Network Hunt Activity

Understand computer networks

Age: 7-11 years

Type: Unplugged

Curriculum Links to: Geography

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RESOURCE OVERVIEW:

In this activity pupils go on a hunt around their school to discover, and map the location of, devices connected to their school’s network. Pupils then learn about the role of each device by either conducting web-based research or using the matching activity included.

PUPIL OBJECTIVES:

I can name devices on a computer network.
I can explain the purpose of certain devices on a computer network.

TEACHING ASSESSMENT OPPORTUNITIES:

Informal teacher assessment of pupils during main task and plenary. Focus on understanding of the different network devices and their roles.
Formal assessment of pupils’ sketch maps indicating devices identified and details of their role.

LESSON TIMING: 55 min

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Wales

Computing

Understand computer networks

Geography

Use fieldwork to observe, record and present human features in the local area using sketch maps

Computing Science

Understanding and analysing computing technology

Social Studies

Using and applying skills in creating models, maps and graphical representation of information

Thinking Skills and Personal Capabilities (TSPC)

Select, classify, compare and evaluate information
Make links between cause and effect

UICT Online Communication

Level 4

Navigate through a VLE to locate and access specific materials

World Around Us (Geography)

Use a plan of the school grounds for fieldwork activities

AoLE
Science and Technology

What Matters Statement
Computation is the foundation for our digital world

Descriptions of learning
Progression Step 3

I can explain how digital devices can be interconnected locally and globally.

AoLE
Humanities

What Matters Statement
Enquiry, exploration and investigation inspire curiosity about the world, its past, present and future.

Descriptions of learning
Progression Step 2

I can present what I have discovered in a variety of ways

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Age:: 9-11 years
Concepts / Approaches:: Internet Services, Abstraction, Computer Systems, Computer Networks
Curriculum Links:: Geography

Pupils learn that the internet is a vast network of computers and other devices connected across the world, as they explore the difference between the internet and the World Wide Web (WWW).

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