Vocabulary Word #10

Definition:
e-mail- is a way of sending messages from one computer to another

Explanation:
E-mail stands for "electronic mail." You send a message to someone, with attachments such as photos or files, using a modem or network. The message waits in another computer until the person goes online to get it.

Sentence:
"I got e-mail from Aunt Sue in Hawaii."

Assignment:
Internet Safety

Vocabulary Word #9

Definition:
Internet is millions of computers around the world connected to each other.

Explanation:
When you're on the Internet, your computer is connected to others by networks of telephone wire, cable and satellite. The Web, e-mail, chat, and newsgroups are things you can do on the Internet.

Sentence:
"Is this computer on the Internet?"

Assignment:
Internet Safety

Vocabulary Word #8

Definition:
hard drive- is a round, metal platter in the hard drive of the computer; it stores large amounts of information.

Explanation:
The hard drive has a magnetic coating. It is sealed into the hard drive and often installed inside the computer where you can't see it.

Sentence:
"Let's save our HyperStudio stack in the Student Folder on the hard drive."

Assignment:
Internet Safety

Vocabulary Word #7

Definition:
WWW-World Wide Web-the web is the part of the Internet that consists of pages (documents) linked to each other around the world. These pages have pictures, sounds, and more.

Explanation:
A website can have many pages; the first is the Home Page. You use browser to point and click your way to other pages or to do research.

Sentence:
Do you have a site on the Web?

Assignment:
Internet Safety

Vocabulary Word #6

Definition:
Browser: a program that lets you explore the World Wide Web to find text, graphics, sound, movies, games, chats and more.

Explanation:
A browser helps you link to pages on websites around the world. To find a website, type in a URL (web address) or click a link or a button in the toolbar.

Sentence:
"What is your favorite browser, Firefox or Explorer?"

Assignment:
Internet Safety

Vocabulary Word #5

Definition:
Memory: Memory is temporary storage space on chips in your computer.

Explanation:
Memory holds programs and data temporarily while you use them. RAM is the most important kind of memory, and "memory" usually refers to RAM.

Sentence:
"I have so much memory I can run several programs at once."

Assignment: Internet Safety

Vocabulary Word #4

Definition:
Network: is a number of computers connected together to share information and hardware.

Explanation:
A Local Area Network (LAN) is small, perhaps a few computer together.
A Wide Area Network (WAN) is large, with many computers linked between towns or countries.

Sentence:
"Let's get on the network and send e-mail to Jane."

Assignment:
Internet Search_WEB