Robert Kahn:The Genius Behind the Internet Protocols- Reading Comprehension

The Genius Behind the Internet Protocols
About:
Robert Kahn is an American computer scientist and electrical engineer best known for co-designing TCP/IP, the
set of rules that lets computers around the world communicate with each other. His work at DARPA and later at
the Corporation for National Research Initiatives helped shape the internet as we know it today. This worksheet
explores his life, discoveries, and lasting impact on modern technology. Students will read an article, then test
their knowledge through several fun and challenging activities.
What’s Included:
This worksheet features Article (5 paragraphs), True/False (16 statements), Comprehension Questions (6),
Multiple Choice (15), Word Search (15 words), Crossword (10 clues), and Odd One Out (30 words).
Target Grades:
Grades 5-8
Teacher Note:
This worksheet introduces students to the history of the internet through the story of Robert Kahn. It works well
alongside lessons on computer science, communication technology, or important inventors. Encourage students
to discuss how the internet has changed daily life.