📚 Topic Summary
Imagine a cold spreading through your class. That's kind of like how a computer virus spreads! A computer virus is a type of program that can copy itself and infect a computer without your permission. It can cause problems, like deleting files or slowing down your computer. In this unplugged activity, we'll learn about viruses by acting out how they spread. Think of it like a game of tag, but with information!
🦠 Part A: Vocabulary
Match the term with its definition. Draw a line connecting the correct pairs!
| Term |
Definition |
| Virus |
A computer program that copies itself and causes harm. |
| Infect |
To transmit a virus to a computer or file. |
| Program |
A set of instructions that a computer follows. |
| Data |
Information stored on a computer, like documents or photos. |
| Network |
A group of computers that are connected to each other. |
📝 Part B: Fill in the Blanks
Complete the sentences using the words from the word bank.
Word Bank: copy, network, program, virus, data
- A ______ is a type of malicious software.
- A virus can ______ itself and spread to other computers.
- A ______ is a set of instructions for a computer.
- Viruses can spread through a ______ of connected computers.
- A virus can damage or steal your important ______.
Answer Key:
- virus
- copy
- program
- network
- data
🤔 Part C: Critical Thinking
Imagine you are a computer expert. What are some simple rules you would tell your family to follow to help protect their computers from viruses?