Unit at a glance
3 lessons, 135 minutes of teaching
Scheme of work
The lessons in order
| Ref | Lesson pack | Structure | Worksheet | Quiz | Lab tab |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 14.1 | The TCP/IP protocol suite Two computers made by different companies, running different operating systems, on opposite sides of the world, can still exchange a web page in a fraction of a second. | Anticipation / Reaction Guide | 6 Q, 20 marks | 6 MCQ | tab 7 |
| 14.1 | HTTP, FTP, POP3, IMAP, SMTP and BitTorrent The Application layer is where the protocols you actually use live: one fetches web pages, one moves files, three handle email, and one shares huge files between thousands of ordinary computers. | Cooperative Concept Mapping | 6 Q, 22 marks | 6 MCQ | tab 7 |
| 14.2 | Circuit switching and packet switching A traditional phone call books a whole path through the network for as long as you talk, even while you are silent. | Think-Pair-Share | 6 Q, 22 marks | 6 MCQ | tab 7, tab 1 |
Each pack holds the plan, worksheet and quiz for its lesson. Teach the rows in order; the lab tabs match the student lessons.
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