This PDF information sheet covers the 5 types of basic computer networks with review questions.Strand: Networking and the InterentSOL(s): 5.17 The student will compare and contrast the difference between a local network and a worldwide network.
This is a slide show is intended to introduce students to networks, LAN, WAN, and WWW.
This video explores how GigaBeam Networks is expanding and improving the quality of internet access in rural Virginia by providing fiber optic internet connectivity to its customers as well as highlighting some of the jobs available in this industry.
This resource contains a link to Baamboozle.com where a student can either play a game, watch a slideshow, or study with a set of flashcards from the vocabulary from the Computer Science standards 7.14 and 7.15.
This is a fifteen question assessment from the Computer Science standard, 8.13: The student will identify existing cybersecurity concerns associated with Internet use and Internet-based systems and potential options to address these issues. An answer key is also attached.
These Pocket Guides are a quick summary of each of the 6 computer science strands for grades K-8. The pocket guides explain what the strand is about and how it increases in complexity from Kindergarten to 8th grade.
The Card Flip Magic trick helps to demonstrate how computers detect errors in the binary data they send and receive using parity checks. Inspired by Parity magic from CS Unplugged
view the presentation and answer the questions that follow.
The student or class will read about book ciphers and how they work. Students will then be able to use a cipher provided to crack a secret message. Teachers can edit the message to fit their needs and make adjustments as desired. This is one mini lesson out of a series of five, this is lesson four and it can be completed alone, or with any of the other lessons.
The student or class will watch a video clip about ciphers, specifically Caesar Ciphers. Next students will learn more about encryption and decryption through the use of "keys". Lastly, students will be introduced to the career path choices as a Cyber-security analyst. This is one lesson out of a series of five, and can be used alone, or with the some or all of the other four lessons.
This is a simple word search puzzle using 25 common computer networking terms.The puzzle is attached to this resource with the answer key included.
Infographic on the methods of communication that can be utilized through computing systems and networks.
Observe how computer networks function and make connections to the different ways we communicate (both in written form and modern forms). The students will discuss, in a whole class setting, how information can be communicated electronically and transmitted using computing devices via a network (e.g., email, social media, video conferencing, blogging).
This set of slides can be used to lead early elementary students in a conversation about how we communicate with others.
A Quizlet study set of 15 Computer Network terms and definitions. This is a study set with terms and definitions done on quizlet. It covers basic terms, as well as topogolies, and Ethernet cable types.This set can be used as reinforcement of these topics or as a short quiz to test understanding.
A Quizlet study set of 15 Computer Network terms and definitions. This is a study set with terms and definitions done on quizlet. It covers web services and protocol terms.This set can be used as reinforcement of these topics or as a short quiz to test understanding.
A Quizlet study set of 15 Computer Network terms and definitions. This is a study set with terms and definitions done on quizlet. It covers wireless, remote and VPN.This set can be used as reinforcement of these topics or as a short quiz to test understanding.
This resources is for students to take notes about LAN and WAN computer networks so they can compare and contrast the two.
This Quizlet Study Set contains Elementary (K-5) vocabulary from the "Networking and the Internet" strand of the Virginia Standards of Learning for Computer Science. Students can study the flashcards and play games to test themselves on the terms.
The following resources is a link that will allow the user to play a matching game from Flippity.net using the vocabulary words from the Comptuer Science SOL 4.18-The student will identify and explain different ways information can be transmitted using computing devices via a network (e.g., email, images, and videos).