Chapter 6 – Computer Viruses/Hacking and Prevention

Starter Task – How can a virus effect your computer?

Last Lesson: - Software Copyright & illegal Downloads

Learning Objectives• To understand the threat of viruses and hacking to a computer system.

• To understand how viruses can infect computers.

• To understand what could be done to prevent the threat of viruses and hacking.

Outcomes

Task 1 In pairs pupils will look at the articles and discuss the threats posed by viruses and hacking.

Task 2 Pupils will complete a set of questions based on the articles.

Task 3 Pupils will explain the measures that could be taken in order to protect against hacking and viruses.

Extension – Research into news articles related to viruses and hacking.

Chapter 6 - Lesson 6 Computer Viruses and Hacking

Main Activities

Task 1 – Discussion

In pairs pupils will look at the articles and discuss the threats posed by viruses and hacking. Pupils will also write definitions for viruses and hacking.

10 Minutes

15 Minutes

Student Progression All Pupils Most Pupils Some Pupils

• Will be able to understand the threats posed by viruses and hacking.

• Will understand how viruses can infect and cause harm to computers.

• Will be able suggest measures that could be taken to prevent the threat of viruses and hacking.

Task 2 – WorksheetPupils will complete a set of questions based on the articles. For each articles pupils will identify the threat.

Task 3 Pupils will explain the measures that could be taken in order to protect against hacking and viruses.

5 Minutes

Plenary Refer back to lesson objectives

Plenary Tasks How would you protect your computer against the threat of a computer virus?

Learning Objectives• To understand what a computer virus is and how it effects a computer system.

• To understand how viruses can infect computers.

• To understand what could be done to prevent the threat of viruses.