Daily Lesson Plan for CISCO A+

Daily Lesson Plan for CISCO A+

CDOS STANDARD 3b: Career Major Engineering/Technologies ELA STANDARDS COLLEGE & CAREER READINESS ANCHOR STANDARDS (CCR)

CDOS STANDARD 3A (1) Reading Standards for Informational Text (RI) CCRR (Reading) (1) Basic Skills (5) Technology (2) Reading Standards for Literature (RL) CCRW (Writing) (2) Thinking Skills (6) Managing Information (3) Writing Standards (W ) CCRL (Language) (3) Personal Skills (7) Managing Resources (4) Language Standards (L) CCRSL (Speaking & Listening (4) Interpersonal Skills (8) Systems (5) Speaking and Listening Standards (SL)

SCIENCE STANDARDS S 1: Students will use mathematical analysis, scientific inquiry, and engineering design, as appropriate, to pose S 2: Students will access, generate, process, and transfer information using appropriate technologies. S 4: Students will understand and apply scientific concepts, principles, and theories pertaining to the physical setting and living environment and recognize the historical development of ideas in science. S 5: Students will apply technological knowledge and skills to design, construct, use, and evaluate products and systems to satisfy human and environmental needs. S 6: Students will understand the relationships and common themes that connect mathematics, science, and technology and apply the themes to these and other areas of learning. S 7: Students will apply the knowledge and thinking skills of mathematics, science, and technology to address real-life problems and make informed decisions. Revised 4/16/12

LESSON

PLAN

LESSON TITLE

TRADE LESSON

HIGHLIGHTS

TRADE LESSON ASSESSMENT

TCI / TTCI LESSON

HIGHLIGHTS

TCI / TTCI ASSESSMENTS

CDOS

3a

CDOS

3b Experiential

Science and

Tech.

ELA

1 Orientation to the Career

and Tech Center Introduction Welcome Group Discussion TCI Introduction to

TCI Students surveys Students inventory

Scavenger Hunt - Students find out about

each other and introduce each other. 3,5 1 CCR

L1


and Tech Center School Orientation Tour

Building Classroom

Orientation

Question and Answer TCI Writing Summaries Listening Skills Writing Summaries e-mail summaries to

TCI Instructor

Student will be able to complete a student

survey 1,3,4

1 RI 2 W 2


and Tech Center Student Handbook

Assembly Group Discussion Student will be able to write a paragraph

summarizing the school orientation

assembly. Student will be able to e-mail summaries

to their TCI teacher.

1 1 CCRW3

4 Module 1: Introduction to the

Personal Computer

1.1 Explain Industry

Certifications Worksheet: Job

Opportunities (1.1.2)

TCI Student handbook

group work Work in small groups and find answers to

extremely tricky questions. Report to

class.

1,3

1 SL 1,4


Personal Computer

1.2 Describe a computer

System Question and Answer 5,6 2 CCR

SL1

6 Module 1: 1.3 Identify names, Lab: Identifying 1,5,6 2 4,6,7 CCR





Introduction to the

Personal Computer purposes and

characteristics of cases

and power supplies

Cases and Power

Supplies L1


Personal Computer

1.4 Identify names,

purposes and

characteristics of internal

components

Worksheet: Research

Computer Components

(1.4.7)

TCI: 1st Marking Period

Pretest

Students will take a pretest measuring

their basic sentencing and paragraph-

writing skills.

1,5,6 2 6 L1,3; W2, 4


Personal Computer

1.5 Identify names,

purposes and

characteristics of ports

and cables

Lab: Identifying Ports

and Cables 5,8 2 6, CCR

L6


Personal Computer

1.6 Identify names,

purposes and

characteristics of input

devices

Lab: Identifying Input

Devices TCI: Pretest Review --Understanding Dreams and Future

Begin sentencing unit: review pretest.

John Goddard, using his “Life List” to

discuss student professional goals.

2,6 2 6 SL 1, 4; L 1, 2;


Personal Computer

1.7 Identify names,

purposes and

characteristics of output

devices

Lab: Identifying

Output Devices

2,6 2 6 CCRL6


Personal Computer

1.8 Explain system

resources and their

purposes

Lab: System Resources TCI: Sentencing Subjects and Verbs -- Professionalism

Sentencing unit: understanding subjects

and verbs. Freewrite and Discuss: What is

professionalism? Why is it important to

be professional? Read article, “What Does Professionalism

Mean to You?” and respond to critical

2,6 2 6 RI3, 4; SL 1, 4; L 1, 2, 6





questions.


Personal Computer

Summary/Review Module 1 online exam 1,6 2 6 CCRR4

13 Module 2: Safe Lab Procedures and

Tool Use

2.1 Explain the purpose

of safe working

conditions and

procedures

Group Discussion TCI: Sentence Types Focused Autobiography

Discuss compound and complex

sentences. Students will be able to create

an autobiography of their own computer-

related history.

2,3 2 1 RI 3, 5; W 3,4, 6; L1, 2


Tool Use

2.2 Identify tools and

software used with

personal computer

components and their

purposes

Worksheet: Diagnostic

Software (2.2.2)

5,7 2 1 CCRR7


Tool Use

2.3 Implement Proper

Tool Use Lab: Computer

Disassembly TCI: Independent and

Dependent Clauses Focused Autobiography

Discuss independent and dependent

clauses. Students will write an

autobiography of their own computer-

related history.

