Introduction
Let's Take a Ride.....on the Information Super Highway!
Have you ever asked yourself questions about the Internet?
- How does it work?
- How does it know what website to put on my screen?
- How do links work?
- Who creates the webpages?
- What do they look like in the background?
- Do I know the terminology and language related to the Internet?
If you don't now, you will when you get finish with this ride........buckle your seatbelt you are going to ride the Information Super Highway!
Task
Your task is to explore the internet with the links to websites and videos you are provided. By accessing this information you will learn the language and terminology of the Internet.
Process
Information Super Highway
Resources:
Websites:
https://edu.gcfglobal.org/en/internetbasics/what-is-the-internet/1/
https://computer.howstuffworks.com/internet/basics/internet.htm
https://www.computerhope.com/jargon/h/html.htm
https://computer.howstuffworks.com/internet/basics/internet-collapse.htm
feel free to use a search engine if you decide to do further research
Videos:
Use this Google Doc to take notes on the information you find. ****Don't forget to make a copy!*
https://docs.google.com/document/d/1v4ugefCR-9YwpyE4DFC4j9RGqCZfEYK9LGYguAC7sTs/edit?usp=sharing
What exactly is the Internet?
When was the Internet created?
What is HTML?
Do I need "software" to view the internet? If so, what software do I need? 
Sometimes I use a "public computer or device". Is there a difference between public and private/personal technology and internet usage? 
HINT: AUP
At home does your Internet service just automatically show up when you turn on a device? How do you get your Internet service at home? 
http:// What does this stand for? 
Hyperlinks-What are they? What do they look like? How do they work? What do they do? 
Find your our source/webpage or video to explain Emoticons. Give two examples and explain what they mean. 