BASIC 7
WEEKLY LESSON PLAN – WEEK 2
Strand: Communication networks Sub-Strand: Computer networks
B7.3.1.1 Identify the concept of computer networking for global communications
Content
Standard:
B7.[Link] Draw diagrams to illustrate Performance Indicator: Learners can identify the features of
features of the network topologies (Bus, network topologies.
Indicator
Star, Ring, Mesh)
(s)
B7.[Link] Describe types of networks
[Personal Area Network (PAN),Local Area
Network (LAN), Metropolitan Area
Network (MAN), Wide Area Network
(WAN)]
Week 16-05-2025
Ending
Class B.S.7 Class Size: 28 Duration: 1 hour 30munutes
Subject Computing
Reference Computing Curriculum, Basic 7 Computing Textbook, Teachers Resource Pack, Learners Resource Pack.
Teaching / Personal Computer, Poster, Core Ability to construct knowledge from a
Learning Pictures, Power Point Competencies: non-linear hyper textual navigation
Resources Being open-minded, adapting and
Presentation.
modifying ideas to achieve creative
results
DAY/DAYE PHASE 1 : PHASE 2: MAIN PHASE 3: REFLECTION
STARTER
TUESDAY Present some 1. Discuss with Learners the meaning of Network Reflect on the types of Network
key hardware Topologies. Topologies.
for setting up 2. Assist Learners to identify types of Network
network Topologies and their features.
systems for Exercise;
observation and 3. Present using Projector diagrams of Network
identification. Topologies. 1. What are network
Eg. Hub, 4. Learners practice drawing diagrams of well- Topologies?
Switch, Cable, elaborated network topologies. 2. Explain 3 types of
Network Topologies.
Server and
Client
Computers.
5. Discuss the analysis of Network Topologies
Network Topology;
Network topology refers to how various nodes, devices,
and connections on your network are physically or
logically arranged in relation to each other. Think of
your network as a city, and the topology as the road
map. Just as there are many ways to arrange and
maintain a city—such as making sure the avenues and
boulevards can facilitate passage between the parts of
town getting the most traffic—there are several ways
to arrange a network. Each has advantages and
disadvantages and depending on the needs of your
company, certain arrangements can give you a greater
degree of connectivity and security.
Types of Network Topology
6. Bus Topology. Bus topology is the kind of
network topology where every node, i.e. every
device on the network, is connected to a solo
main cable line.
7. Ring Topology.
8. Star Topology.
9. Mesh Topology.
10. Tree Topology.
11. Hybrid Topology.
FRIDAY Through 1. Assist Learners to compare the various types of Summarize the lesson.
questions and Networks.
answers, review 2. Learners brainstorm to identify examples of
Learners Metropolitan Area Network (MAN), Wide Area Exercise;
knowledge on Network (WAN) and Local Area Network (LAN).
the previous 3. Discuss with Learners on the advantages and 1. Write the full
lesson. disadvantages of the various types of Networks. meaning of the
Computer Network Types following;
i. MAN
A computer network is a group of computers linked to ii. LAN
each other that enables the computer to communicate iii. WAN
with another computer and share their resources, data, iv. WLAN
and applications. v. PAN
2. State 2
A computer network can be categorized by their size. advantages and
A computer network is mainly of four types: disadvantages of
the types of
Networks.
o LAN(Local Area Network)
o PAN(Personal Area Network)
o MAN(Metropolitan Area Network)
o WAN(Wide Area Network)
LAN(Local Area Network)
o Local Area Network is a group of computers
connected to each other in a small area such as
building, office.
o LAN is used for connecting two or more
personal computers through a communication
medium such as twisted pair, coaxial cable, etc.
o It is less costly as it is built with inexpensive
hardware such as hubs, network adapters, and
ethernet cables.
PAN(Personal Area Network)
o Personal Area Network is a network arranged
within an individual person, typically within a
range of 10 meters.
o Personal Area Network is used for connecting
the computer devices of personal use is known
as Personal Area Network.
o Thomas Zimmerman was the first research
scientist to bring the idea of the Personal Area
Network.
o Personal Area Network covers an area of 30
feet.
There are two types of Personal Area Network:
o Wired Personal Area Network
o Wireless Personal Area Network
Wireless Personal Area Network: Wireless Personal
Area Network is developed by simply using wireless
technologies such as WiFi, Bluetooth. It is a low range
network.
Wired Personal Area Network: Wired Personal Area
Network is created by using the USB.
Examples Of Personal Area Network:
o Body Area Network: Body Area Network is a
network that moves with a person. For
example, a mobile network moves with a
person. Suppose a person establishes a
network connection and then creates a
connection with another device to share the
information.
o Offline Network: An offline network can be
created inside the home, so it is also known as
a home network. A home network is designed
to integrate the devices such as printers,
computer, television but they are not
connected to the internet.
MAN(Metropolitan Area Network)
o A metropolitan area network is a network that
covers a larger geographic area by
interconnecting a different LAN to form a larger
network.
o Government agencies use MAN to connect to
the citizens and private industries.
o In MAN, various LANs are connected to each
other through a telephone exchange line.
Uses Of Metropolitan Area Network:
o MAN is used in communication between the
banks in a city.
o It can be used in an Airline Reservation.
o It can be used in a college within a city.
o It can also be used for communication in the
military.
WAN(Wide Area Network)
o A Wide Area Network is a network that extends
over a large geographical area such as states or
countries.
o A Wide Area Network is quite bigger network
than the LAN.
Examples Of Wide Area Network:
o Mobile Broadband: A 4G network is widely
used across a region or country.
o Last mile: A telecom company is used to
provide the internet services to the customers
in hundreds of cities by connecting their home
with fiber.
o Private network: A bank provides a private
network that connects the 44 offices. This
network is made by using the telephone leased
line provided by the telecom company.
Advantages Of Wide Area Network:
o Geographical area: A Wide Area Network
provides a large geographical area. Suppose if
the branch of our office is in a different city
then we can connect with them through WAN.
The internet provides a leased line through
which we can connect with another branch.
o Centralized data: In case of WAN network,
data is centralized. Therefore, we do not need
to buy the emails, files or back up servers.
o Get updated files: Software companies work
on the live server. Therefore, the programmers
get the updated files within seconds.
Disadvantages of Wide Area Network:
o Security issue: A WAN network has more
security issues as compared to LAN and MAN
network as all the technologies are combined
together that creates the security problem.
o Needs Firewall & antivirus software: The data
is transferred on the internet which can be
changed or hacked by the hackers, so the
firewall needs to be used. Some people can
inject the virus in our system so antivirus is
needed to protect from such a virus.
Name of Teacher: Yakubu Abass School: Sorugu M/A JHS District:
Sagnarigu municipal
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