Internet: Meaning, Uses and Brief History of the Internet, Internet Terminologies Primary 5 (Basic 5) First Term Week 4 Information Technology – Computer Studies

INTERNET: MEANING, USES AND BRIEF HISTORY OF INTERNET, INTERNET TERMINOLOGIES

INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY (COMPUTER STUDIES)

PRIMARY 5 – FIRST TERM – WEEK 5

THEME – BASIC COMPUTER OPERATIONS 

PREVIOUS LESSON – Computer Keyboard: Meaning and Types of Keyboard Shortcuts Primary 5 (Basic 5) First Term Week 3 Information Technology – Computer Studies

TOPIC – INTERNET 

LEARNING AREA

1. Introduction

2. Meaning, Uses and Brief History of the Internet

3. Internet Terminologies

4. Practical Activities

5. Weekly Assessment: Test Questions and Answers/Assignment

6. Summary

LEARNING OBJECTIVES 

By the end of the lesson, pupils should be able to:

1. Explain the meaning of the Internet.

2. State the uses of the Internet.

3. Give a brief history of the Internet.

4. Explain common Internet terminologies.

5. Appreciate the importance of the Internet in everyday life.

ENTRY BEHAVIOUR

Pupils have previously learned how to use keyboard shortcuts to operate computers more efficiently. They also know how to open applications such as File Explorer.

This lesson builds on that knowledge by introducing the Internet, which allows computers to communicate and share information around the world. Pupils will learn the meaning of the Internet, its uses, a brief history, and common Internet terminologies used while browsing online.

INSTRUCTIONAL MATERIALS

The teacher will teach the lesson with the aid of:

1. Desktop or laptop computer

2. Internet connection (if available)

3. Projector (if available)

4. Charts showing Internet terms

5. Whiteboard and marker

6. Web browser

METHOD OF TEACHING

Choose a suitable and appropriate methods for the lessons.

Note – Irrespective of choosing methods of teaching, always introduce an activities that will arouse pupil’s interest or lead them to the lessons. 

REFERENCE MATERIALS

1. Scheme of Work

2. 9 – Years Basic Education Curriculum

3. Course Book

4. All Relevant Material

5. Online Information

CONTENT OF THE LESSON

INTRODUCTION

People all over the world use computers and mobile phones to communicate, learn, search for information, shop, and send messages. These activities are made possible through the Internet.

In this lesson, pupils will learn the meaning of the Internet, its uses, a brief history, and important Internet terminologies they will encounter while using the Internet.

LESSON 1 – MEANING OF THE INTERNET

The Internet is a worldwide network of computers that are connected to one another to share information and communicate.

It enables people to send messages, search for information, watch videos, learn online, and perform many other activities.

USES OF THE INTERNET

The Internet is used to:

1. Search for information.

2. Send and receive emails.

3. Communicate through social media and video calls.

4. Learn through online classes and educational websites.

5. Read news from around the world.

6. Watch videos and listen to music.

7. Buy and sell goods online.

8. Download and upload files.

9. Play online games.

10. Carry out banking and business transactions.

BRIEF HISTORY OF THE INTERNET

The Internet began as a communication network developed by researchers in the United States of America in the late 1960s.

It was first called ARPANET and was created to allow computers to communicate with one another.

Over the years, more computers and networks were connected, and the Internet became available to schools, businesses, governments, and homes around the world.

Today, the Internet is one of the most important tools for communication, education, business, and entertainment.

