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Nebraska Introduction to Computer Science and Technology: Coding First

IT Concepts

Students explore the structure and design of the internet and networks, and how this design affects the reliability of network communication, the security of data, and personal privacy. Students learn how the Internet connects computers all over the world by using networking protocols.

Lessons

5.1 Computers Speak Binary

  • Introduction
  • Communicating on a Deserted Island
  • Connecting Light Bulbs to Computers
  • Bits and Bytes
  • Write a Message in Binary!

5.2 What is the Internet?

  • What is the Internet?
  • Wired and Wireless Networks
  • Submarine Cable Map Exploration
  • Submarine Cable Map Exploration Submission

5.3 IP Addresses

  • Protocol Exploration
  • Protocol Exploration Submission
  • Intro to IP Addresses
  • IoT IP Address Scavenger Hunt
  • IP Address Scavenger Hunt Responses

5.4 Routing and Packets

  • Introduction to Routing
  • Routing with the ARPANET
  • ARPANET and Routing Reflection
  • Packets
  • Ping Exploration

5.5 How Do Websites Work?

  • What is a Web Page?
  • Intro to Domain Name System
  • DNS Activity: CodeHS IP Address
  • Intro to Hypertext Transfer Protocol (HTTP)
  • The Journey of a Web Page

5.6 Impact of the Internet

  • Introduction: Impact of the Internet
  • Compass Points Introduction
  • Compass Points: The Internet

5.7 IT Concepts Quiz

  • IT Concepts Quiz