| Date |
Subject |
Lesson Plan |
| 01/05/26 |
CCNA1 |
Start getting binders ready for grading.
Lab 5.4.2.8: Build and Test a Network Cable using pass-thru RJ-45 connectors (Finish)
Prepare for CCNA1 Mid-Term Exam:
Mid-Term - Networking
Study:
IOS commands; navigation, show, modes, etc.
Subnetting questions
IPv4 frame fields
Types of digital communication
Cable types, wire standards, troubleshooting, and applications
Device types and layers
Basic troubleshooting
ICMP
and other protocols/layers/layer 4 protocol types
Broadcast vs. collision domains
APIPA address
and other address types
Identify standard IPv6 addresses |
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A+ |
Video Explanation: 5.4.1.1 Network Cable Tools (2:58)
Read: 5.4.1.2 Network Tools and Descriptions
Activity: 5.4.1.3 Check Your Understanding - Network Tools
Read: 5.4.2.1 Cable Types
Read: 5.4.2.2 Coaxial Cables
Read: 5.4.2.3 Twisted-Pair Cables
Read: 5.4.2.4 Twisted-Pair Category Ratings
Activity: 5.4.2.5 Twisted-Pair Wire Schemes
Activity: 5.4.2.6 Cable Pinouts |
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BPA Prep |
Work in your Network Design teams to prepare for presentations and prepare for individual contests.
Show example solutions from past Network Design teams.
- Pick a leader.
- Study the problem to be solved.
- Divide the project up into equal parts.
- Start working on your individual part of the solution.
- You will ultimately need a bid price for your solution. Think of a Shark-Tank like solution.
- The presentation is more important than the technology used in the solution.
Computer Networking Technology practice BPA contest!! |
| 01/06/26 |
CCNA1 |
Video: Using the Reminder app on iPhone
Video: 5 Tips for Better iPhone Reminders (4:48)
Link: Module 10 Reading Organizer
Reference: CCNA Official Cert Guide: Chapter 15: Operating Cisco Routers
Start Chapter 10 - Basic Router Configuration
Read: 10.0.1 Why should I take this module?
Read: 10.0.2 What will I learn in this module?
Video: CBTNugg: #19 Understanding Routing Core (35:15)
Read: 10.1.1 Basic Router Configuration Steps
Read: 10.1.2 Basic Router Configuration Example
Syntax Checker: 10.1.3 Configure Initial Router Settings
PT: 10.1.4 Configure Initial Router Settings
Assignment: Module 10 Study Guide 1-4 |
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A+ |
Read: 5.4.3.1 Fiber-Optic Cables
Read: 5.4.3.2 Types of Fiber Media
Read: 5.4.3.3 Fiber-Optic Connectors
Activity: 5.4.3.4 Check Your Understanding - Fiber Cables and Connectors
Link: Monoprice.com
Read: 5.5.1.1 Summary
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| 01/07/26 |
CCNA1 |
Review yesterday's lab: PT: 10.1.4 Configure Initial Router Settings
Start Chapter 10, Section 2 - Configure Router Interfaces
Read: 10.2.1 Configure Router Interfaces
Read: 10.2.2 Configure Router Interfaces Example
Read: 10.2.3 Verify Interface Configuration
Read: 10.2.4 Configuration Verification Commands
Video: How to Configure A Router Interface IP Address (5:01)
Syntax Checker: 10.2.5 Configure Interfaces
Lab: Configuring Basic Router Settings (Together in class)
Assignment: Module 10 Study Guide 5-6
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A+ |
On your own - Video: Network Chuck: Top 10 Study Habits (1:31:51)
For A+ Mid-Term Exam Study:
Identify installed components
Identify computer port types
Types of drives
Data conversions such as MB to KB
Basic networking
RAID
DHCP commands
Decimal to Hex conversions
Binary to Decimal conversions
CPU sockets
|
| 01/08/26 |
CCNA1 |
Activity: Go Over/Pass out BPA State Field Trip Packets
Start Module 10, Section 3 - Configure Default Gateway
Video: Jeremy's IT Lab: Routing Fundamentals (31:00)
Lab: Configuring Basic Router Settings
Go to Step 17 and stop. We will do Step 17 together in class.
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A+ |
Video: A Guided Tour of Apple Vision Pro (9:54)
Activity: Worksheet New Technology
|
| 01/09/26 |
CCNA1 |
None today
|
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A+ |
Activity: Chapter 5 Quiz
Review Video: Jason Johnson: ITE Chapter 5 Review (28:27)
Chapter 5 Test |
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BPA Prep |
Work in your teams to prepare for presentations and prepare for individual contests.
Contests today:
- Device Configuration and Servicing
- Linux Operating System Fundamentals
- Server Administration using Microsoft
- Computer Network Technology
|
| 01/12/26 |
CCNA1 |
Networking Mid-Term Exam today |
| |
A+ |
None today |
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BPA Prep |
Work in your teams to prepare for presentations and prepare for individual contests.
