Summary
What actually *is* the internet? Ruff's pal Chet helps explain that it's a giant network of computers all over the world passing information back and forth. A plain-language look at the machinery behind the screen, so kids picture something real instead of magic.
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Discussion questions
Discussion
Understanding *how* the internet works makes it feel less mysterious and easier to use wisely.
- In your own words, what is the internet?
- How does information travel from one place to another online?
- What surprised you about how the internet works?
Quick work-a-long
Vocabulary: network, connect, computer, information.
Try it: Draw a simple picture showing two computers sending a message to each other over the internet.