1,5,7 2 1 W 3,4, 6; L1, 2


Tool Use

Summary/Review Module 2 online exam 5,6,8 2 1 1-4

17 Module 3: Computer Assembly Step

by Step

3.1 Opening the case Lab: Opening Cases 1,5,6 2 1,6 CCRW7






by Step

3.2 Install the power

supply Lab: Install the Power

Supply Optional: Virtual

Desktop Power Supply

TCI: Sentence

Fragments Vocabulary Critical Reading Paragraph Writing

Understanding and correcting sentence

fragments. Students will be to write a paragraph in

response to article. Vocab. Writing basic

paragraphs. Focus: parts of paragraph—

topic sentence, supporting details, closing

sentence, and using complete sentences. -Student example -Tips for writing

1,5,8 2 1,6 RI 3, 5; W 2,4,5 6; L1, 2


by Step

3.3 Attach the

components to the

motherboard and install

the motherboard

Lab: Motherboard and

Components Installation Optional: Virtual

Desktop Motherboard

1,5,8 2 6 CCRSL1


by Step

3.4 Install internal drives Lab: Install the internal

drives Optional: Virtual

Desktop Internal Drives

TCI: Fixing Run-on

sentences (ROS method

#1); “How To” Article. Informational Literacy

ROS method #1. What are the common

elements of each “How To” article? Write a “How To” paragraph for creating

hyperlinks

1,5,8 2 6 W 2,4,5 6; L1, 2


by Step

3.5 Install drives in

external bays Lab: Install the external

drives Optional: Virtual

Desktop External Drives

1,5,8 2 6 1-4






by Step

3.6 Install adapter cards Lab: Install the adapter

cards Optional: Virtual

Desktop Adapter Card

TCI: Fixing Run-on


#2); Process writing; vocabulary

ROS method #2. Article: “How

Multitasking Works”; vocabulary; Written response: Summarize and

evaluate multitasking based on article.

1,5,8 2 6 RI 3,4, 5; W 2,4,5 6; L1, 2,4


by Step

3.7 Connect all internal

cables Lab: Install Internal

Cables Optional: Virtual

Desktop Internal Cables

1,5,8 2 6 CCRL2


by Step

3.8 Reattach side panels

and connect external

cables to the computer

Lab: Complete the

Computer Assembly Optional: Virtual

Desktop External

Cables

1,5,8 2 6 CCRL2


by Step

3.9 Boot the computer

for the first time Lab: Boot the computer TCI: Fixing Run-on

sentences (ROS

methods #3 & 4); Thesis

Statements; 5 par.

Essay.

Fixing Run-on sentences (ROS methods

#3 & 4); How to create a thesis statement.

Begin: Writing five-paragraph essay.

(Computer assembly topic)

1,5,8 2 6 RI 3,4, 5; W 2,4,5 6;





L1, 2,3,4


by Step

Summary/Review Module 3 online exam 1,5,8 2 6 CCRR7

27 Module 4: Basics of Preventative

Maintenance and

Troubleshooting


of preventative

maintenance

General Discussion TCI: Fixing Run-on


#5); Writing

introductions; 5 par.

Essay.

Fixing Run-on sentences (ROS method

#5); writing conclusions. Work on:

Writing five-paragraph essay. (Computer

assembly topic)

1,5,8 2 1 W 2,4,5 6; L1, 2,3,4


Maintenance and

Troubleshooting

4.2.1: Explain the

purpose of data

protection

QA 1,5,8 2 1 CRR5


Maintenance and

Troubleshooting

4.2.2 Identify the

problem QA TCI: Fixing Run-on

sentences (ROS Quiz);

Outlining Supporting Details

Fixing Run-on sentences (ROS Quiz);

Post-Test Review; outlining essay; using

supporting details; 5 par.

Essay.(Computer assembly topic)

1,7,8 2 1 W 2,4,5 6; L1, 2,3,4


Maintenance and

4.2.3: Establish a

theory of probable

cause

QA 1,5,8 2 1,6 CCRR8





Troubleshooting


Maintenance and

Troubleshooting

4.2.4 Determine an

exact cause

QA 1,5,8 2 1,6 CCRW11


Maintenance and

Troubleshooting

4.2.5 Implement the

solution

QA TCI: 1st Marking Period

Post-Test Students will take the post-test for 1st

marking period. Test will evaluate

sentencing including (identifying and

fixing sentence errors) and paragraphing

skills. Test comprises 25% of TCI grade

for marking period.

1,2,6 2 1,6 L1,3; W2, 4


Maintenance and

Troubleshooting

4.2.6 Verify solution

and full system

functionality

QA 1,2,6 2 1,6 CCRSL6


Maintenance and

Troubleshooting

4.2.7 Identify the steps

of the troubleshooting

process: Document

findings

Worksheet:

Troubleshooting

Documentation

TCI: Post Test

Discussion and Review;

Writing conclusions

Students will go over 1st Quarter Post-

Test; understanding different conclusion-

writing patterns; Complete 5 par.

