5th Grade Q4

Theme:  Computer Networks

Vocabulary Word

Computer Network- a group of connected devices, such as computers, printers, smartphones, routers and hard drives. They link together to ‘communicate’ with each other and share information.



Lesson Opener

Questions

What did you notice about how the fruit moved around the circle?

Unplugged Activity

Lesson Plan from CS Unplugged Classic Site

Plugged Activity

Teachers can have students explore this choice board if time permits.

As a formative assessment, teachers could give students sticky notes and have students record facts while working on the choice board.  The facts could be collected and displayed on a white board or large display paper.

Closing

How does information travel on a computer network?