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| 10/21/25 | CCNA1 | Subnet Practice #8 Discussion: Module 4 - The Physical Layer Link: Module 4 Reading Organizer Video: Multiple Choice Taking Strategies and Tips (3:36) *** THERE ARE A LOT OF THINGS TO MEMORIZE IN THIS MODULE. BE PREPARED!! *** Start Module 4 - Physical Layer Start: Module 4, Section 0 - Introduction Activity: Module 4 Tour Read: 4.0.1 Why should I take this module? Start Module 4, Section 1 - Purpose of the Physical Layer Read: 4.1.1 The Physical Connection Read: 4.1.2 The Physical Layer Activity: 4.1.3 Check Your Understanding - Purpose of the Physical Layer Assignment: Module 4 Reading Organizer questions 1-2 |
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| A+ | Video: 3.1.2.1 - Configure BIOS - UEFI Settings Read: 3.1.2.2 BIOS and UEFI Security Read: 3.1.2.3 Update the Firmware Activity: Check Your Understanding - BIOS and UEFI Configuration Terminology Lab: 3.1.2.5 Search for BIOS or UEFI Firmware Updates |
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| 10/22/25 | Capture the Flag Competition Students can access the game using the link below: Get into assigned teams and solve as many security problems as you can. Link: Online Tools |
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| 10/23/25 | CCNA1 | Redo Subnet Problem #8 Start Module 4, Section 2 - Physical Layer Characteristics Read: 4.2.1 Physical Layer Standards Read: 4.2.2 Physical Components Read: 4.2.3 Encoding
Read: 4.2.4 Signaling
Read: 4.2.5 Bandwidth Read: 4.2.6 Bandwdth Terminology
Assignment: Network Baseline Testing Worksheet Activity: Speed Test: Fast.com Lab: Internet Speed Test Activity: 4.2.7 Check Your Understanding - Physical Layer Characteristics
Assignment: Module 4 Study Guide 3-10 |
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| A+ | Install Oracle VirtualBox on your local machine Copy OS Windows 10 to your desktop Finish installing Windows 10 to your new virtual computer Install as though it is your computer - you may have to create a Microsoft Account Link to: Virtual PC Installation video |
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| 10/24/25 | CCNA1 | Last day of 1st grading period. Activity: Subnet Class B Practice #1 Start Module 4, Section 3 - Copper Cabling Read: 4.3.1 Characteristics of Copper Cabling Read: 4.3.2 Types of Copper Cabling
Read: 4.3.3 Unshielded twisted-pair (UTP) Read: 4.3.4 Shielded twisted-pair (STP) Video: Professor Messer: Copper Cabling (9:28) Read: 4.3.5 Coaxial cable Activity: 4.3.6 Copper Cabling Review Video: Professor Messer: Network Fundamentals (6:18) Assignment: Module 4 Reading Organizer questions 11-25 |
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| A+ | Video: LearnKey: Domain 4: Client-Side Virtualization (7:22) Assignment: LearnKey Worksheet: Virtual Machine Requirements |
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| 10/27/25 | CCNA1 | Activity: Subnet Practice Class B #2 Read: 4.4.1 Properties of UTP Cabling Read: 4.4.2 UTP Cabling Standards and Connectors Video: Professor Messer: Troubleshooting Copper Cables (6:19)
Video: Solid wire vs. stranded wire. (2:00) Read: 4.4.3 Straight-through and Crossover UTP Cables
Activity: 4.4.4 Activity - Cable Pinouts Video: How to install an RJ45 connector on a CAT5 Ethernet network Patch Cable (7:38) Lab: 4.2.2.7 Building an Ethernet Crossover Cable (Start) Assignment: Module 4 Reading Organizer 26-31 |
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| A+ | None today |
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| 10/28/25 | CCNA1 | You won't do well here because you won't be aquiring the skills and knowledge needed if you are:
Discussion: 100% Club Review: Subnet Practice #2 Subnet Problem Class B Practice #3 Subnet Practice: Find the Magic Number/Network Address Discussion: Solid vs. Stranded Ethernet Cable Video: The Difference between solid and standard cable (2:00) Video: How to Terminate and Crimp Cat5e (2:00) |
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| A+ | None today |
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| 10/29/25 | CCNA1 | Optional Video: How Generative AI is Changing Entry-Level Cybersecurity Roles (1:13:38) Lab: 4.2.2.7 Building an Ethernet Crossover Cable (Finish) Start Module 4, Section 5 - Fiber-Optic Cabling Read: 4.5.1 Properties of Fiber-Optic Cabling Read: 4.5.2 Types of Fiber Media
Read: 4.5.3 Fiber-Optic Cabling Usage
Video: Submarine Cable (8:44) Read: 4.5.4 Fiber-Optic Connectors
Read: 4.5.5 Fiber Patch Cords Read: 4.5.6 Fiber versus Copper Activity: 4.5.7 Check Your Understanding - Fiber-Optic Cabling Assignment: Module 4 Reading Organizer questions 32-40 |
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| A+ | Lab: 3.1.2.7 Install Third-Party Software in Windows - in virtual machine (15 minutes) Read: 3.2.1.1 Wattage and Voltage Read: 3.2.1.2 Power Supply Voltage Setting Video: Ohm's Law Explained Simply (6:27) Video: LearnKey: Domain 3: Power Supplies (5:24)