LESSON 2 – INTERNET TERMINOLOGIES

1. Website – A website is a collection of related web pages found on the Internet.

2. Web Page – A web page is a single page of information on a website.

3. Web Browser – A web browser is a software application used to access websites on the Internet.

Examples:

• Google Chrome

• Microsoft Edge

• Mozilla Firefox

• Safari

4. URL (Uniform Resource Locator) – A URL is the address of a website on the Internet.

Example: www.google.com⁠

5. Search Engine – A search engine is a website used to find information on the Internet.

Examples:

• Google

• Bing

• Yahoo

6. Home Page – A home page is the first page of a website.

7. Hyperlink (Link) – A hyperlink is a clickable text or picture that takes users to another web page or website.

8. Download – Download means receiving files or information from the Internet to your computer or device.

9. Upload – Upload means sending files or information from your computer or device to the Internet.

10. Email (Electronic Mail) – Email is a method of sending and receiving messages through the Internet.

IMPORTANCE OF THE INTERNET

The Internet helps people to:

1. Communicate with others.

2. Learn new things.

3. Access information quickly.

4. Conduct business online.

5. Share knowledge around the world.

6. Save time and improve productivity.

LESSON 3 – INTERNET: PRACTICAL ACTIVITIES

The teacher demonstrates the following practical activities using a computer connected to the Internet:

1. Turn on the computer and connect it to the Internet.

2. Open a web browser such as Google Chrome, Microsoft Edge, or Mozilla Firefox.

3. Identify the address bar and explain that it is where a website address (URL) is typed.

4. Type a website address (URL), for example www.google.com⁠�, and press Enter.

5. Identify the home page of the website.

6. Use the Google Search Engine to search for “Animals in Nigeria” or another simple topic.

7. Click a hyperlink (link) from the search results to open a web page.

8. Identify the website name, web page, and URL on the screen.

9. Demonstrate how to download a simple picture or document from a safe educational website.

10. Demonstrate how to upload a file to a safe online platform or show the upload button if Internet access is limited.

11. Open an email service (or demonstrate using screenshots) and explain how email is used to send and receive messages.

12. Close the browser properly after completing the activity.

PUPIL’S ACTIVITIES

1. Open a web browser.

2. Type a website address (URL).

3. Visit a website and identify its home page.

4. Use a search engine to search for information.

5. Click a hyperlink to open another web page.

6. Identify the website name, URL, and web page.

7. Practise downloading a simple file under the teacher’s supervision.

8. Observe or practise uploading a file where possible.

9. Identify common Internet terminologies during the demonstration.

WEEKLY ASSESSMENT: TEST QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS/ASSIGNMENT 

A. Multiple Choice Questions (5 Marks)

1. The Internet is a ______.

A. type of keyboard

B. computer monitor

C. printer

D. worldwide network of computers

2. Which of the following is a web browser?

A. Google Chrome

B. Microsoft Word

C. Paint

D. Calculator

3. Which of the following is a search engine?

A. Google

B. Excel

C. Scratch

D. PowerPoint

4. A URL is the ______ of a website.

A. colour

B. address

C. picture

D. owner

5. Which Internet term means sending a file from your computer to the Internet?

A. Download

B. Search

C. Browse

D. Upload

B. Fill in the Blanks (5 Marks)

6. The ______ connects computers around the world.

7. A ______ is a collection of web pages.

8. ______ means receiving files from the Internet.

9. The first page of a website is called the ______.

10. A clickable text or picture on a web page is called a ______.

C. True or False (5 Marks)

11. The Internet can be used to search for information. ______

12. ARPANET was the early name of the Internet. ______

13. Email Word is a web browser. ______

14. Microsoft is used to send and receive messages through the Internet. ______

15. A search engine helps users find information on the Internet. ______

D. Match Column A with Column B (5 Marks)

Column A – Column B

16. Website – A. Address of a website

17. URL – B. Collection of web pages

18. Upload – C. Search engine

19. Download – D. Receives files from the Internet

20. Google – E. Sends files to the Internet

ANSWER KEYS

1. D – Worldwide network of computers

2. A – Google Chrome

3. A – Google

4. B – Address

5. C – Upload

6. Internet

7. website

8. Download

9. home page

10. hyperlink (link)

11. True

12. True

13. False

14. False

15. True

16. B – Collection of web pages

17. A – Address of a website

18. E – Sends files to the Internet

19. D – Receives files from the Internet

20. C – Search engine

SUMMARY

In this lesson, pupils learned that the Internet is a worldwide network of computers connected to share information and communicate with one another.

