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Art and design Computing Design and technology French Geography History Music Physical education Spanish Religion and worldviews RSE & PSHE Science Wellbeing

Lesson 1: What is a network?

Children learn what is meant by the terms 'network', 'device' and 'wireless', which are essential to their understanding of what a network is and its purpose

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Learning objective

To recognise what a network is.

Success criteria

I can explain the purpose of a network.
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National curriculum

Computing

Pupils should be taught to:

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Cross-curricular links

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Before the lesson

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Lesson plan

Recap and recall

Before starting this unit, you might want to check that the children can recall that: People control technology. Buttons are a form of input that gives a computer instructions about what to do (output). Computers often work together. Something created on a computer can be more easily saved and shared than a paper version.

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Adaptive teaching

Pupils needing extra support

Should complete the Activity: School network map: support on the network safari.

Pupils working at greater depth

Should write the purpose of each device on the Activity: School network map and include if it is wireless or wired.

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Assessing progress and understanding

Pupils with secure understanding indicated by: recognising the purpose of a network

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Vocabulary definitions

component

Any device, like a computer or router, that helps to send, receive and route information.
network

Multiple devices connected via the internet or a local network to share files and information.

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