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      Lesson details

      Learning outcome

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

      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 - a global system of interconnected computer networks

      • World Wide Web (WWW) - a service provided via the internet that allows users to access and navigate linked content, such as web pages

      • Web page - a service provided via the internet that allows users to access and navigate linked content, such as web pages

      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.

      Teacher tip

      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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      Prior knowledge starter quiz

      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.

      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

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