Summary
Code.org's kid-friendly explainer on what the internet actually is: a huge network of connected computers and cables that pass information back and forth. A good grounding video before any deeper digital-citizenship or online-safety lesson.
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All ages
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Teaching resources
Discussion questions
Discussion
This video explains what the internet is and how it connects computers around the world.
- In your own words, what is the internet?
- What are some everyday things you do that use the internet?
- What's one part of how the internet works that surprised you?
- Why do you think it matters to understand how the internet works, not just use it?
Quick work-a-long
Words to know: network, connected, information.
Try it: List three devices in your home that connect to the internet, and one piece of information each one sends or receives.