Essay.(Computer assembly topic)

2,6,8 2 1,6 L1,2, 3; W2, 4; SP 1


Maintenance and

Troubleshooting

Summary/Review Module 4 online exam 5,8 2 1,6 CCRR7





36 Module 5: Fundamental Operating

Systems


of an operating system GD TCI: 2nd Marking

Period Pre-Test Students will take a pre-test measuring

their understanding of commonly

confused words, sub/verb and

pronoun/antecedent agreement, pronoun

use, and procedure writing.

2,6,8 2 6 L1,2, 3; W2, 4


Systems

5.2.1 Describe desktop

operating systems QA 2,6,8 2 6 CCR

L6


Systems

5.2.2 Describe network

operating systems Worksheet: NOS

certifications and Jobs

(5.2.2)

1,5,8 2 6 CCRW4


Systems

5.3.1 Identify

applications and

environments that are

compatible with an

operating system

GD TCI: Commonly

Confused Words

(CCW);

Article critical

reading; critical

writing; vocabulary

Students review confused words (Then,

Than; All Ready, Already); read article

“Evaluating Personal Media Habits”:

class discussion; exploring vocabulary;

written response.

1,5,8 2 6 L1,2, 4, 6; W2; RI 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 10; SL 1


Systems

5.3.2 Determine

minimum hardware

requirements and

compatibility with the

OS platform

Worksheet: Upgrade

hardware components

(5.3.2)

1,5,8 2 6 CCRW6






Systems

5.4.1 Identify hard drive

setup procedures Lab: set up the hard

drive TCI: Commonly

Confused Words

(CCW);

Article critical

reading; critical

writing; vocabulary

Students review confused words (There,

They’re, Their); read article “The Future

of Reading”: class discussion; exploring

vocabulary; written response.

1,5,8 2 6 L1,2, 4, 6; W2; RI 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 10; SL 1


Systems

5.4.1Windows 7

installation Lab: Windows 7

Installation 1,5,8 2 CCR

R1


Systems

5.4.2 Windows XP

installation Lab: Windows XP

Installation 5,8 2 6 CCR

R1


Systems

5.4.2 Windows vista

installation Lab: Windows vista

Installation TCI: Commonly

Confused Words

(CCW);

Article critical

reading; critical

writing; vocabulary

Students review confused words (It’s, Its;

Your, You’re); read article “The Kids Are

Not All Right”: group work; class

discussion; exploring vocabulary; written

response.

5,8 2 6 L1,2, 4, 6; RI 1, 2, 3, 4, 5,W2; 10; SL 1


5.4.3 Describe default

settings CC 5,8 2 6 CCR

9





Systems


Systems

5.4.4 Create accounts Lab: Creating accounts

in Windows 7, XP and

Vista

1,2,6 2 6 CCRSL2


Systems

5.4.5 Complete the

Installation (7 updates) Lab : Windows 7

updates TCI: Commonly

Confused Words

(CCW);

Article critical

reading; critical

writing; vocabulary

Students review confused words (Affect,

Effect); read article “Fending Off Digital

Decay”: group work; class discussion;

exploring vocabulary; written response.

5,8 2 6 L1,2, 4, 6; W2; RI 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 10; SL 1


Systems

5.4.5 Complete the

Installation (XP updates) Lab : Windows XP

updates 5,8 2 6 CCR

1


Systems

5.4.5 Complete the

Installation (vista

updates)

Lab : Windows Vista

updates TCI: Pronouns;

Expository writing

(Windows-related

topic)

Students review proper pronoun (Me,

Myself, I)use; Discuss

expository/informational writing; use 5

par. Format to write essay dealing with

Windows-related topic.

5,8 2 6 W 2,4,5 6; L1, 2,3,4


Systems

5.4.6 Describe custom

installation options CC 5,8 2 6 CCR

L5






Systems

5.4.7 Identify the boot

sequence Worksheet: The boot

process 5,8 2 6 CCR

L6


Systems

5.4.7 Identify the

registry files Lab: Examining the

registry TCI: Pronouns;

Expository writing

(Windows-related

topic)

Students review proper pronoun use

(Who, Whom); Discuss

expository/informational writing; use 5

par. Format to write essay dealing with

Windows-related topic.

5,8 2 1 W 2,4,5 6; L1, 2,3,4


Systems

5.4.8 Describe how to

manipulate operation

system files

Lab: Managing system

files with built in

utilities in windows 7

5,8 2 1 CCRW11


Systems



system files


files with built in

utilities in xp

5,8 2 1 CCRW11


Systems



system files


files with built in

utilities in vista

TCI: Subject/verb

agreement;

Presentation skills and

PowerPoint

Students review Subject/verb agreement;

Expository/informational writing; use 5

par. Understanding PowerPoint and

presentation skills.

