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The internet

I can explain the difference between the internet and the World Wide Web and describe some of the services the internet offers.

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Key learning points

  1. The internet is a global network of networks that shares information using the World Wide Web (WWW).
  2. The WWW is a system of web pages that we access using the internet.
  3. The internet provides a platform for a wide range of services.

Keywords

  • Internet - the global system of interconnected computer networks

  • World Wide Web (WWW) - a service provided via the internet that allows us to access web pages and other shared files

  • Web page - a document viewed using a web browser

Common misconception

The internet is the same as the World Wide Web.

The World Wide Web is a service that is offered over the internet. The internet is the network that transfers data whilst the World Wide Web is the system of sharing information that people use.

Ask the students to create a mind map or concept map to illustrate the different services offered over the internet and how they relate to the World Wide Web. Make sure that pupils understand how much we use computer networks as part of our everyday lives.
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6 Questions

Q1.
What is bandwidth?
the speed at which data travels
Correct answer: the amount of data that can be transferred in a given time
the strength of a wireless signal
the number of devices on a network
Q2.
What does 'Mbps' stand for?
megabytes per second
millibits per second
Correct answer: megabits per second
microbytes per second
Q3.
Which of the following wireless technologies has the highest bandwidth?
Correct answer: 5G
4G
3G
Bluetooth
Q4.
Which of these activities requires the least bandwidth?
streaming a 4K movie
Correct answer: sending an email
playing an online game
Q5.
Which of these activities needs the highest bandwidth?
checking the weather
Correct answer: watching a 4K video
reading online news
sending an email with a file attachment
Q6.
Which of the following statements about bandwidth is true?
Higher bandwidth always means faster internet speed.
Bandwidth is measured in meters per second.
Correct answer: Increasing bandwidth can reduce buffering when streaming videos.
Wireless networks always have higher bandwidth than wired networks.

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6 Questions

Q1.
What is the main difference between the internet and the World Wide Web (WWW)?
Correct answer: The internet is a global network of networks, while the WWW is a service.
The internet is used for communication, while the WWW is used for entertainment.
The internet is wireless, while the WWW is wired.
The internet is faster than the WWW.
Q2.
Which of the following are ways that data can be transmitted over the internet?
Correct answer: fibre-optic cables
Correct answer: satellites
Correct answer: microwave links
lasers
Q3.
Which of the following statements about the World Wide Web (WWW) is true?
The WWW is another name for the internet.
Correct answer: The WWW is a collection of web pages that can be accessed through a web browser.
The WWW does not require the internet to function.
The WWW is only used for social media.
Q4.
Which of the following activities requires the internet?
Correct answer: sending an email
playing a video game on a retro games console
Correct answer: streaming a movie
Correct answer: making a video call
Q5.
What is an example of an internet service that allows you to store files and access them from anywhere?
email
Correct answer: cloud storage
instant messaging
VoIP
Q6.
What is VoIP used for?
sending text messages
playing online games
Correct answer: making voice and video calls over the internet
sharing files with others