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In this unit you will explore:
What computer networks are
Different types of networks and how they fit together
How information from all over the world gets to your computer or digital device
Play the video on the lesson page and follow the notes.
Discuss what the video said about networks and take through the vocabulary.
Tell the children about the fact that the school has its own Local Area Network linking all devices (or clients) to a Server. Mostly they are linked via a switch using ethernet cables, but dotted around the school are wireless routers which connect by radio signal to devices and then have a cable to the switch linked to the server.
Play the Networks Game
Play the Networks Game
Download the Networks Game (credit to Computing at School)
Make sure you know how to play it and have the resources ready before the lesson.
Explain and play the game with the class.
Discuss what we have all learnt.
network game cards.pdfClick to download and print.
network game rules.pdfClick to download and print.
Networks gameboard.pdfClick to download and print.
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