1,2,6 2 1 W 2,4,5 6; L1, 2,3,4; SL 4,5,6


Systems

5.4.9 Describe directory

structures Worksheet: Answer

NTFS and FAT32

questions (5.4.9)

5,8 2 1 CCRW2






Systems

5.5.1 Manipulate items

on the desktop Lab: Run commands in

windows 7 TCI:

pronoun/antecedent

agreement;


PowerPoint PP presentation

Students review pronoun/antecedent

agreement; Understanding PowerPoint

and presentation skills. Begin creating

PP presentation based on Windows essay

5,8 2 1 W 2,4,5 6; L1, 2,3,4; SL 4,5,6


Systems



windows xp 5,8 2 1 CCR

R1


Systems



windows vista 5,8 2 1 CCR

R1


Systems

5.5.2 Explore control

panel applets Lab: Explore control

panel applets TCI: Quiz: Sub/ Verb;

Pronoun/Antecedent

Agreement;


PowerPoint PP presentation

Quiz: Sub/ Verb; Pronoun/Antecedent

Agreement; Understanding PowerPoint

and presentation skills. Work on PP

presentation based on Windows essay

5,8 2 1 W 2,4,5 6; L1, 2,3,4; SL 4,5,6


Systems

5.5.3 Explore

administrative tools Lab: Explore

administrative settings

and snap ins in windows

7

2,5,7 2 1 CCRR10






Systems

5.5.3 Explore




xp

TCI: PP Presentations

Students will give PP presentation based

on Windows essay. Students will ask and

answer pointed questions and offer

constructive comments.

2,5,7 2 1 SL 1-6


Systems

5.5.3 Explore




vista

2,5,7 2 1 CCRR10


Systems

5.5.4 Install, navigate an

uninstall an application Lab: Install third party

software in windows 7 2,5,7 2 1 CCR

R7


Systems



software in windows xp TCI: PP Presentations





1,2,6 2 1 SL 1-6


Systems



software in windows

vista

5,6,8 2 1 CCRR7


Systems

5.5.5 Describe upgrading

an operating system GD TCI:

2nd Quarter Test Review PP Presentations





5,6,8 2 1 SL 1-6


Systems

5.6.1 Create a

preventative

maintenance plan

Worksheet: Preventative

maintenance planning 5,8 2 1,6 CCR

W11






Systems

5.6.2 Restore points in

windows 7 Lab: creating restore

points in windows 7 5,8 2 1 CCR

R4


Systems


windows xp Lab: creating restore

points in windows xp TCI: 2nd Marking

Period Post-Test Students will take a post-test measuring

their understanding of commonly

confused words, sub/verb and

pronoun/antecedent agreement, pronoun

use, and procedure writing. Test

comprises 25% of TCI grade for marking

period.

1,2,6 2 1 L1,2, 3; W2, 4


Systems


windows vista Lab: creating restore

points in windows vista

1,2,6 2 1 CCRL6


Systems

5.6.3 Backup the hard

drive Lab: Registry backup

and recovery TCI: Return and

discuss 2nd quarter post-test Critical reading and

writing

Return and discuss 2nd quarter test Critical reading and writing Read article “Cybercrime”: group work;

class discussion; exploring vocabulary;

written response.

5,8 2 1 L1,2, 4, 6; W2; RI 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 10; SL 1


Systems

5.7.1 Troubleshooting

operating systems QA 5,8 2 1

74 Module 5: 5.7.2 Identifying Lab: Managing Device 5,8 2 1,6





Fundamental Operating

Systems common problems and

solutions Drivers


Systems

Summary/Review Module 5 online exam TCI: 3rd Quarter Pretest Students will take a pretest measuring

their understanding of parallelism,

capitalization, punctuating titles, proper

nouns, colons, and semicolons, as well as

MLA research and citation, paraphrasing,

quoting, and citing sources.

5,8 2 1 L1,2, 3; W2, 4, 7, 8

76 Module 6: Fundamental Laptops and

Portable Devices

6.1 Describe laptops and

other portable devices Worksheet: Research

laptops, smart phones

and PDAs (6.1.2)

6,8 2 CCRR7


Portable Devices

6.2 Identify and describe

the components of a

laptop

Virtual laptop: Explore

the laptop and docking

station

TCI: Pretest review MLA-style research and

citation. Choosing

sources.

Statements will review grammar and

research skills evaluated on pre-test. We

will begin our MLA research and citation

unit. Read and discuss methods of

evaluating internet sources for credibility.

5,6,8 2 RI 1, 2, 3, 7, 9a; L1,2,3; W2, 4-10


Portable Devices

6.3 Compare and

contrast desktop and

laptops

Worksheet: Answer

laptop expansion

questions (6.3.4)

5,6,8 2 1 CCRR4


Portable Devices

6.4 Explain how to

configure laptops Worksheet: Match

ACPI standards (6.4.1) 5,6,8 2 CCR

R5






Portable Devices

6.5 Compare the

different mobile phone

standards

CC TCI: MLA-style

research and citation. Understanding

Paraphrasing (Day 1)

Review guidelines of paraphrasing.

Students will evaluate and develop their

understanding of paraphrasing by

practicing the skill using CISCO-related

sentences and paragraphs.

1,5,8 2 1,2 RI 1, 2, 3, 7, 9a; L1,2,3; W2, 4-10


Portable Devices

6.6 Identify common

preventative

maintenance techniques

for laptops and portable

devices

Lab: Cleaning a laptop 1,5,8 2 1,6 CCRSL2


Portable Devices

6.7 Describe how to

troubleshoot laptops and

portable devices

Worksheet: Research

laptop problems (6.7.2) TCI: MLA-style


Paraphrasing (Day 2)

Review guidelines of paraphrasing.


understanding of paraphrasing by


sentences and paragraphs.

