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Exploring the Internet (aimed at Key Stages 3 and 4)

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Resource Type Worksheets and Activities, Lessons
Curriculum Topic Computer Networks, Data & Information, Impact of technology, Safety & Security
English Key Stage 11-14 year (KS3), 14-16 years (KS4)

This ready-to-use lesson has four sections:

  • Internet infrastructure - Distributed networks, Internet backbone and exchange points, cable connections, ISPs, routers, Wi-Fi, mobile network and satellite Internet connections.
  • Internet protocols - ARPANET, packet switching, TCP/IP and domain names.
  • Who's in charge of the Internet? - ICANN, IETF, censorship and fake news.
  • Internet security - Malware (viruses, spam, ransomware and spyware), denial-of-service attacks and botnets, hacking and phishing.

Topics covered in the activities include undersea Internet cables, junk emails, satellite Internet developments (Starlink and OneWeb) and the interplanetary Internet.

The lesson package includes an informative PowerPoint consisting of over 40 slides. It starts with differentiated objectives, has a worksheet to complete as the lesson progresses and includes five activities which can be completed in class or given as homework. Notes and answers to the worksheet and activities are included.

For other resources in the series please see Sparrow Lessons on TES