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Grade 5 (Primary 5)

Digital Technologies

Develop digital skills, create presentations, and work with information.

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Term 1

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Computer networks, internet basics, and digital communication.

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Week 1: What is a Computer Network? Connecting Devices Together Define what a computer network is in everyday language.

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Week 2: Types of Networks: LAN vs. WAN Distinguish between a Local Area Network (LAN) and a Wide Area Network (WAN).

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Week 3: Network Hardware: Cables, Switches, and Routers Identify the main hardware devices used to build a network (Ethernet cables, network switch, Wi-Fi router, network card).

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Week 4: The Web Browser: Navigating the World Wide Web Explain the difference between the Internet (the global network) and the World Wide Web (the collection of pages).

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Week 5: Smart Internet Search Strategies: Finding Facts Online Explain what an internet search engine is and give common examples (Google, Bing, KidRex).

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Week 6: The Network Architect: Mid-Term Practical Review & Lab Synthesize understanding of networks, LAN vs WAN, network hardware, browsers, and search strategies.

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Week 7: Introduction to Electronic Mail (Email): Safe Digital Letters Explain what Electronic Mail (Email) is and how it compares to traditional postal letters.

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Week 8: Word Processing: Text Formatting and Safe Document Storage Demonstrate proper two-handed typing posture on the home row keys (ASDF JKL;).

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