2,5,8 2 1,2,6 RI 1, 2, 3, 7, 9a; L1,2,3; W2, 4-10


Portable Devices

Summary/Review Module 6 online exam

2,5,8 2 CCRR5





84 Module 7: Fundamental Printers and

Scanners

7.1 Describe the types of

printers currently

available

GD 2,5,8 2 2 CCRSL6


Scanners

7.2 Describe the

installation and

configuration process for

printers

Lab: Install a network

printer TCI: MLA-style

research and citation. Understanding Quoting (Day 1)

Review guidelines of incorporating

quotations into their research papers.


understanding of quoting by practicing

the skill using CISCO-related.

1,2,6 2 1 RI 1, 2, 3, 7, 9a; L1,2,3; W2, 4-10


Scanners

7.3 Describe the types of

scanners currently

available

GD 1,2,6 2 CCRL6


Scanners

7.4 Describe the

installation and

configuration process for

scanners

Lab: Install and all-in-

one device TCI: MLA-style

research and citation. Understanding Quoting (Day 2—understanding

the “anchor phrase”)

Review guidelines of incorporating

quotations into their research papers.


understanding of quoting by practicing

the skill using CISCO-related sentences.

1,2,6 2 1 RI 1, 2, 3, 7, 9a; L1,2,3; W2, 4-10


7.5 Identify and apply

common preventative

GD 1,2,6 2 1,6 CCRL6





Scanners maintenance techniques

for printers and scanners


Scanners

7.6 Troubleshoot

printers and scanners QA 1,2,6 2 1,6,7 CCR

SL6


Scanners

Summary/Review Module 7 online exam TCI: MLA-style


Parenthetical Citation (Day 1)

Review guidelines of in-text citation.


understanding of parenthetical citation by


sources.

1,2,6 2 1 RI 1, 2, 3, 7, 9a; L1,2,3; W2, 4-10

91 Module 8: Fundamental Networks

8.1.1 Define Computer

Networks GD 5,6,8 2 1,6 CCR

SL6


8.1.2 Explain the

benefits of networking Worksheet: Advantages

and Disadvantages of

Networking (8.1.2)

5,6,8 2 1,6 CCRW11


8.2 Describe types of

networks Media Activity:

Network Types Junior/Senior Research

Project. Discuss Project

guidelines

For this project, students will outline,

evaluate, and explain an important

procedure associated with CISCO.

This project has three parts. First,

students will write a research paper

discussing the procedure. Then

5,6,8 2 1,6 RI 1, 2, 3, 7, 9a; L1,2,3;





students will test the procedure with

another student. Finally, students will

create and present a PowerPoint

slideshow based on the research

paper.

W2, 4-10


8.3.1 Explain bandwidth

and data transmission GD 1,6,8 2 CCR

SL6


8.3.2 Describe IP

addressing Worksheet: Identify IP

address classes (8.3.2) TCI: MLA-style

research and citation. Understanding and

avoiding plagiarism

(Day 1)

Review guidelines of avoiding

plagiarism. Students will evaluate and

develop their understanding of avoiding

plagiarism by practicing the skill using

CISCO-related sources.

1,6,8 2 6 RI 1, 2, 3, 7, 9a; L1,2,3; W2, 4-10


8.3.3 Define DHCP GD 2,5,8 2 6 CCRSL6


8.3.4 Describe internet

protocols and

Media Activity:

Network Protocols 2,5,8 2 6 CCR

R11





applications


8.3.5 Describe ICMP Lab: Using ICMP to

verify network

connectivity

TCI: MLA-style

research and citation. Understanding and

avoiding plagiarism

(Day 2)

Review guidelines of avoiding plagiarism

. Students will evaluate and develop their

understanding of avoiding plagiarism by


sources.

2,5,8 2 6 RI 1, 2, 3, 7, 9a; L1,2,3; W2, 4-10


8.4.1 Identify names,

purposes and

characteristics of

network devices

GD 2,5,8 2 CCRL6


8.4.2 Identify names,

purposes and

characteristics of

common network cables

Packet Tracer Activity:

Cable a Simple Network Junior/Senior Research

Project. Discuss research paper

guidelines

Research paper must:

use MLA-style format

demonstrate appropriate use of

research and citation

(paraphrasing, quoting, in-text

citation, and works-cited page)

contain 1-2 quotations and 1-2

paraphrases

use 12 pt. font, Times New

Roman, double spaced

contain an MLA-style heading

1,2,6 2 1,4,6 RI 1, 2, 3, 7, 9a; L1,2,3; W2, 4-10





or an MLA-style cover page

Length:

Juniors: 750-1000 words; 3-

5sources

Seniors: 1000-1500 words; 5-

7 sources


8.5 Describe LAN

topologies and

architectures

Worksheets: LAN

Topologies (Draw) 5,6,8 2 1,6 CCR

W5


8.6 Identify Standards

Organizations GD 5,6,8 2 1,6 CCR

L6


8.7 Identify Ethernet

Standards Worksheet: Ethernet

Standards TCI: MLA-style


Parenthetical Citation (Day 2)

Review guidelines of in-text citation.


understanding of parenthetical citation by


sources.

