What Is the Internet?

For kids

Hi everyone! Ever wonder how you can watch videos, play games, or talk to your friends online? It's all thanks to the internet! Let's learn what it is and how it works.

What Is the Internet, Exactly?

Imagine the internet as a giant network! It's like a super-duper highway that connects computers all over the world. These computers can "talk" to each other by sending information back and forth. This information can be pictures, words, videos, and so much more!

How Does the Internet Work?

Think of it like a postal service, but for information. When you want to see a website, your computer sends a request. Here’s how it roughly works:

• You type in a website address (like a street address).
• Your computer sends a message to a special computer that knows where the website lives.
• That special computer finds the website and sends the information back to your computer.
• Your computer shows you the website so you can see pictures, read words, and play games!

Isn't that neat? The internet is always busy, connecting people and sharing information. Keep exploring and learning! You're doing great!