Meaning and Types of Networking | Uses of Networking Primary 5 (Basic 5) Term 1 Week 5 Information Technology (Computer Studies)

 

INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY

COMPUTER STUDIES (BST) 

FIRST TERM

WEEK 5

PRIMARY 5

THEME – BASIC COMPUTER OPERATION

PREVIOUS LESSON – Meaning and History of Internet | Internet Terminologies | Uses of Internet Primary 5 (Basic 5) Term 1 Week 4 Information Technology (Computer Studies) 

 

TOPIC: NETWORKING

 

LEARNING AREA

1. Introduction

2. Meaning and Types of Networking

3. Uses of Networking

4. 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 networking.

2. list types of networking.

3. state the uses of networking.

 

 

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 

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

 

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

Networking has become one of the most successful ways of sharing information, where all computers are wirelessly linked together by a common network.

 

TYPES OF NETWORKING 

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, etc.

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 – USES OF NETWORKING 

The uses of networking are as follows:

 

1. It used for sharing resources.

2. It provides high reliability.

3. It is saved money.

4. It used as medium of communication.

5. It enhances communication and availability of information.

6. It makes file sharing easier between different users.

 

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. Teacher organizes pupils in groups or pairs depending on the size of the class and available computers.

3. Teacher displays chart showing types of computer network.

4. Teacher lets pupils identify computer networks based on the arrangement.

Pupil’s Activities – Identify and differentiate between different types of computer network.

5. Teacher uses the chart and pupils responses to introduce the lesson and discuss the meaning and types of computer networking.

 

6. Teacher 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.

7. Teacher displays samples of basic computer network requirements or chart showing them.

8. Teacher lets pupils in groups or pairs to examine and describe the the basic requirements for setting up computer network.

9 Teacher 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.

10. Teacher discuss where computer network are used with appropriate examples.

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

11. Teacher organizes an excursion to the place where computer networks are used.

Pupil’s Activities – Take part in the excursion.

12. Teacher summarizes the lesson on the board using appropriate lesson evaluation.

Pupil’s Activities – Participate actively in the summary of the lesson by responding correctly to the questions and write as 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

Meaning and Types of Internet Browsers | Uses of Internet Browsers Primary 5 (Basic 5) Term 1 Week 6 Information Technology (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.

6. state 3 uses of networking.

 

 

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