Contests today:
- IT Concepts (Open)
- Computer Program Concepts (Open event)
- Computer Security
- Network Administration Using Cisco
|
| 01/13/26 |
CCNA1 |
None today |
| |
A+ |
A+ Hardware Midterm Exam |
| 01/14/26 |
BPA Prep |
Work in your teams to prepare for presentations and prepare for individual contests.
Contests today: Make-up contests. |
| 01/15/26 |
CCNA1 |
Binders due today!
End of the first semester, second grading period (2026)
Work in your teams to prepare for presentations and prepare for individual contests.
Video: CBTNuggets: How to Configure IP Addresses on a Cisco Device (9:51)
Read: 10.3.1 Default Gateway on a Host
Read: 10.3.2 Default Gateway on a Switch
Syntax Checker: 10.3.3 Configure the Default Gateway
PT: 10.3.4 Connect a Router to a LAN
Assignment: Module 10 Study Guide 7-17 (end) |
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A+ |
None today |
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BPA Prep |
Work in your teams to prepare for presentations and prepare for individual contests.
Contests today: Last chance to do any make-up contests. |
| 01/20/26 |
CCNA1 |
Discussion: Test taking advice
Review: Study Guide Question #11
Activity: Take down lab and clear config files. Be sure to reboot and verify files have been cleared.
Discussion: State BPA Field trip form
PT: 10.3.5 Troubleshoot Default Gateway Issues (60 minutes+)
Start Module 10, Section 4 - Module Practice and Quiz
Demonstration Video: 10.4.1 Network Device Differences: Part 1 (4:30)
Demonstration Video: 10.4.2 Network Device Differences: Part 2 (10:16)
Assignment: Module 10 Study Guide 7-17 (end)
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A+ |
Start Chapter 6 - Applied Networking
Read: 6.0.1.1 Introduction
Video Explanation: 6.1.1.1 MAC Addressing (4:55)
Video Explanation: 6.1.1.2 IPv4 Addressing
Video Explanation: 6.1.1.3 IPv6 Addressing
Read: 6.1.1.4 Two Network Addresses
Read: 6.1.1.5 Displaying the Addresses |
| 01/21/26 |
BPA Prep |
BPA Event Day - Mandatory Dress-up Day
BPA Regional Contest Presentations
Judged events! Dress up and go directly to the Valley Inn Restaurant today. |
| 01/22/26 |
CCNA1 |
Do A+ First today
Don't forget to use the post-it notes and write the IPs on the topology diagram.
Lab: 10.4.4 Build a Switch and Router Network (Use the 4221 routers). Give the devices the lab assigned name plus your first name, i.e. R1-Tommy. Copy, edit, and print out config files for both router and switch. Keep the configs to one printed page per device and staple to lab. Show me your pings for sign-off please. FULLY CONFIGURE THE SWITCH JUST LIKE THE ROUTER PLEASE.
Use Telnet and IP Host configs to increase your lab skills and speed. |
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A+ |
Read: 6.1.1.6 IPv4 Address Format
Video: Professor Messer: IPv4 and IPv6 Addressing (7:32)
Read: 6.1.1.7 IPv6 Address Formats
Video: Static IP vs Dynamic IP Address (4:53)
Read: 6.1.1.8 Static Addressing
Read: 6.1.1.9 Dynamic Addressing
Read: 6.1.1.10 DNS
Video: Professor Messer: APIPA - CompTIA Network+ (3:34)
LearnKey: 200-1101 Domain 2: SOHO Networks. IP Addressing: Questions 1-7 |
| 01/23/26 |
CCNA1 |
BPA Awards Ceremony Field Trip - Business dress - bring lunch money |
| 01/26/26 |
CCNA1 |
Activity: Tear down lab 10.4.4 and remove configurations from devices when done. Be sure to print configs.
Assignment: Study for Modules 8-10 Test tomorrow
Read: 10.4.4 What did I learn in this module?
Activity: 10.4.6 Module Quiz - Basic Router Configuration
Reference: CCNA Official Cert Guide: Chapter 15: Operating Cisco Routers
Activity: Online quiz
Resource: Common Ports "Cheat Sheet" - Make sure you have with you to State BPA
Link: LearnKey |
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A+ |
LearnKey: 200-1101 Domain 2: Network Configuration Concepts. IP Addressing: Questions 1-7
Read: 6.1.11 DHCP Operation
Read: 6.1.1.12 VLAN
Read: 6.1.13 Link-local IPv4 and IPv6 Addresses
Video: Rick Graziani: IPv6 Link Local Address (7:16)
Activity: 6.1.1.14 Check Your Understanding - Network Addressing
PT: 6.1.2.1 Add Computers to an Existing Network |
| 01/27/26 |
CCNA1 |
Review: Modules 8-10
Review Video: Jason Johnson: Module 8, Part 1 (10:10)
Review Video: Jason Johnson: Module 8, Part 2 (7:44)
Review Video: Jason Johnson: Module 9 (6:59)
Review Video: Jason Johnson: Module 10 (10:19)
Review PowerPoint: Module 10
Test: Modules 8-10
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A+ |
Video: Psychology Professor's Viral Study Techniques: A+ Students Love It! (9:27)
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Reference |
Activity: Review Kahoot w/parents - Port Numbers and Devices |