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Lesson 1: Components in a network

Exploring the components and devices in local networks and how they can work together.
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1. Recap and recall

This activity revisits learning from Computing, Year 3, Computing systems: Connecting devices, to help the children recall key knowledge.

Show the Pupil video: What is a network? to recap that a network (two or more computers connected together and sharing information) allows devices (something made to help people do a job) to connect (when two devices are joined so they can work together).

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Assessment – Computing Y4: Connecting networks
Lesson 1: Components in a network
Lesson 2: Local and global networksLesson 3: The World Wide WebLesson 4: Search enginesLesson 5: Communication and collaboration
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Maintained by: Kapow Primary teamLast update: 29 September 2026

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