Ancient superhighways
In this lesson, students compare physical networks (wired and wireless) to the ancient network related to First Nations Peoples’ trading practices throughout history, including trade routes.
Additional details
| Year band(s) | 7-8, 9-10 |
|---|---|
| Content type | Lesson ideas |
| Format | Web page |
| Core and overarching concepts | Digital systems |
| Australian Curriculum Digital Technologies code(s) |
AC9TDI8K02
Investigate how data is transmitted and secured in wired and wireless networks including the internet
AC9TDI10K01
Investigate how hardware and software manage, control and secure access to data in networked digital systems |
| Keywords | First Nations trade routes, computer networks, cyber threats, trading, Country/Place, interactive map, ancient superhighway |
| Integrated, cross-curriculum, special needs | HASS, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Histories and Cultures |
| Organisation | ESA |
| Copyright | These resources may be used under a Creative Commons Attribution-Non Commercial-No Derivatives (CC BY-NC-ND 4.0) licence. These resources were created by Tania Taylor and Kim Martin. |
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