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Networks

This series of five one-hour lessons covers computer networks at secondary-school level. The objectives of the lessons are:

  • Describe what a network is, the difference between a LAN and a WAN and identify three network topologies.
  • Describe pieces of hardware that are needed in a network.
  • Explain what an IP address is used for.
  • Explain what HTML, PDF files and GIF files are used for.
  • Student then research and present on the topic.

The resource includes teacher presentation files, student activity sheets and homework tasks. An end-of-unit assessment is provided also.

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Subject(s)Computing
Age11-14, 14-16, 16-19
Published2010 to 2019
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Direct URLhttps://www.stem.org.uk/rx34zx

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