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| 10/30/25 | CCNA1 | Video: Best Certification ROI (9:44) Module 4 Test coming next Thursday. Know the information in the text. Memorize those items I mentioned that you must memorize. There will also be test review questions from past modules. Start Module 4, Section 6 - Wireless Media Read: 4.6.1 Properties of Wireless Media Read: 4.6.2 Types of Wireless Media Read: 4.6.3 Wireless LAN Activity: 4.6.4 Check Your Understanding - Wireless Media PT: 4.6.5 Connect a Wired and Wireless LAN (30 minutes) Assignment: Module 4 Reading Organizer questions 41-45 (end) Assignment: Study for Module 4 Test |
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| A+ | Read: 3.2.2.1 Power Fluctuation Types Read: 3.2.2.2 Power Protection Devices Activity: 3.2.2.3 Check Your Understanding – Power Fluctuation Terms Read: 3.3.1.1 CPU Architectures Read: 3.3.1.2 Enhancing CPU Operation Read: 3.3.1.3 Multicore Processors Read: 3.3.1.4 CPU Cooling Mechanisms Activity: 3.3.1.5 CPU Architectures and Operation Activity: 3.3.2.1 What Do You Already Know? - RAID
Read: RAID Concepts |
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| 10/31/25 | CCNA1 | Halloween Contest Module 4 Test next Thursday. Know the information in the text. Memorize those items I mentioned you must memorize. There will also be review questions from past modules. Subnet Practice: Class B #3 Review Subnet Practice Class B #4 Video Class Vote Link: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSc3T_-C7DfEpu37J9qCdDeUH0x0-4ww7zvhIE04jDmzcDbAjQ/viewform Lab: 4.6.6 View Wired and Wireless NIC Information (30 minutes) Video: What is a Proxy Server? (4:42) Assignment: Study for Module 4 Test |
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| A+ | Video: Professor Messer: RAID Concepts (7:20) Read: RAID Levels Activity: 3.3.2.4 Check Your Understanding – RAID Levels Video: LearnKey Domain 3.4 x64/x86 |
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| 11/03/25 | CCNA1 |
BPA Sign-ups: https://forms.gle/XYGF48zP5FDgEKbD9 Subnet Practice Class B #4 Discussion: 8th & 10th Grade Visits Module 4 Test on Friday. Know the information in the text. Memorize those items I mentioned you must memorize. There will also be review test questions from past modules. Video: Ethernet Cables, UTP vs STP, Straight vs Crossover, CAT 5,5e,6,7,8 Network Cables (7:06) Start Module 4, Section 7 - Module Practice and Quiz Video: Professor Messer: NAT (7:01) PT: 4.7.1 Physical Layer Exploration Activity: Visual Traceroute Installation: |
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| A+ | None today |
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| 11/04/25 | CCNA1 | No school - Election Day |
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| 11/05/25 | Field Trip | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 11/06/25 | CCNA1 | Activity: Subnet Practice Class B #5 PT: 4.7.1 Physical Layer Exploration (Finish) LearnKey: Network+: Cables and Connectors Review Video: What is SFP Transceiver and How Does It Work (2:57) PT: 4.7.2 Connect the Physical Layer (30 minutes) Read: 4.7.2 What did I learn in this module? Review Quiz: Physical Layer. Use this to assess your depth of understanding before tomorrow's test. Assignment: Study for Module 4 Test Tomorrow. Read the entire chapter 4. |
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| A+ | Review: Video & USB Ports Link: USB Ports Read: 3.3.3.1 Legacy Ports Read: 3.3.3.2 Video and Graphic Ports Read: 3.3.3.4 SATA Cables and Connectors Read: 3.3.3.5 Twisted Pair Cables and Connectors Read: 3.3.3.6 Coax Cables and Connectors Read: 3.3.3.7 SCSI and IDE Cables and Connectors Activity: 3.3.3.8 Check Your Understanding - Identify the External Connectors |
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| 11/07/25 | CCNA1 Section 2 |
Lab: Mapping the Internet (60 minutes) Assignment: Study for Module 4 Test Review: Class B Subnet Problem Review Video: Jason Johnson CCNA1, Module 4 (29:44) Start Chapter 5 - Number Systems |
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| A+ | Read: 3.3.3.3 USB Cables and Connectors Read: 3.3.4.1 Monitor Characteristics Read: 3.3.4.2 Monitor Terms Read: 3.3.4.3 Display Standards Read: 3.3.4.4 Using Multiple Monitors Activity: 3.3.4.5 Check Your Understanding - Monitor Terminology Read: 3.4.1.1 Motherboard Upgrade Read: 3.4.1.2 Steps to Upgrade a Motherboard Read: 3.4.1.3 CPU Upgrade Read: 3.4.1.4 Storage Device Upgrade Read: 3.4.1.5 Peripheral Upgrades Read: 3.4.1.6 Power Supply Upgrade Link: Seasonic.com Lab: 3.4.1.7 Research a Hardware Upgrade Read: 3.5.1.1 Safe Disposal Methods Read: 3.5.1.2 Safety Data Sheets Activity: 3.5.1.3 Check Your Understanding - Safe Disposal Read: 3.6.1.1 Chapter 3 Review Study: Chapter 3 Test Study: Prepare for Chapter 3 Test - Study Guide |
