User:Abir Real Teaching Lesson Plan 30

Title: Introduction to Email and Internet

Subject: Computer science

Topic: Introduction to Email and Internet

Time: 45 minutes

Number of student: 20

Class: 6

Period: 4th

School: Shree Kirtipur Secondary School

Objective:

Students will understand the basics of email communication and internet usage, including sending and receiving emails, internet safety, and effective internet browsing techniques.

Materials Needed:

- Computers with internet access

- Projector or whiteboard

1. Introduction (5 minutes)

  - Greet the students and explain the objectives of the lesson.
  - Discuss the importance of email and internet in modern communication and research.

2. What is Email? (10 minutes)

  - Define email: electronic mail sent over the internet.
  - Explain the components of an email: sender, recipient, subject, body, attachments.
  - Demonstrate how to access email accounts (if possible, demonstrate on a projector).

3. Sending and Receiving Emails (10 minutes)

  - Walk through the process of composing and sending an email.
  - Discuss the importance of clear and concise communication in emails.
  - Show how to check for new emails and open received emails.
  - Emphasize the importance of checking spam folders and recognizing phishing attempts.

4. Internet Basics (10 minutes)

  - Define the internet: a global network connecting millions of computers.
  - Explain web browsers and demonstrate how to open a browser.
  - Discuss search engines and demonstrate how to perform a basic web search.
  - Emphasize the importance of evaluating website credibility and avoiding unreliable sources.

5. Internet Safety (5 minutes)

  - Discuss common internet safety practices, such as:
    - Creating strong passwords
    - Avoiding sharing personal information online
    - Being cautious of unknown links and attachments
    - Reporting suspicious activity
  - Emphasize the importance of privacy settings on social media and other online platforms.

6. Conclusion and Recap (5 minutes)

  - Review key points covered in the lesson.
  - Answer any questions from students.
  - Assign a simple homework task, such as composing an email to a classmate or conducting a safe web search on a given topic.

Extension Activities:

- Role-playing exercises where students practice composing and sending emails in various scenarios.

- Internet scavenger hunt where students search for specific information online while practicing safe browsing techniques.

- Group discussion on the ethical implications of internet use, including plagiarism and copyright infringement.

Assessment:

- Informal assessment through observation of student participation and understanding during class activities and discussions.

- Formal assessment through a follow-up quiz or homework assignment assessing students' understanding of email and internet basics.