Mission: Internet Explorer
Your mission, should you choose to accept it, is to search the web and find answers to these questions. This activity will help you practice:
- Using search engines effectively
- Finding reliable information online
- Learning about technology and the internet
Tips for Smart Searching
- Use specific keywords related to your question
- Try different search engines (Google, Bing, DuckDuckGo)
- Check that information comes from reliable sources
- If you don't find what you need, try rephrasing your search
The Internet and Web
- What year was the World Wide Web invented and who invented it?
- What does "HTTP" stand for?
- Find the names of three common web browsers that people use today.
- What's the difference between the Internet and the World Wide Web?
- What is an IP address and what does it look like? Give an example.
Online Safety
- List three tips for creating a strong password.
- What is "phishing" and how can you protect yourself from it?
- What information should you NOT share online with strangers?
- What is a "digital footprint"?
- Find a website that teaches kids about online safety. What is it called?
Technology Fun Facts
- How many computer languages exist in the world? (Find an approximate number)
- What was the first video ever uploaded to YouTube about?
- Find the name and speed of the world's fastest supercomputer.
- What does "AI" stand for and what is it?
- What year was the first smartphone invented?
Answer Sheet
Internet Scavenger Hunt Answers
Name: _____________________________ Date: _______________