Curated OER
Matrix Analysis of Networks
Explore the connection between a finite graph, a directed graph, and a matrix. Graph lines and identify the relationship of matrices in real-world scenarios. Then use this information to work with a partner to plan and design a town...
Curated OER
Documenting and Removing Network Protocols
In this technology worksheet, students practice using and setting up computer networks specifically through removing older protocols.
Curated OER
Searching the Internet for Information
In this searching the Internet worksheet, students solve and complete 20 various short answer questions related to the Internet. First, they find information on the Internet and communicate that information to others via email. Then,...
Curated OER
What is a Computer Network?
High schoolers are introduced to the function of computer networks. In groups, they define new terminology and examine different types of designs of networks. To end the lesson, they discuss the various ways computer networks can be used.
ACT360 Media
Act Den: The Museum of Modern Technology
Informative, fun, and humorous tutorial that uses cartoon characters to provide an introduction to information technology. The tutorial covers operating systems/desktops, email, the world wide web, and networks.
University of Washington
Vinton G. Cerf: The Internet Phenomenon
An article about the development of the Internet by Vinton G. Cerf. Includes a short biography of his career.
TeachEngineering
Teach Engineering: Using Graph Theory to Analyze Drama
Students analyze dramatic works using graph theory. They gather data, record it in Microsoft Excel and use Cytoscape (a free, downloadable application) to generate graphs that visually illustrate the key characters (nodes) and...
TeachEngineering
Teach Engineering: Start Networking!
To get a better understanding of complex networks, students create their own, real social network example by interacting with their peers in the classroom and documenting the interactions. They represent the interaction data as a graph,...
TeachEngineering
Teach Engineering: It's a Connected World: The Beauty of Network Science
Students learn about complex networks and how to use graphs to represent them. They also learn that graph theory is a useful part of mathematics for studying complex networks in diverse applications of science and engineering, including...
TeachEngineering
Teach Engineering: Complex Networks and Graphs
Students learn about complex networks and how to represent them using graphs. They also learn that graph theory is a useful mathematical tool for studying complex networks in diverse applications of science and engineering, such as...
TeachEngineering
Teach Engineering: Making the Connection
Graph theory is a visual way to represent relationships between objects. One of the simplest uses of graph theory is a family tree that shows how different people are related. Another application is social networks like Facebook, where a...
Other
Fas: Strategic Assessment: The Internet
A strategic assessment of the role that the Internet is playing in the political process of America. The article looks at trends and makes predictions. Although geared toward the Department of Defense, the article is very comprehensible...
Texas Instruments
Texas Instruments: Numb3 Rs: It's All Connected
Based off of the hit television show NUMB3RS, this lesson uses students' knowledge of graph theory (networks) to introduce two measures of centrality (how connected a particular node is to the entire network), known as degree centrality...
Science and Mathematics Initiative for Learning Enhancement (SMILE)
Smile: Crystal Painting
From the Science and Mathematics Initiative for Learning Enhancement (SMILE) program. A lesson plan in which learners explore the nature and structure of a variety of naturally occurring crystals, such as quartz, fluorite, citrine,...
Wikimedia
Wikipedia: Computer Network
Wikipedia offers the definition of the term, "Computer network," including the range, functional relationship, topologies, functions, and protocals.
Wikimedia
Wikipedia: Personal Area Network (Pan)
Wikipedia gives an excellent encyclopedia definition of a Personal Area Network for the computer, or PAN.
Wikimedia
Wikipedia: Local Area Network (Lan)
Wikipedia provides an encyclopedia definition of a local area network, or LAN, including many hyperlinked terms.
Curated OER
Google for Education: Children and Technology: Message Routing
Students simulate a server and are connected via computer networks. Representatives from each table act as routers, and as they write messages to each other, the routers help route these messages.
TED Talks
Ted: Ted Ed: What Is the World Wide Web?
The World Wide Web is used every day by millions of people for everything from checking the weather to sharing cat videos. But what is it exactly? Twila Camp describes this interconnected information system as a virtual city that...
TED Talks
Ted: Ted Ed: Networking for the Networking Averse
Networking can seem so hard- but not if you have the right advice. Lisa Green Chau outlines how being proactive and always saying yes can lead to future opportunities. [3:30]
Other
Hsor Modules
This site offers a activity where learners learn about networks and how to solve network problems. The activity requires problem solving skills with a scientific approach.
Other
Gliffy
Users of Gliffy can create visual representations of concepts, idea maps, networks, room layouts, flow charts, and more. In fact, the competing fee-based software product Inspiration offers many suggestions, ideas and templates on how...
Tech Target
Tech Target: Switch
This resource provides a brief description of a network switch with linked definitions.
University of Georgia
University of Georgia: Integrated Pest Management Basics
Gives general info on Integrated Pest Management. Along with news, IPM contacts, publications, and related links. Also lists various subject areas to look into.