Class: Primary 5
Term: 3rd Term
Subject: Basic science And Technology
Curriculum Theme: Computer Studies
Previous Lesson: Meaning And Parts Of Internet
Topic: Meaning Of WWW And E-mail
Content/Learning Area: Meaning of world wide web (www), Meaning of e-mail /web site, Advantages of e-mails
Time Allocation: 40 minutes
Performance Objectives
By the end of the lesson, pupils should be able to:
- cognitive Domain: Define the World wide Web and E-mail
- Affective domain: Express interest in using the internet for interaction
- Psychomotor Domain: Demonstrate how to access a website and open an e-mail account
- Social Domain: Cooperate with peers during group discussions on internet use
Reference Materials
The following resources were used in planning this lesson:
- 9 Years Basic Education curriculum
- Abuja Educational Resource Center Scheme of Work
- NAPPS National Unified Scheme of Work
- Online Facts from: Wikipedia – Email
- Relevant Textbooks
Instructional Materials
To deliver this lesson, the teacher will employ the help of the following materials:
- Flashcards with web and email icons
- Labeled charts of a web browser interface
- Laptop with internet access
- Projector or television screen
- Whiteboard and markers
Rationale for the Lesson
Understanding WWW and email helps pupils communicate digitally and explore educational websites.
Prerequisite/Previous Knowledge
Pupils have been previously introduced to basic parts and uses of a computer and can identify an internet icon.
Lesson Content
Meaning Of WWW And E-mail
(WWW) means World Wide Web: The World Wide Web is a system of connected documents and pages found on the internet. It allows people to visit websites using browsers.E-mail: Email means electronic mail. It is a way of sending messages through the internet.
Advantages of E-mail
E-mail makes communication easier and faster for everyone.
They are:
- It is speedy and easy to use
- It can reach many people at once
- It allows sending of text,pictures,and files
- It stores messages for future use
- it is used for both school and office work
- It is environmentally friendly,reducing paper use
- It provides a written record of communication
- It facilitates global communication,connecting people worldwide
WWW and Email Are Different Internet Services
The World Wide Web is a collection of interlinked pages and resources accessed with a browser. Email is a service for sending messages and files between addresses. Both use the internet, but the web is not the whole internet and an email address is not a website address.
Teaching Methods
To deliver this lesson, the teacher will adopt the following methods: Discussion,Explanation,Visual Aids,Storytelling,Demonstration,Group Work
Instructional Procedures
To deliver this lesson,the teacher will adopt the following steps:
Step 1: introduction
Time: 5 min
Teaching Skill: Set Induction
teacher’s Activity: Tells a short story about a boy who sends a letter and another who uses e-mail
Pupils’ Activity: Listen and respond to questions about communication
Step 2: Meaning of WWW
Time: 7 min
Teaching Skill: Explanation
Teacher’s Activity: Explains WWW using chart and shows how to open a browser and type a web address
pupils’ Activity: Observe and respond,identify the browser interface
Step 3: Meaning of E-mail
Time: 7 min
Teaching Skill: Explanation
Teacher’s Activity: Defines email and explains how messages are sent,using email interface examples
Pupils’ Activity: Watch and explain how e-mail works
Step 4: Advantages of E-mail
Time: 5 min
teaching Skill: Demonstration
Teacher’s Activity: Shows examples of how fast and easy it is to send messages through e-mail
Pupils’ Activity: Discuss and give more examples
Step 5: Note-Taking
Time: 3 min
Teaching Skill: Writing
teacher’s Activity: Dictates or displays notes on board
Pupils’ Activity: Write notes in their notebooks
Step 6: Evaluation/Review
Time: 5 min
Teaching Skill: questioning
Teacher’s activity: Asks questions based on the lesson content
Pupils’ Activity: Answer questions individually and in groups
Objective-aligned checks:
- Define the World wide Web and E-mail.
- Demonstrate how to access a website and open an e-mail account.
- Cooperate with peers during group discussions on internet use.
Step 7: Conclusion
Time: 3 min
Teaching Skill: instructional Closure
Teacher’s Activity: Summarizes key points and encourages pupils to explore educational websites
Pupils’ Activity: Ask questions and share what they’ve learned
lesson Keywords
- WWW – World Wide Web,a system of websites
- Internet – A network that connects computers
- E-mail – Electronic mail sent through the internet
- Website – A place on the internet with pages of information
- Browser – A program used to visit websites
- Hyperlink – A link that takes you to another webpage
- Digital Communication – Communicating using electronic devices
Lesson Evaluation
To evaluate the learning,the teacher asks pupils to:
- What is the full meaning of WWW?
- Explain the meaning of e-mail
- Mention three advantages of using e-mail
- Give examples of browsers used to visit websites
- Describe one way e-mail helps us in school
Assignment/Homework
- List five websites you can use for learning.
- Write an email to a friend inviting them to your birthday party.
- Explain the difference between the internet and the World Wide Web.
Differentiation
- For slower learners: Provide simplified definitions and visual aids, and pair them with stronger students for peer support.
- For advanced learners: Challenge them to research the history of the internet and email, and present their findings to the class.
- For visual/auditory/kinesthetic learners: Use videos and interactive simulations to demonstrate how the internet and email work, and allow kinesthetic learners to physically navigate a website on a computer.
Note for Teachers
Use real examples of websites and email addresses during the lesson to make the topic practical and relatable to pupils.

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