7. First Virus

Essential Question: How was the first virus created?

Mastery Objectives:

• SWBAT react to the history of the first virus.

• SWBAT understand the basic terminology of viruses.

Directions: Read the following article:

• https://www.trtworld.com/magazine/the-making-of-the-first-computer-virus-the-pakistani-brain-32296

In google docs, write a 3 paragraph (5 sentences each) reaction paper about the article. Your reaction paper should include:

• Obstacles that the creator had to overcome

• Description of how the virus was created

• Reaction to the aftermath of the virus

At the bottom of your reaction paper, provide a citation using MLA format. List 5 vocabulary words you read in the article. Define those words using definitions you found on the Internet.