Networks Lesson Ideas

Worksheet 1

This is a straightforward fill in the gaps exercise which could be used to quickly check students' understanding.

Worksheet 2

Network components - Task

This sheet contains images of workstations, servers, a printer, scanner and cable.

Print out a set of these for pairs of students or small groups and cut them up. Get students to create different topologies. Ask them to remove a cable or a workstation, or ask them to add a workstation. Get them to explain what will happen to the network.

Good for kinaesthetic learners

Worksheet 3

This is a comprehensive task which will provide students with a thorough set of notes for this topic

Worksheet 4

Fill-in-the-gaps

Students are asked to complete the text about networks by filling in the gaps with the correct word.

This is a useful way of checking understanding and to provide a useful aid for revision.

Worksheet 5

Students are asked to research the different components used to create a network and then write notes about them.

Worksheet 6

Build a computer network

A set of network component images are included to be cut up and arranged by students into different network topologies

Worksheet 7

What am I?

Students are given descriptions related to this topic and asked to identify what is being referred to.

Worksheet 8

Crossword

This crossword is a useful task for checking students' understanding.

It could be used as a task within the lesson or as a starter/plenary activity

Mindmaps

Mindmaps are an excellent way to condense a lot of information onto one page, and can be an invaluable aid to revision.

Students could use the website to help them create their own mindmaps.

Have a look at our example to give you some ideas.