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Lesson 2: Local and global networks

Exploring the difference between local and global networks through common examples.
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Lesson plan

1. Recap and recall

This activity revisits learning from Lesson 1: Components in a network to help the children recall key knowledge.

Show the Presentation: Who do you agree with? Ask the children to discuss the two statements with a partner. Click each type of server to recap the information. 

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Assessment – Computing Y4: Connecting networksLesson 1: Components in a network
Lesson 2: Local and global networks
Lesson 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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