5,6,8 2 1,6,7 RI 1, 2, 3, 7, 9a; L1,2,3; W2, 4-10


8.8 Explain TCP/IP and

OSI models Media Activity: OSI

Model 5,6,8 2 1 CCR

W5


8.9.1 Install or update a

NIC driver Worksheet: Internet

Search for NIC drivers

TCI: MLA-style

research and citation. Review guidelines of the works-cited

page. Students will evaluate and develop 5,6,8 2 1 RI 1,

2, 3,





(8.9.1) Understanding the

Works-Cited Page (Day 1)

their understanding of works cited by


sources.

7, 9a; L1,2,3; W2, 4-10


8.9.2 Attach computer to

existing network Packet Tracer: Adding

Computers to an

existing network (8.9.2)

1,5,8 2 1 CCRR1


8.9.3 Describe the

installation of a modem GD 1,5,8 2 1 CCR

L5


8.10 Identify names,

purpose , and

characteristics of other

technologies used to

establish connectivity

Worksheet: Answer

broadband questions

(8.10.2)

TCI: MLA-style

research and citation. Understanding the

Works-Cited Page (Day 2)

Review guidelines of the works-cited

page. Students will evaluate and develop

their understanding of works cited by


sources.

1,5,8 2 1 RI 1, 2, 3, 7, 9a; L1,2,3; W2, 4-10



common preventative


used for networks

Worksheet: Preventative

maintenance plan for

network devices and

cabling

1,5,8 2 1 CCRW6

110 Module 8: 8.12 Troubleshoot a Diagnose a network Junior/Senior Research Students will create a PowerPoint 1,2,6 2 1,2,6 CCR





Fundamental Networks network problem (8.12.2) Project. PP Presentation

Guidelines

presentation based on their research

paper.

Discuss Guidelines:

- Use Bullet Points, Not

Paragraphs

- Pay Attention to Design

- Use Images Sparingly

- Pay Attention to Your

Presentation

- Have a Hook

W7


Summary/Review Module 8 Online Exam 2,6,8 2 1 CCRR7

112 Module 9: Fundamental Security

9.1 Explain why security

is important Worksheet: Security

Attacks (9.1) 5,8 2 1 CCR

W4


9.2 Describe security

threats Worksheet: Third party

Anti-Virus Software TCI: Understanding

Parallel Construction;

MLA-style research and

citation. PP Presentations

Understanding Parallel Construction; Students will present PowerPoint or

Prezi presentations based on their

research paper. Students will ask and



2,6,8 2 1 L1,2; SL 1-6

114 Module 9: 9.3 Identify Security GD 2,5,6 2 1 CCR





Fundamental Security Procedures SL4


9.3.4 Describe wireless

security techniques Packet Tracer: Wireless

router security set-up

(9.3.4)

TCI: Understanding

Capitalization; MLA-

style research and


Understanding Capitalization; Students

will present PowerPoint or Prezi

presentations based on their research

paper. Students will ask and answer

pointed questions and offer constructive

comments.

1,5,8 2 1,4,6 L1,2; SL 1-6


9.4 Identify common

preventative


for security

Worksheet: Operating

System Updates (9.4.2) 5,8 2 1,6 CCR

W4


9.5Troubleshoot security Worksheet: Gather

information from

customer (9.5.2)

5,8 2 1,6 VVRSL3


Summary/Review Module 9 Online Exam TCI: Understanding

Proper Nouns; MLA-

style research and


Understanding Proper Nouns; Students

will present PowerPoint or Prezi

presentations based on their research

paper. Students will ask and answer

pointed questions and offer constructive

comments.

5,8 2 1,2 L1,2; SL 1-6

119 Module 10: Communication Skills

10.1 Explain the

relationship between

communication and

Worksheet: Technician

resources (10.1) 4,5 1 1 CCR

10





troubleshooting


10.2 Describe good

communication skills

and professional

behavior

GD: Controlling the

call, Identifying

Difficult Customer

Types

TCI: Understanding

punctuating titles;

MLA-style research and


Understanding punctuating titles;

Students will present PowerPoint or

Prezi presentations based on their

research paper. Students will ask and



3,4 1 1 L1,2; SL 1-6


10.3 Explain the ethics

and legal aspects of

working with computer

technology

GD: Customer Privacy 5,6 1 1,6,7 CCRL6


10.4 Describe the call

center environment and

technician

responsibilities

QA 3,4,5 1 1,6,7 CCRL6


Summary/Review Module 10 Online

Exam TCI: Understanding

Colons Regents practice task I

Listening passage

Understanding colons; Listen to passage

about computer recycling; take notes;

answer questions

3,4,5 1 1 L1,2; SL 1,3; RI 3

124 Final Exam Chapters 1-10 Summary/Review Modules 1-10 Online

Exam 3,4,5 1 1 CCR

R2

125 Module 11: Advanced Personal

Computers

11.1 Give an overview

of field, remote and

bench technician jobs

Worksheet: Job

Opportunities (11.1)

1,2,3 2 1 CCR

R2






Computers

11.2 Explain safe lab

procedures and tool use Labs:

1. Using a

multimeter and

power supply

tester 2. Testing UTP

cables using a

loopback plug

and a cable

meter

TCI: Understanding

semicolons Regents practice

Understanding semicolons; Students will write persuasive letter

asking local business to participate in

computer recycling programs

2,6,8 2 1,4,6,7

L1,2; W1, 4, 5, 6, 9; RI 1, 2, 3


Computers

11.3 Describe situations

requiring replacement of

computer components

Worksheet: research

computer components

(11.3.7)

TCI: 3rd Quarter Post-

test Students will take a test measuring their

understanding of parallelism,

capitalization, punctuating titles, proper

nouns, colons, and semicolons, as well as

MLA research and citation, paraphrasing,

quoting, and citing sources. Test

comprises 25% of TCI grade for marking

period.

