Learning objective
- To demonstrate how information moves around a network.
Success criteria
- I can discuss the journey of
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National curriculum
Computing
Pupils should be taught to:
- Understand
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Cross-curricular links
English
Spoken language
Pupils should be taught
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Before the lesson
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Lesson plan
1: Lesson plan
An area for you to put useful resources from the previous lesson
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Adaptive teaching
For pupils needing extra support
Should use the Resource: Network map example to support their understanding of the network layout during the Main event; could be assigned the role of taking photos or filming the role play.
Pupils working at greater depth
Should write instructions on how the file travels around the network; could complete an extension activity where they need to retrieve the headteacher’s ‘secret file’ from the server (they request the server file, encounter a password prompt, return to the laptop to request the password and finally gain access to the file).
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Assessing progress and understanding
Pupils with secure understanding indicated by: recognising that files are
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Vocabulary definitions
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device
Equipment created for a certain purpose or job.
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file
An item on a computer that can keep data in various forms, such as images, music and documents.
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In this unit
Maintained by: Kapow Primary team
Last update: 8th September, 2023
