This is a comprehensive Computer Networks unit that gives an overview of many areas of this huge topic. It’s a 4—6 week unit depending on student skill level and is designed for middle level students. It is split into 3 sections – there are slideshows to inform and promote discussion, digital activities, solutions, a puzzle and a quiz to consolidate the students’ computer network skills. The unit is designed to be paperless and requires no prep from the teacher. It’s suitable for distance or self-paced learning. It’s also suitable for Chromebook users.

Prerequisites: Students need good reading skills, interest in computer technology, proficiency with changing computer screens, access to the digital files in PowerPoint or Google Slides and access to the internet for research, watching videos, completing online activities and playing games.

PART 1: COMPUTER NETWORKS (PDF)

• What are networks?
• Computer networks, importance, classification, advantages, disadvantages
• History of computer networks
• Types of computer networks – LAN, MAN etc
• Network Topology – RING, STAR etc – advantages, disadvantages, who uses them
• Network architecture – P2P etc

PART 1: COMPUTER NETWORKS STUDENT ACTIVITIES with SOLUTION (PowerPoint or Google Slides)

• Overview of computer networks, types, topology, architecture, etc – answer questions, create networks with drag n drop pieces, identify networks, label diagrams.
• Watch videos
• Computer networking games and simulations

PART 2: COMPUTER NETWORKS SLIDESHOW (PDF)

• Network connections – wireless, Bluetooth, Ethernet etc
• Network devices – switch, router, access point etc
• Computer ports
• NIC and MAC address
• Network performance & security

PART 2: COMPUTER NETWORKS STUDENT ACTIVITIES with SOLUTION (PowerPoint or Google Slides)

• Overview of network connections questions
• Complete network timeline using drag n drop
• Complete tables with network information
• Create networks with devices using drag n drop
• Watch videos
• Network puzzles

PART 3: COMPUTER NETWORKS SLIDESHOW (PDF)

• Network protocols
• IP addresses – public., private, dedicated, dynamic, IPv4, proxy server etc
• OSI model – uses, layers, how data travels, packets,
• TCP/IP model – uses, layers
• Protocol ports

PART 3: COMPUTER NETWORKS STUDENT ACTIVITIES with SOLUTION (PowerPoint or Google Slides)

• Questions re protocols, IP addresses, OSI & TCP/IP models
• Drag n drop to complete tables with protocols, OSI, TCP/IP models
• Find public and private IP addresses on multiple devices
• Use DNS lookup
• Review
• Network puzzles

COMPUTER NETWORK PUZZLE with SOLUTION (PowerPoint or Google Slides)

• Puzzle to increase student skills about computer network knowledge.

COMPUTER NETWORKS GOOGLE DRIVE QUIZ to check understanding of Computer Networks. (Self-correcting & editable)

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