They learned the uses of the Internet, including searching for information, sending and receiving emails, communicating with others, learning online, reading news, watching videos, downloading and uploading files, shopping online, and carrying out banking and business transactions.

Pupils also learned a brief history of the Internet. They discovered that the Internet started in the late 1960s as ARPANET and later developed into the global network used today.

Finally, pupils learned common Internet terminologies, including website, web page, web browser, URL, search engine, home page, hyperlink, download, upload, and email.They understood that these terms are important for using the Internet safely and effectively.

PRESENTATION

To deliver the lesson, the teacher adopts the following steps:

Step 1: Introduction – The teacher asks pupils how they search for information online or watch educational videos. The teacher explains that these activities are made possible through the Internet.

Pupils’ Activities: Pupils mention activities they have seen or carried out on the Internet.

Step 2: Meaning of the Internet – The teacher explains that the Internet is a worldwide network of computers connected together to share information and communicate.

Pupils’ Activities: Pupils explain the meaning of the Internet in their own words.

Step 3: Uses of the Internet – The teacher discusses the common uses of the Internet, including:

• Searching for information.

• Sending emails.

• Online learning.

• Communication.

• Watching videos.

• Reading news.

• Online shopping.

• Downloading and uploading files.

Pupils’ Activities: Pupils mention additional uses of the Internet in everyday life.

Step 4: Brief History of the Internet – The teacher explains that the Internet began as ARPANET in the late 1960s in the United States and later expanded into the worldwide network used today.

Pupils’ Activities: Pupils listen and identify the early name of the Internet.

Step 5: Internet Terminologies – The teacher explains the following Internet terms using practical examples:

• Website

• Web Page

• Web Browser

• URL

• Search Engine

• Home Page

• Hyperlink

• Download

• Upload

• Email

The teacher demonstrates each term on a computer connected to the Internet.

Pupils’ Activities: Pupils identify the Internet terms on the computer screen and explain their meanings.

Step 6: Group Activity – The teacher divides the class into four groups and assigns the following activities:

• Group 1: Explain the meaning of the Internet and list five uses.

• Group 2: Explain the brief history of the Internet.

• Group 3: Identify and explain five Internet terminologies.

• Group 4: Demonstrate how to open a web browser, type a URL, use a search engine, and identify a website and a web page.

Each group presents its work before the class.

Pupils’ Activities: Pupils discuss, complete the assigned activities, and present their findings.

Step 7: Lesson Summary – The teacher reviews the meaning, uses, brief history of the Internet, and the common Internet terminologies.

Pupils’ Activities: Pupils answer oral questions and summarise the lesson.

Step 8: Evaluation – The teacher asks oral and written questions to assess pupils’ understanding of the Internet, its uses, history, and Internet terminologies.

Pupils’ Activities: Pupils answer the evaluation questions and participate actively in the lesson.

CONCLUSION

To conclude the lesson for the week, the teacher revises the entire lesson and links it to the following week’s lesson.

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LESSON EVALUATION 

Teacher asks pupils,

1. What is the Internet?

2. Mention eight uses of the Internet.

3. State the early name of the Internet.

4. Give a brief history of the Internet.

5. Define the following Internet terminologies:

(a) Website

(b) Web Page

(c) URL

(d) Search Engine

(e) Web Browser

7. Mention four examples of web browsers.

8. Mention three examples of search engines.

Differentiate between:

(a) Download and Upload.

(b) Website and Web Page.

9. Why is the Internet important in education, communication, and business?

10. Demonstrate your understanding by opening a web browser, typing a website address (URL), using a search engine to search for information, and identifying the website, web page, URL, and hyperlink on the screen.