Navigating the Internet: Browsing & Surfing

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Age Range:  Kids (5–9), Tweens (10–13), Teens (14–18), Adults (18+)

Skills Topic:  connecting to the Internet, navigating websites

What Is This Resource?

This is an online resource created by Boston Public Library to help beginners understand what the internet is and how to use it.

What Will I Learn? 

After you complete this online lesson, you will be able to:

  • Identify and use a web browser to access and navigate websites
  • Describe how to use hyperlinks and URLs to move between web pages
  • Use search engines to find specific information online

Key Vocabulary:

  • Web Browser: Software used to access and view websites on the internet
  • URL: The unique address of a website
  • Hyperlink: A link in text or images that takes you to another webpage

How Can I Access This Resource? 

Click here to navigate to Internet for Beginners

Need Extra Help? 

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