What is the Internet?

• It's a huge computer network that is connected to smaller networks all over the world.

• Millions of people talk to each other and share information over the Internet.

• You can find out almost anything you want to know about the world using the Internet.

What Can I do on the Internet?

• You can find answers to questions and get help with you homework.

• You can send messages by e-mail to other people who are online, too.

• You can visit neat websites by using search engines.

• You can publish stuff on your own website.

• You can join a club through a newsroom or talk to someone in a chat room.

• You can even go shopping.

What does the Internet have for kids?

• You can learn fun stuff about music, sports, animals, art, or anything that interests you.

• You can find information to help you with your homework.

• You can visit websites written by kids for kids.

• You can play games, join clubs, or communicate with penpals.

What is a Website?

• A website is a collection of information on the Internet.

• It is made up of pages words, images, and sounds.

• Every website has an "URL" address to help you find it on the web.

• Search engines help you find the information you are looking for.

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