference between the internet and the World Wide Web, using a simple example from daily life.
- A stranger in an online chat asks for your home address and your mother's phone number. Explain what you should do and why.
- A pupil finds an answer on a website but no other source agrees with it. Explain what the pupil should do before using it.
- Name four uses of the internet in education and four uses in business.
- Explain what a browser does and give two examples of browsers.
- A home has a laptop but no internet connection. Name two ways the laptop can still be useful.
- Why is it dangerous to use the same password for many websites?
Teacher plan
LEARNING OBJECTIVES: BY THE END OF THE LESSON PUPILS SHOULD BE ABLE TO:
| Cognitive | i. Define the internet and state how it is different from the web. ii. List the services available on the internet. iii. Open a browser and find information on a given topic. iv. State basic rules for safe and correct use of the internet. |
| Affective | i. Appreciate the value of Simple Uses of the Internet in school, at home and in the community. ii. Show willingness to use digital tools carefully, safely and responsibly. |
| Psychomotor | i. Open a browser and load the front page of a search engine. ii. Search for information on any topic of your choice and open three different results. iii. Open five different websites and record what each one is used for. iv. Bookmark one website and show how to open it again from the bookmarks list. |
Rationale: The internet is a global network of computers joined together. Understanding what the Internet Is, uses of the Internet, getting on the Internet, safe and Responsible Use helps learners use digital technology confidently, safely and responsibly.
Pre-requisite Knowledge: In Week 7, learners studied Storage Devices, including what Storage Does, primary Storage, secondary Storage. The knowledge from that week is used again in this lesson.
Learning Material/Teaching Aid: Whiteboard, markers, computer or laptop where available, printed notes and charts on Simple Uses of the Internet, practical task sheets, learners' notebooks and pens.
Reference Materials: Digital Technology for Junior Secondary Schools (JSS 1); NERDC Digital Technology Curriculum; Digital Technology JSS 1 First Term Notes (Week 8); First Term examination and Continuous Assessment question papers.
LESSON DEVELOPMENT
| Stage/Step (Time) | Teacher's Activities | Student's Activities | Learning Points |
|---|---|---|---|
| Introduction 5 MINUTES | Welcomes learners, revises Week 7 (Storage Devices) with two quick oral questions, and asks what they already know about Simple Uses of the Internet. Elicits responses and writes the topic on the board. | Recall the previous lesson and share what they already know about Simple Uses of the Internet. | Connecting prior knowledge to Simple Uses of the Internet. |
| Step 1 6 MINUTES | Covers What the Internet Is: The internet is a global network of computers joined together. When many computers are connected so that they can share information, they form a network. When networks all over the world are joined, the result is the internet. | Listen, take notes and answer oral questions on "What the Internet Is". | Understanding: What the Internet Is. |
| Step 2 6 MINUTES | Covers Uses of the Internet: The internet is used for communication through email, chat and video calls. It is used for research and education through online libraries, encyclopaedias and learning platforms. It is used for business through online shops, banking and advertising. | Copy the key points, give examples from school and everyday life, and ask questions on "Uses of the Internet". | Understanding: Uses of the Internet. |
| Step 3 6 MINUTES | Covers Getting on the Internet: To use the internet a device must be connected. At home this is usually through a router supplied by an internet service provider. In school a wired network connects many computers. | Discuss in pairs, then report one point on "Getting on the Internet" to the class. | Understanding: Getting on the Internet. |
| Step 4 6 MINUTES | Covers Safe and Responsible Use: The internet is useful but it must be used correctly. Do not share your full name, address, school name or phone number with strangers. Do not accept friend requests from people you have not met. | Respond to questions, complete the examples on the board and note down "Safe and Responsible Use". | Understanding: Safe and Responsible Use. |
| Practical Work 6 MINUTES | Guides learners through the practical work: (i) Open a browser and load the front page of a search engine. (ii) Search for information on any topic of your choice and open three different results. (iii) Open five different websites and record what each one is used for. Moves round the class to check progress and correct unsafe or careless use. | Carry out the practical tasks individually or in pairs and record what they did in their notebooks. | Applying the lesson through hands-on practice. |
| Evaluation 3 MINUTES | Asks learners to: i. Define the internet and state how it is different from the web. ii. List the services available on the internet. iii. Open a browser and find information on a given topic. iv. State basic rules for safe and correct use of the internet. | Respond verbally and in writing to the evaluation questions. | Assessment and consolidation of the lesson content. |
| Conclusion 2 MINUTES | Recaps the main points: what the Internet Is, uses of the Internet, getting on the Internet, safe and Responsible Use. Links them to the assignment and previews Week 9: Introduction to MS Word. | Listen, ask questions and copy the assignment. | Reinforcement of key concepts and a preview of the next lesson. |
Assignment: i. Explain the difference between the internet and the World Wide Web, using a simple example from daily life. ii. A stranger in an online chat asks for your home address and your mother's phone number. Explain what you should do and why.