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Handout
Other

Net History: Resource Centre for Internet History

For Students 9th - 10th
The history of the Internet is explained nontechnically in an easily accessible format. This portal compiles information starting with the early beginnings of the Internet through predictions on where the Internet will take us in the...
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PPT
Google Cultural Institute

Google Cultural Institute: The Origins of the Internet in Europe

For Students 9th - 10th
Pictorial essay explores the beginnings of the World Wide Web in Europe originating with the work of Henri La Fountaine and Paul Otlet in 1895.
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Unit Plan
TED Talks

Ted: Ted Ed: What Is the World Wide Web?

For Students 9th - 10th
The World Wide Web is used every day by millions of people for everything from checking the weather to sharing cat videos. But what is it exactly? Twila Camp describes this interconnected information system as a virtual city that...
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Handout
Other

Net History: Ian Peter

For Students 9th - 10th
Biography information on Ian Peter, respected world-wide Internet expert and historian. He is credited as one of the early pioneers of the Internet. Link to his audio CD and EBook for more detailed information on Internet history. His...
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Website
Other

Net History: General History of the Internet Resources

For Students 9th - 10th
Substantial list of Internet history resources for the beginner to the techy. The descriptive list includes links to EBooks, timelines, video clips and reference material. The referenced sites come from a variety of organizations and...
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Website
Other

Net History: Web History

For Students 9th - 10th
A nice list of Web history resources for the beginner to the techy. Timelines, reference sites, books and The First Website are included. One intriguing site explores the origin of the fatal error message "Error No 404".
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Article
History of Computing Science

History of Computing Science: The Web

For Students 9th - 10th
This History of Computing lecture series presents a simple and clear description of the World Wide Web.