JSS 1 First Term

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.