User:Aasha parajuli Real teaching lesson plan 18

Subject: Computer Science

Class: 6

Unit: 9

Topic: Computer Virus

Number of Student: 65

Name of School: Adarsha School

Time: 45 minutes

Objective:

Students will understand the concept of computer viruses, how they spread, and methods to prevent infection.

Materials Needed:

• Whiteboard and markers
• Projector (optional)
• Handouts with examples of computer viruses

Introduction (5 minutes):

1. Greet the students and introduce the topic: Computer Viruses.
2. Discuss briefly what students already know or have heard about computer viruses.

Activity 1: What is a Virus? (10 minutes):

1. Define computer virus: a type of malicious software that replicates itself and spreads to other computers or files, often causing damage or stealing data.
2. Discuss how viruses are similar to biological viruses in terms of spreading and causing harm.
3. Give examples of common computer viruses (e.g., Trojan horse, Worm, Ransomware) and their effects.

Activity 2: How Viruses Spread (10 minutes):

1. Explain different ways viruses can spread, such as:
   • Email attachments
   • Downloads from untrustworthy websites
   • Infected USB drives
   • Shared networks
2. Emphasize the importance of being cautious when opening email attachments or downloading files from the internet.

Activity 3: Preventing Virus Infections (15 minutes):

1. Discuss methods to prevent virus infections:
   • Use reputable antivirus software and keep it updated.
   • Download software and files only from trusted sources.
   • Regularly back up important files to prevent data loss in case of an infection.
2. Optionally, demonstrate how antivirus software works and how to perform a scan for viruses on a computer.

Conclusion (5 minutes):

1. Recap the key points discussed about computer viruses and how to prevent infections.
2. Emphasize the importance of being vigilant and responsible while using computers and the internet.

Assessment:

• Informal assessment through participation in class discussions and activities.
• Classwork or homework assignment where students write a short paragraph on one method to prevent virus infections and explain why it is important.

Extensions:

• Invite a guest speaker from the IT industry to talk about cybersecurity and virus prevention.
• Conduct a role-playing activity where students act out scenarios involving virus infections and how to respond to them.