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Activity
University of Oklahoma

Explore the Internet

For Students 9th - 10th
Site is designed to help guide Internet users through the world wide web. Includes a list of links to resources about newsgroups, video on the web, email, FTP, using HTML and more. A comprehensive source.
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Website
Other

Net Tutor

For Students 9th - 10th
NetTutor offers tutorials on a variety of web topics, including improving search skills, research techniques, and using online tools.
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Handout
Other

Net Lingo

For Students 9th - 10th Standards
Look up information about internet and computer technology using a dictionary format. Includes online dictionary, pocket dictionary, information about e-mail, a technology IQ test, and a list of new additions.
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Website
Other

Net Smartz Kids

For Students 3rd - 8th
A tremendous and comprehensive resource for students learning about the internet. The characters come to life through animation and instruct students on the proper and safe way to use the internet.
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Activity
Education Place

Houghton Mifflin: Eduplace: Finding and Evaluating Web Sites

For Students 3rd - 8th Standards
"When you need to do research, the World Wide Web is a great resource." Find out what to look for in using quality sites for your research.
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Activity
Indiana University

Indiana University: Zen and the Art of the Internet

For Students 9th - 10th
This site is provided for by the Indiana University. Divided into chapters and including a glossary, "Zen and the Art of the Internet" is the first edition beginner's guide to using the web.
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Lesson Plan
Media Smarts

Media Awareness Network: Hoax? Scholarly Research? Opinion?

For Teachers 10th - 12th
When researching on the Internet, how critical of an observer are you? This site provides three group exercises to help you determine if a website is a hoax, scholarly research, or personal opinion.