Computer Network – Meaning and Types of Computer Network | Computer Network Requirements Primary 6/Basic 6 Term 2 Week 4 Information Technology/Computer Studies

 

INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY

COMPUTER STUDIES (BST) 

SECOND TERM

WEEK 4

PRIMARY 6

THEME – BASIC COMPUTER OPERATION

PREVIOUS LESSON – Draw and Colour Using Adobe Photoshop Primary 6/Basic 6 Term 2 Week 3 Information Technology/Computer Studies

 

TOPIC: COMPUTER NETWORK

 

LEARNING AREA

1. Introduction

2. Meaning of Computer Network

3. Types of Computer Network

4. Where Computer Network are used

5. Lesson Evaluation and Weekly Assessment (Test)

 

 

PERFORMANCE OBJECTIVES

By the end of the lesson, most of the pupils should have attained the following objectives –

1. define computer network.

2. list types of computer network.

3. state basic requirements for setting up computer network.

4. mention where computer network are used.

 

 

ENTRY BEHAVIOR

The pupils can identify and define a computer system.

 

 

INSTRUCTIONAL MATERIALS

The teacher will teach the lesson with the aid of charts of functional Computer Systems.

 

 

METHOD OF TEACHING

Choose a suitable and appropriate methods for the lessons.

Note – Irrespective of choosing methods of teaching, always introduce an activities that will arouse pupil’s interest or lead them to the lessons.

 

 

REFERENCE MATERIALS

Scheme of Work

9 – Years Basic Education Curriculum

Course Book – Tanus Computer Studies book 6

All Relevant Material

Online Information

 

 

CONTENT OF THE LESSON

LESSON 1 – INTRODUCTION

MEANING OF COMPUTER NETWORK 

Computer network is the sharing of data (information) between a set of connected computers.

 

TYPES OF COMPUTER NETWORK 

There are three (3) of computer network –

 

1. Local Area Network (LAN)

2. Metropolitan Area Network (MAN)

3. Wide Area Network (WAN)

 

LOCAL AREA NETWORK (LAN)

LAN is a set of computers connected together, usually within the same building.

For example – resident, school, laboratory, office within the same building.

 

METROPOLITAN AREA NETWORK (MAN)

MAN is a set of computers connected together, usually within the same city.

For example – Lagos state.

 

WIDE AREA NETWORK (WAN)

WAN is a world wide network.

It connects large number of computers together.

 

 

LESSON 2 – COMPUTER NETWORK REQUIREMENTS

The requirements for computer network are as follows:

1. Connecting cables

2. A central computer

3. Other computers

4. Switch or Hub

5. Network card for each computer

 

WHERE COMPUTER NETWORK ARE USED

Computer network are used in the following,

1. Schools e.g. University of Lagos, Lagos State Government University, Yaba College of Technology

2. Government Offices e.g. Lagos State Government, Lausa – Ikeja

3. Hotel Reservation System e.g. Federal Palace Hotel, Sharaton Hotel

4. Banking Industry e.g. First bank, UBA, Union bank

5. Television Stations e.g. NTA, Startime, Dstv

6. Telecommunication Companies e.g. MTN, GLO, 9mobile

7. INCE Office

8. JAMB, NECO AND WACE

 

LESSON 3 – REVISION AND WEEKLY ASSESSMENT (TEST)

 

 

PRESENTATION

To deliver the lesson, the teacher adopts the following steps:

1. To introduce the lesson, the teacher revises the previous lesson. Based on this, he/she asks the pupils some questions;

2. Displays chart showing types of computer network.

3. Lets pupils identify computer networks based on the arrangement.

4. Uses the chart and pupils responses to introduce the lesson – meaning and type of computer network.

 

5. Explains the meaning and types of computer network with appropriate chart or illustrations.

Pupil’s Activities – Identify and explain the relationship and the different between computer networks.

6. Displays samples of basic computer network requirements or chart showing them.

7. Lets pupils in groups or pairs to examine and describe the the basic requirements for setting up computer network.

8. Uses the sample or chart to discuss the requirements for setting up computer network.

Pupil’s Activities – Examine and identify basic requirements for setting up computer network.

9. Discuss where computer network are used with appropriate examples.

Pupil’s Activities – State where computer network are used.

10. Organizes an excursion to the place where they are using any type of computer network.

Pupil’s Activities – Take part in the excursion.

8. Summarizes the lesson the board.

Pupil’s Activities – Copy as the teacher instructed.

 

 

CONCLUSION

To conclude the lesson for the week, the teacher revises the entire lesson and links it to the following week’s lesson.

 

 

NEXT LESSON

Network Topology – Meaning and Types Network Topology Primary 6 (Basic 6) – Computer Studies

 

 

LESSON EVALUATION

Ask pupils to:

 

1. explain the meaning of computer network.

2. state 3 types of computer network.

3. Write the full meaning of:

  • LAN
  • MAN
  • WAN

4. define the following:

  • LAN
  • MAN
  • WAN

5. list all the basic requirements for connecting two or more computers together.

 

 

WORKBOOK

WEEKLY ASSESSMENT

1. _______ is the sharing of data between computers.

A. Local Area Network

B. Large Area Network

C. Metropolitan Area Network

D. Computer Network

 

2. _______ is a set of computers connected together, usually within the same building.

A. Local Area Network

B. Large Area Network

C. Metropolitan Area Network

D. Computer Network

 

3. _______ is a set of computers connected together, usually within the same city.

A. Local Area Network

B. Large Area Network

C. Metropolitan Area Network

D. Computer Network

 

4. _______ is a world wide network.

A. Local Area Network

B. Large Area Network

C. Metropolitan Area Network

D. Computer Network

 

5. _______ connects large number of computers together.

A. Local Area Network

B. Large Area Network

C. Metropolitan Area Network

D. Computer Network