The internet and the web

Topics Year 4/5
This unit is part of Computational Thinking and Creativity Introduction to Computational Thinking and Creativity

Objectives

Computing

  • Understand computer networks including the internet, how they provide multiple services, such as the world wide web and the opportunities they offer for communication and collaboration.
  • Use search technologies effectively, appreciate how results are selected and ranked, and be discerning in evaluating digital content.
  • Be responsible, competent, confident and creative users of information and communication technology.
  • Evaluate and apply information technology, including new or unfamiliar technologies, analytically to solve problems.

Lesson Planning

Use role-play to understand how the internet works and the difference between the internet and the world-wide-web; present your understanding through a video, presentation, poster or model.

Teaching Outcomes:

  • To understand the difference between the internet and the world-wide-web and how the web needs the internet for its existence.
  • To evaluate and analyse the importance of computer networks on our lives.

Children will:

  • Understand the difference between the internet and the world-wide-web and how the web needs the internet for its existence.
  • Evaluate and analyse the importance of computer networks on our lives.
  • Present their understanding of the internet and web through a video, presentation, poster or model.

You Will Need

  • Inflatable globe or hula hoop
  • Card and pens
  • Lego™
  • Books of different genres
  • Wool and tape
  • Chalk
  • Post it notes or paper & tape