Essential Question:
- How do we explore the differences between alternative operating systems?
Learning Objectives:
- Identify the three major Linux distributions families (Debian, Arch, and Fedora)
- Implement basic virtualization techniques to create and manage Linux environments
- Differentiate between desktop environments (KDE vs GNOME) and their impact on user experience
Standards:
- NYS Next Generation Learning Standards RST.4.11-12 — Determine the meaning of symbols, key terms, and other content-specific words and phrases as they are used in scientific or technical sources.
- New York State Learning Standards CDOS 3a — Students will demonstrate mastery of the foundation skills and competencies essential for success in the workplace.
- CompTIA IT Fundamentals 3.2 — Compare and contrast components of an operating system.
Materials:
Scaffolds:
Bridging Learning Gaps:
- Resources are provided to scholars that covers previous day's content
- Previous content is reviewed during opening task
Differentiation:
- Various mediums of content is provided to scholars to use
Opening Task (30 mins)
- Scholars will complete opening task on Schoology covering topics learned from python foundations unit
- Randomly selected scholar will facilitate review with peers
Linux Facts Scavenger Hunt (10 Minutes)
Scholars will have 5 minutes to research 5 facts about Linux Scholars will share five facts and receive prizes for each fact correctly found
Facts:
- Linux was created as a side project by Linus Torvalds in 1991
- Linux is built upon Unix
- Linux is not a single operating system but a category of operating systems that are all based on the same source (kernel)
- Each independent version is called a distribution
- Linux is Open Source
Mini Lesson (20 Minutes)
Teacher guided lesson about Linux and its various categorizations
- Debian, Arch, Fedora
- KDE vs GNOME
PC Setup (10 Minutes)
Scholars will setup their PCs to start work after break
Break Time (10 Minutes)
Work Time (60 Minutes)
Scholars will have work time to complete their labs
- Lab 1.3D - Virtualization