๐ What is the Internet?
Imagine a giant network of roads connecting every house and building in the world. The internet is like that, but instead of roads and buildings, it connects computers and devices!
๐ฏ Learning Objectives
- ๐ Define the internet in simple terms.
- ๐ป Identify devices that connect to the internet.
- ๐ง Understand basic internet uses (e.g., email, websites).
๐ Materials
- ๐ผ๏ธ Computer or tablet with internet access
- ๐ Whiteboard or projector
- ๐๏ธ Markers or pens
- ๐บ๏ธ A world map (optional)
โ๏ธ Warm-up (5 mins)
Ask students: "What's your favorite thing to do online?" Write their answers on the board. This helps gauge their existing knowledge.
๐ป Main Instruction
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๐ The Internet as a Global Network
Explain that the internet connects computers all over the world. Use the analogy of roads connecting houses.
- ๐๏ธ Each computer has a unique address (like a house number) called an IP address.
- ๐ฆ When you send information, it travels along these "roads" to reach its destination.
- ๐บ๏ธ Use a world map to show how far information can travel instantly.
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๐ฑ Devices That Use the Internet
Discuss different devices that connect to the internet.
- ๐ป Computers (desktops and laptops)
- ๐ฑ Smartphones
- ๐บ Smart TVs
- ๐ฎ Gaming consoles
- โ Smartwatches
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๐ง What Can You Do on the Internet?
Explain the basic uses of the internet.
- ๐ง Sending and receiving emails.
- ๐ Visiting websites to find information.
- ๐น Watching videos and movies.
- ๐ฎ Playing online games.
- ๐ฌ Chatting with friends and family.
๐ Assessment
Ask the following questions to check understanding:
- โ What is the internet?
- ๐ฑ Name three devices that connect to the internet.
- ๐ง Give two examples of what you can do on the internet.