b.3.5 the internet and the world wide web
They are not the same thing. Unravel the difference between the physical Internet and the World Wide Web service and see how DNS turns text into IP addresses.
Did you know "The Internet" and "The Web" aren't the same thing? The Internet is the physical tracks (cables and computers), while the Web is the trains (websites) running on them. This strand clears up the confusion. We look at the Domain Name System (DNS), the internet's phonebook that turns "google.com" into the number your computer actually needs. We also peek behind the curtain at Web Crawlers - the tireless bots that scan the web to build search engine results - and the difference between the Surface Web you see and the hidden "Deep Web".
This page is mainly about transatlantic cable
The Internet and the World Wide Web are distinct but intimately intertwined technologies that form the basis of modern global communication. This progression maps the pedagogical journey from basic web navigation and terminology at Key Stage 1 and 2, through to a deep architectural understanding of DNS, search algorithms, and the multi-layered structure of the web at Key Stage 5 and beyond. By explicitly pairing theoretical concepts - such as cookies, web hosting, and certificate authorities - with practical investigations using developer tools and command-line diagnostics, students evolve from passive web surfers into analytical internet technologists.
Last modified: March 20th, 2026
