Networks & The Internet
K-2 Standards
K-2.NI.4 Model and describe how people connect to other people, places, information and ideas through a network.
K-2.NI.5 Explain why people use passwords.
K-2.NI.6 Create patterns to communicate a message.
3-5 Standards
3-5.NI.4 Model how information is broken down into smaller pieces, transmitted as packets through multiple devices over networks and the Internet, and reassembled at the destination.
3-5.NI.5 Describe physical and digital security measures for protecting personal information.
3-5.NI.6 Create patterns to protect information from unauthorized access.
Networks Day
Monday, April 10
Internet Day
Tuesday, April 11
Cryptography Day
Wednesday, April 12
Cybersecurity Day
Thursday, April 13
Monday
- Check-in
Share a recent victory or something you're proud of.
2. Lesson Logs
K-2.NI.4 Model and describe how people connect to other people, places, information and ideas through a network.
NGSS 5-PS3-1 Use models to describe that energy in animals’ food (used for body repair, growth, motion, and to maintain body warmth) was once energy from the sun.
NGSS 5-LS2-1 Develop a model to describe the movement of matter among plants, animals, decomposers, and the environment.
4. Model with Networks
Model a food web with Scratch using TIPP & SEE
Title, Instructions, Purpose, Play --- Sprites, Events, Explore
5. Reflection
What have you learned today?
What can you take back with you?
Additional Resources
Tuesday
- Check-in
Who is your Willy Wonka?
2. Activate Prior Knowledge
How does information travel over long distances?
3-5.NI.4 Model how information is broken down into smaller pieces, transmitted as packets through multiple devices over networks and the Internet, and reassembled at the destination.
3. Network Packets
Lesson Plan: Data Packets and Networks
credit: Mark Loundy, Cupertino Union School District
4. HTML
You can view the source behind any webpage!
Why do some webpages look different on different browsers?
5. Reflection
What have you learned today?
What can you take back with you?
Additional Resources
The Internet: Wires, Cables & Wifi (code.org)
Routing and Deadlock (CS Unplugged)
What is HTML? (code.org)
Try HTML (W3Schools)
Wednesday
- Check-in
What's your favorite science standard or concept?
2. Activate Prior Knowledge
K-2.NI.6 Create patterns to communicate a message.
3-5.NI.6 Create patterns to protect information from unauthorized access.
5. Reflection
What have you learned today?
What can you take back with you?
Additional Resources
K-2.NI.5 Explain why people use passwords.
3-5.NI.5 Describe physical and digital security measures for protecting personal information.
3. Cyberskills Game
5. Reflection
What have you learned today?
What can you take back with you?