Computer8-world-wide-web lesson in grade 8

Lesson

1. The World Wide Web: Understanding Its Basics

2. Introduction to the World Wide Web The World Wide Web (WWW) is used by millions daily. It's essential for activities like checking the weather, chatting, and even starting revolutions. But what exactly is the WWW?

3. The Web vs. The Internet The WWW is not the same as the internet. The internet is how computers connect to share information. The WWW is a way to access this information.

4. How Computers Connect Initially, computers connected directly to each other. Today, networks allow seamless communication. The internet supports various uses like email and file transfer.

5. What is a Web Server? Think of the WWW as a city with skyscrapers. Each skyscraper is a web server, storing and sharing information. Websites are like rooms in these skyscrapers.

6. Creating a Website To create a website, you rent space on a web server. You fill this space with information. This information is organized for easy access by others.

7. Web Addresses and Domain Names Web addresses help us find websites. They include domain names, like www.example.com. These addresses guide us to the information we need.

8. Languages of the Web Websites use languages like HTML and JavaScript. Web browsers translate these codes into text, images, and videos. This makes it easy for us to understand web content.

9. The Web as a Virtual City The WWW is like a huge virtual city. We communicate using web languages. Browsers act as translators, making information accessible.

10. The Power of Hyperlinks Hyperlinks connect different web pages. They allow us to explore information in a non-linear way. This mimics how our brains naturally think and connect ideas.

11. The Web: A Reflection of Society The WWW reflects our vast society and individual minds. It connects people across all boundaries. The web transcends race, gender, age, time, and place.

12. Answer Express your thoughts! Pages 11 and Check What You Have Learned! Page 12