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Daily Bell Ringer — LAN vs WAN, Wi-Fi, Ethernet, & Hardware (Routers, Switches, Modems)

Course 1: Computer Literacy / Unit 7: Basic Networking & Connectivity / Lesson 1: LAN vs WAN, Wi-Fi, Ethernet, & Hardware (Routers, Switches, Modems)

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What is the main physical difference between a LAN and a WAN?

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intro, body, conclusion): Imagine your school's network went down for a full day. Describe what would stop working and what would still work, and explain why.

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KDE student outcomes

Unit-level context for this lesson · Course 110110

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  • #10 Describe and explain basic data communications and network technologies and functions.
  • #15 Explain how Cellular service differs from Internet service.

Alignment from Master Lesson Plans v3.5. These are instructional targets; completing a resource does not by itself establish mastery.