Curated OER
The Konigsberg Bridge Problem
For this Konigsberg Bridge problem worksheet, students solve 35 short answer problems. Students construct networks consisting of even and odd vertices. Students make conjectures about the number of odd and even vertices on a vertex-edge...
Curated OER
Mathematical Diagrams: Networks
In this mathematical diagrams learning exercise, high schoolers solve about 20 short answer diagram problems. Students diagram driving routes, coin weights, and classifying sporting events.
Curated OER
Networks: Distances
In this networks worksheet, students solve 10 problems in which they calculate the shortest driving route between two cities. This page is intended to be an online activity, but can be completed on paper.
Curated OER
ComSec for Network+: New Threats
Students identify the different types of security threats on a system. In this technology lesson, students demonstrate ways to defend the system from such attacks. They use computer simulation to implement security procedure.
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 Canterbury
University of Canterbury: Cs Unplugged: Steiner Trees
Steiner trees are another way to approach finding efficient networks between points. This is another tough problem from computer science, converted into an activity which is easy to explain, with variations suitable for higher-level...
Other
Broadcasting and Cable Online Magazine
An interesting insider's look at the world of Broadcast media. You'll find everything from job opportunities to the latest news about the networks at this well designed site.
National Council of Teachers of Mathematics
Nctm: Figure This: Math Challenges for Families
Students, teachers, and parents alike will enjoy this challenging math site. It contains a clever brain teaser section plus creative problems related to algebra, geometry, measurement, numbers, statistics, and probability. A Spanish...
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: No Place Left to Hide
Based off of the hit television show NUMB3RS, this "simple" lesson will actually give students a lot to think about. Given a graph, students are to establish how many searchers are needed to find an infinitely fast criminal who is on the...
Texas Instruments
Texas Instruments: Numb3 Rs: Percolation Theory
Based off of the hit television show NUMB3RS, this lesson introduces students to the chaotic topic of Percolation Theory, in which the major question is "Can you get there from here?" Students use their calculators extensively in their...
Texas Instruments
Texas Instruments: Numb3 Rs: Escape
Based off of the hit television show NUMB3RS, this activity gives students a brief introduction to percolation theory, framed in the context of a criminal trying to evade officers. The lesson makes use of random numbers completing a path...
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...
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Hsor Modules
This site offers a lesson where students learn about networks and how to solve network problems. The lesson requires problem solving skills with a scientific approach.
BBC
Bbc: Gcse Bitesize: Network Types and Topologies
Read all about computer networks. Then take an interactive quiz to test your understanding.
Other
Connected: La Ns and Wa Ns
The definitions and comparisons between Local Area Networks (LANs), and Wide Area Networks (WANs).
Mathigon
Mathigon: Graphs and Networks: The Bridges of Konigsberg
This lesson focuses on developing a way to cross all 7 Bridges of Konigsberg without crossing any of them more than once. Euler discovered it was impossible, but he developed the idea of using graph theory to determine if it would be...
Mathigon
Mathigon: Graphs and Networks: The Travelling Salesman Problem
This lesson focuses on the traveling salesman problem which involves finding paths through a city without backtracking. While no algorithm has been found to do that for all cities, there are algorithms that help somewhat. They are...
Houghton Mifflin Harcourt
Holt, Rinehart and Winston: Homework Help Independent Practice: Networks and Euler Circuits
Get independent practice working with networks and Euler circuits. Each incorrect response gets a text box explanation and another try. Correct responses are confirmed.
Houghton Mifflin Harcourt
Holt, Rinehart and Winston: Homework Help Independent Practice: Hamiltonian Circuits
Get independent practice working with networks and Hamiltonian circuits. Each incorrect response gets a text box explanation and another try. Correct responses are confirmed.
Wikimedia
Wikipedia: Computer Network
This site contains a Wikipedia description of computer networks.
University of Hawai'i
University of Hawaii: Network Etiquette
This site is provided for by the University of Hawaii. Information on network etiquette with information on not sending chain mail, spamming, and other Usenet inappropriate uses.
Other
Wabash College: Introduction to Network Etiquette
This site from Wabash College gives rules not only for internet etiquette, but more specifically for etiquette concerning networks. This site is particularly relevant to college students.
Varsity Tutors
Varsity Tutors: Hotmath: Practice Problems: Graphs and Networks
Three problems cover the topic of graphs and networks. They are given with each step to the solution cleverly revealed one at a time. You can work each step of the problem then click the "View Solution" button to check each step of your...