AL ROWAD LESSON PLAN
TEACHER NANDHINI SUBJECT ICT CLASS 9 DATE
JAYARAMAN
TOPIC
DIGITAL COMMUNICATION
CONTEXT FOR THIS GROUP OF STUDENTS
ACTIVITY LEARNING INTENTIONS SUCCESS CRITERIA
WHAT WE ARE DOING WHAT WE ARE LEARNING HOW I WILL
DEMONSTRATE
LEARNING
Define what a network is
Class Group Discussion: and why it’s important. 1. I Can Define and
Differentiate between the differentiate LAN,
Topic: “LAN is better main types of networks (LAN, WAN, MAN, and PAN,
than WAN for school WAN, MAN, PAN). with real-world
use” or “Is a PAN Provide examples of where examples.
necessary if you already each type of network is used. 2. I Can Analyze
have Wi-Fi?” Discuss the advantages and advantages and
limitations of different network limitations of each
types. network type in various
contexts.
3. I Can Design and
explain a network map
for specific scenarios.
ESSENTIAL VOCABULARY LITERACY LINKS
LAN (Local Area Network) Science: Explore how networks are used in
WAN (Wide Area Network) environmental monitoring (e.g., sensor networks
MAN (Metropolitan Area Network) for weather or pollution).
PAN (Personal Area Network) Math: Analyze data transmission speeds and
Bandwidth bandwidth calculations.
Geography: Study global communication
networks and their impact on connectivity across
regions.
UAE LINK
1
Etisalat and du Networks: Explore UAE's telecom providers and their role in LAN, WAN, and
MAN connectivity.
Smart Cities: Study Dubai’s smart city initiatives using IoT networks.
Expo 2020 Legacy: Learn how advanced networks supported large-scale events in the UAE.
REAL TIME APPLICATION
Smart Homes: PAN networks connect devices like smartphones, smart speakers, and lights for
automation and control.
Online Banking: WANs enable secure transactions across banks and ATMs globally.
Cloud Computing: MANs support large-scale data centers offering cloud storage and services.
RESOURCES
Textbook:
Worksheets
Workbook
Whiteboard/Smartboard
REVIEWING SPECIFIC PRIOR LEARNING
Hook students and provide a brief overview of Computer Networks..
PHASE 1
GRADUAL
“I DO IT” FOCUSED INSTRUCTION
RELEASE
MODEL
1. Starter Activity (5-10 minutes)
Objective: Engage students and assess prior knowledge.
Begin with a class poll or quick discussion: “How do devices like your phone or laptop
connect to the internet?”
Show a short video or image of connected devices (e.g., “What is a network?”).
Discuss briefly: “What comes to mind when you hear the word ‘network’?”
PHASE 2
GRADUAL RELEASE “WE DO IT” GUIDED INSTRUCTION
MODEL
Objective: Teach the fundamentals of network types.
Key Concepts to Cover:
1. What is a Network?
o Definition: A group of interconnected devices for sharing resources.
o Examples: Sharing files, printers, internet.
PHASE 3A
GRADUAL “YOU DO
COLLABORATIVE LEARNING
RELEASE IT”
MODEL
Activity Name: "Design a School Network"
Instructions:
1. Form small groups (3-5 students).
2. Each group is tasked with designing a network for a hypothetical school.
o Include details about how they would connect computers, printers, servers, and Wi-Fi across
classrooms, staff rooms, and the library.
o Label parts of their network as LAN, WAN, PAN, or MAN, explaining why.
3. Provide materials like large sheets of paper, markers, and sticky notes (or use a digital tool).
4. Ask groups to think about:
o What devices will be part of the network?
o What type of network connections (wired or wireless)?
o How to ensure security and reliability.
PHASE 3B
GRADUAL
“YOU DO IT” INDEPENDENT LEARNING
RELEASE
MODEL
Activity Name: "A Day in the Life of Networks"
Instructions:
1. Each student works individually to trace how different types of networks are used in their daily life.
o Example: Connecting to school Wi-Fi (LAN), using their phone’s Bluetooth (PAN), accessing
the internet (WAN).
2. Students create a short report or infographic showing:
o Devices they interact with.
o Network types (LAN, WAN, MAN, PAN).
o Purpose of each network connection.
3. Optional Extension: Research and include examples of real-world networks (e.g., a city’s
transportation system using MAN or a corporate WAN).
PLENARY
1) MCQ BASED QUIZ
2) Summarize the key points of the lesson, revisiting each component and its function.
HOMEWORK
Homework/Extension:
Research and write about one real-world example of a network (e.g., the internet as a WAN, a
hospital's LAN).
Create an infographic comparing the types of networks.
For advanced students: Research a newer type of network, such as cloud networks.
