Surfing the Web means moving from one Web page to another. Surfing is easy but because there are thousands and thousands of Web sites, it can be difficult to find places you want to visit. Before you begin to surf the Web, always check with a parent, teacher or librarian. That way, you won't waste time ... and they can help you find some great Web sites.
It's as easy as 1-2-3. Here's how:
1. Find a Web address. Many addresses are included in articles, on labels and in Web directories. Often you can locate a specific address by using a key word to search with a search engine such as Yahoo!, Excite, AltaVista or HotBot. These search engines are available through the Internet, and can help you find interesting sites easily.
Some search engines are designed specifically for people your age. One you might want to try is Yahooligans! It can be found at:
http://www.yahooligans.com
2. Enter the Web address for the site you want to visit or click on a highlighted or underlined phrase or address (a hyperlink) that looks interesting.
http://www.whitehouse.gov/WH/kids/html/kidshome.html
This is the address of the White House for Kids, where you can learn about history, government and current events, take a White House tour with Socks the cat, or write a note to the President or Vice-President.
3. When you're finished at that site, click on an icon or underlined topic provided at the site or copy another Internet address into the space on your Web browser. Click. Now you're surfing!
Have you noticed? The Internet has a language all its own. Click here to learn more about the ABCs of the Internet: Words and Terms You Ought to Know.