1,6 2 1 L1,2, 3; W2, 4, 7, 8


Computers

11.4 Upgrade and

configure PC

components and

peripherals

Labs: NIC Installation RAM Installation

Second Hard drive

1,5 2 1 CCRR1



common preventative

Lab: Clean and inspect

case and components 1,5 2 1 CCR

R1





Computers maintenance techniques

for pc components


Computers

11.6 Troubleshoot

computer components

and peripherals

Lab: Repair boot

problem TCI: Post Test Review Problems solving

Describe the most common problems

with printers and how to solve them. 2,7,8 2 1,4,6 L1,2,

3; SL1,3


Computers

11.6 Troubleshoot

computer components

and peripherals

Lab: Troubleshoot

hardware problems 2,7,8 2 1,4,6 CCR

SL6


Computers


Exam TCI: Regents practice

Part II Read “Beyond The

glass Ceiling :Pay

equity

Students read article and interpret graph. Draft newspaper article.

1,5 2 RI 1, 2, 3

133 Module 12: Advanced Operating

Systems

12.1 Select O.S. based

on customer need Media Activity:

Network Protocols 1,2,6 2 1 CCR

SL6


Systems

12.2 Install, configure an

optimize and operating

system

Lab: Advanced

Operating System

Installations

2,6,8 2 1 CCRR1


Systems

12.3 Create, view and

manage disks

,directories and files

Lab: Creating windows

partitions TCI: Regents practice

Part II

Students will read a newspaper article

about men and women in the work place

and respond to questions.

2,6,8 2 1 RI 1, 2, 3

136 Module 12: 12.4 Schedule automatic Lab: Schedule tasks 2,6,8 2 1 CCR





Advanced Operating

Systems tasks and updates using GUI and “at”

command R1


Systems

12.5 Troubleshoot

Operating Systems Lab: Fix Operating

System Problem TCI: Professional

Documents: Resume Cover Letter Thank You Letter

Overview of professional documents. 2,6,8 2 1 RI 1; W 2, 4, 5,6; L1,2,3


Systems


Exam 2,6,8 2 1 CCR

R5

139 Module 13: Advanced PC Hardware

and Software

13.1 Describe wireless

communication methods

for laptops and portable

devices

Media Activity:

Wireless Technologies 2,6,8 2 1 CCR

L6


and Software

13.2 Describe repairs for

laptops and portable

devices

Worksheet:

Investigating Repair

Centers

TCI: Professional Documents Resume (Day 1)

Students will explore the guidelines of

resume-writing, and they will evaluate the

strengths and weaknesses of various

resumes related to the CISCO field.

1,2,6 2 1 RI 1,5; W 2, 4, 5, 6; L1,2,3


13.3 Select laptop

components Worksheets: Laptop

Batteries, Docking 1,2,6 2 1 CCR

L3





and Software

Stations, DVD Drives,

Laptop RAM


and Software

13.4 Describe

preventative

maintenance procedures

for laptops

GD TCI: Professional Documents Resume (Day 2)


resume-writing, Begin drafting resumes

together.

1,5,7 2 1 RI 1; W 2, 4, 5, 6; L1,2,3


and Software

13.5 Describe how to

troubleshoot a laptop Worksheet: Verify

Work Order Information

(13.5.3)

1,2,6 2 1 CCRL11


and Software


Exam TCI: Professional Documents Resume (Day 3)

Continue work on resumes. Peer

evaluation and peer edit. 1,2,6 2 1 RI 1;

W 2, 4, 5, 6; L1,2,3; SL1

145 Module 14: Advanced Printers and

Scanners

14.1 Describe printer

and scanner safety

hazards and safety

procedures

GD 1,2,6 2 1 CCRL6

146 Module 14: 14.2 Install and Lab: Install 2,5,7 2 1 CCR





Advanced Printers and

Scanners

configure a local printer

and scanner Printer/Scanner R1


Scanners

14.3 Describe how to

share a printer on a

network

Lab: Share a

Printer/Scanner TCI: Professional Documents Resume (Day 4)

Finish and submit resumes. 2,5,7 2 1 RI 1; W 2, 4, 5, 6; L1,2,3


Scanners

14.4 Upgrade and

configure printers and

scanners

Lab: Optimize Scanner

output 2,5,7 2 1 CCR

W6


Scanners

14.5 Describe printers

and scanner maintenance

techniques

Worksheet: Search for

certified printer

technician jobs

TCI: Professional Documents Cover Letters (Day 1)


cover letters-writing, and they will

evaluate the strengths and weaknesses of

various cover letters related to the CISCO

field.

