Technical Implementation (Networking and Connectivity)

Learning Resource Type

Classroom Resource

Subject Area

Digital Literacy and Computer Science

Grade(s)

3, 5, 6

Overview

Networks allow businesses, institutions, and individual users to instantly communicate and share information. They allow smaller organizations to work efficiently by sharing resources.

This webpage explores general network components, LAN and WAN networks, as well as wireless and wired networks. 

Digital Literacy and Computer Science (2018) Grade(s): 3

DLCS18.3.15

Describe local, networked, and online or cloud environments.

UP:DLCS18.3.15

Vocabulary

  • local environment
  • networked environment
  • online environment
  • cloud environment
  • network
  • fiber
  • access points
  • switches
  • saved
  • stored

Knowledge

Students know:
  • that the Internet is constructed of a network of connections.
  • information can be saved or stored on a local device or online in a cloud environment.

Skills

Students are able to:
  • describe local, networked, and online or cloud environments and how a user can utilize each environment to meet their need.

Understanding

Students understand that:
  • the Internet is constructed of a network of connections.
  • online or cloud environments are available 24/7 from any Internet
  • connected device and location.
Digital Literacy and Computer Science (2018) Grade(s): 5

DLCS18.5.23

Identify the key components of a network.

UP:DLCS18.5.23

Vocabulary

  • network
  • links
  • nodes
  • networking devices

Knowledge

Students know:
  • key components of a network.
  • how a basic network operates.

Skills

Students are able to:
  • identify key components of a network.

Understanding

Students understand that:
  • certain components are required for a network to function.
Digital Literacy and Computer Science (2018) Grade(s): 6

DLCS18.6.24

Compare and contrast types of networks.

UP:DLCS18.6.24

Knowledge

Students know:
  • networks are used to join computing devices for different needs.

Skills

Students are able to:
  • identify the needs satisfied by different networks.

Understanding

Students understand that:
  • networks are designed to meet specific needs.

CR Resource Type

Informational Material

Resource Provider

Other

License Type

CUSTOM

Resource Provider other

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