Internet
Internet
Curriculum Map | Digital Foundations
Summary
Students learn that the internet connects people, devices, information, and services. The lesson introduces browser vocabulary and safe, purposeful use.
Teacher Overview
Use this lesson once students can identify computers and applications. Keep the focus practical: what the internet helps us do, what browser parts mean, and which safe habits students should use every time.
Core idea:
- The internet connects devices and information.
- A browser is an application used to visit websites.
- Links, tabs, addresses, and searches help people move through online information.
- Students need adult-guided safe habits online.
Level 1 - Entry
Goal: Students can identify the internet as a way devices connect to information.
Teacher prep:
- Open the teacher slides.
- Prepare one safe, teacher-chosen website example.
Steps:
- Ask students where computers get online videos, games, pictures, or websites.
- Introduce the internet as a connection to information and services.
- Show a browser and one safe website.
- Name visible parts such as page, button, link, or search.
- Complete one activity page.
Check for understanding:
- Student can say that the internet helps devices connect to information.
Extension:
- Ask students to name one thing people should ask an adult before doing online.
Level 2 - Developing
Goal: Students can use basic browser vocabulary and describe safe online choices.
Teacher prep:
- Prepare screenshots or a live demonstration with tabs, links, search, and address bar.
Steps:
- Review what the internet is.
- Demonstrate a link, tab, and website address.
- Discuss the difference between exploring safely and clicking everything.
- Students match browser words to examples.
- Students write or share one safe internet rule.
Check for understanding:
- Student can identify at least one browser part.
- Student can describe one safe action.
Extension:
- Ask students to compare a search result, a website title, and a link.
Level 3 - Extending
Goal: Students can explain how to use the internet for a purpose while staying safe.
Teacher prep:
- Prepare a simple information goal, such as finding facts about an animal or place using teacher-approved sites.
Steps:
- Give students a clear online purpose.
- Model choosing an appropriate website or result.
- Discuss what students should do if something confusing, surprising, or unsafe appears.
- Students choose or identify useful information from a safe source.
- Students explain the safe steps they followed.
Check for understanding:
- Student can connect internet use to a purpose.
- Student can name what to do when unsure online.
Extension:
- Ask students to create a short class internet safety poster or slide.