2,5,7 2 1 RI 1,5; W 2, 4, 5, 6; L1,2,3


Scanners






151 Module 15: Advanced Networks

15.1 Identify network

safety hazards and safety

procedures

GD TCI: Professional Documents Cover Letters (Day 2)


cover-letter writing, Begin drafting cover

letters together.

2,6,8 2 1,4 RI 1,5; W 2, 4, 5, 6; L1,2,3


15.2 Design a network

based on the customer’s

needs

Worksheet: Protocols

(15.2.2) 2,6,8 2 1 CCR

W11


15.3 Determine the

components for your

customers network

Worksheet: ISP

Connection Types

(15.3.2)

TCI: Professional Documents Cover Letters (Day 3)

Continue work on cover letters. Peer

evaluation and peer edit. 2,6,8 2 1 RI 1;

W 2, 4, 5, 6; L1,2,3; SL 1


15.4 Implement the

customers network Lab: Browser Setting

Configuration Lab: Set Share

Permissions

2,6,8 2 1 CCRW6


15.5 Upgrade the

customers network Lab: Install and

configure a wireless

NIC

1,2,6 2 1 CCRR1






15.6 Describe

installation,

configuration and

management of a simple

mail server

GD TCI: Professional Documents Cover Letters (Day 4)

Finish and submit cover letter. 2,6,8 2 1 RI 1; W 2, 4, 5, 6; L1,2,3


15.7 Describe

preventative

maintenance procedures

for networks

QA 2,6,8 2 1 CCRL6


15.8 Troubleshoot the

network Lab: Fix Network

Problem TCI: Professional Documents Thank-You Letters

(Day 1)


thank-you letter writing, and they will

evaluate the strengths and weaknesses of

various thank-you letters related to the

CISCO field.

2,6,8 2 1 RI 1,5; W 2, 4, 5, 6; L1,2,3



160 Module 16: Advanced Security

16.1 Outline security

requirements based on

customer need

Worksheet: Answer

Security Policy

Questions (16.1.1)

TCI: Professional Documents Thank-You Letters

(Day 2)


thank-you letter writing. Begin drafting

thank-you letters together.

2,6,8 2 1 RI 1,5; W 2, 4, 5,





6; L1,2,3


16.2 Select security

components based on

customer need

Worksheet: Research

Firewalls (16.2.3) 2,6,8 2 1 CCR

SL6


16.3 Implement

customers security

policy

Lab: Configure

Windows XP firewall TCI: Professional Documents Thank-You Letters

(Day 3)

Continue work on thank-you letters. Peer

evaluation and peer edit. 2,6,8 2 RI

1,5; W 2, 4, 5, 6; L1,2,3; SL 1


16.4 Perform

preventative

maintenance on security

Lab: Data Back-Up and

Recovery 2,6,8 2 1 CCR

W5


16.5 Troubleshoot

security Lab: Security Problem 2,6,8 2 1 CCR

W5


Summary/Review Module 16 online exam TCI: Professional Documents Thank-You Letters

(Day 4)

Finish and submit thank-you letter. 2,6,8 2 1 RI 1; W 2, 4, 5, 6; L1,2,





3

166 Final Exam Chapters 1-16 Summary/Review Modules 1-16 Online

Exam 2,6,8 2 1 CCR

R4

167 CISCO Skills Final Exam Summary/Review CISCO Skills Final

Exam TCI: Interviewing Skills (Day 1)

Discuss interviewing etiquette,

professional presentation, and affective

methods of self-presentation. Read and

discuss article, “Interviewing Well.”

2,6,8 2 1 RI 1,2,3,5; W 2, 4, 5,6; L1,2,3

168 Linux Module Concepts Worksheet: What is

Linux? 2,6,8 2 1 CCR

R11

169 Linux Module Planning the

Implementation Worksheet: Planning the

Implementation 2,6,8 2 1 CCR

W11

170 Linux Module Installation Lab: Ubuntu Installation TCI: Interviewing Skills (Day 2)

Mock Interviews. Students will

demonstrate professionalism and

interviewing skills during mock

interviews.

1,2,6 2 1 SL 2-6

171 Linux Module Configuration Lab: Ubuntu

Configuration 1,5 2 1 CCR

11

172 Linux Module Linux Administration Lab: Managing Users

and File Permissions TCI: Interviewing Skills (Day 3)

Mock Interviews. Students will



interviews.

1,2,5 2 1 SL 2-6





173 Linux Module System Maintenance Lab: Disk and Network

Management 1,2,7 2 1 CCR

11

174 Linux Module Troubleshooting Worksheet: Best

Practices 1,2,5 2 1 CCR

SL6

175 Linux Module Identify, Install and

Maintain Hardware GD TCI: Interviewing Skills

(Day 4) Mock Interviews. Students will



interviews.

1,2,5 2 1 SL 2-6

176 Linux Module Dual Boot Lab: Setup Dual Boot

Using Ubuntu and

Windows

5,8 2 1 CCRSL6

177 Review for A+

Certification Exams TCI: Wrap up Reflections of the year; goals for the

future. 1,2,5 1,6 SL

2-6

178 Review for A+

Certification Exams 1,2,5 1,6 CCR

8

179 Review for A+

Certification Exams TCI: Wrap up Reflections of the year; goals for the

future. 1,2,5 1,6 SL

2-6

180 Review for A+

Certification Exams 1,2,5 1,6 CCR

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