Overview

Through an unplugged activity students see the difficulties in trying to maintain a universal name-to-IP address mapping. The Domain Name System (DNS) is introduced and students can experiment with a simplified version using the Internet Simulator.

Vocab

• DNS - short for Domain Name System, this system translates domain names (like example.com) to IP addresses (like 93.184.216.34)

Resources

• Names and Addresses - Worksheet (copy as MS Word, Google Doc)

• DNS Partner Questionnaire - Activity Guide (copy as MS Word, Google Doc)

• Research: DNS in the Real World - Activity Guide (copy as MS Word, Google Doc)

• The Internet: IP Addresses and DNS - Video (download)