Curated OER
Satellite Tracker
Students use satellite tracking software to monitor different satellites. They predict and graph the motion of the space station. They create a 3-D display of its path and share it with the class.
Curated OER
Researching Alternative Energy
Sixth graders investigate the concept of energy using a hypothetical story. The power goes out in their house and they no longer can play your videogames. Students must create your own alternative power source. This story sets the stage...
Other
Linux Documentation Project: How Does the Internet Work?
Find out how the Internet works by exploring some key Internet concepts. Here you can read about hostnames and locations, the domain name system, packets and routers, TCP and IP, and HTTP.
Other
Broadband Now: The Living Internet
How much do you really know about the Internet? How does it work? Who invented it? The Living Internet has answers to these questions and just about everything else you ever wanted to know about our online world. Sections on: Internet,...
Other
The Shuler Family: How Does the Internet Work?
Here you can get a technical but accessbile overview of the Internet. Learn about Internet addresses, networking infrastructure, Internet routing hierarchy, domain names, Internet protocols, and so on. Illustrated.
University of Washington
Vinton G. Cerf: The Internet Phenomenon
An article about the development of the Internet by Vinton G. Cerf. Includes a short biography of his career.
TED Talks
Ted: Ted Ed: How Exactly Does Binary Code Work?
Every time you use the Internet to watch a movie, listen to music, or check directions, that's exactly what your device is doing, using the language of binary code.
Other
Internet 101: Internet Basics
Internet 101 walks you through the basics of the Internet, including how it all works and how to move around.
Randall Davis
Esl Net World: What Is the Internet?
This resource is a good tutorial introduction to the Internet and its basic parts provided for by ESL NetWorld.com. It describes a short history and the different components of the Internet.
TED Talks
Ted: Ted Ed: The Hidden Network That Makes the Internet Possible
What is fiber optics and how does it work? Sajan Saini explores the vital technology.
TED Talks
Ted: Ted Ed: Network Theory
From social media to massive financial institutions, we live within a web of networks. But how do they work? How does Googling a single word provide millions of results? Marc Samet investigates how these networks keep us connected and...
North Central Regional Educational Laboratory
Ncrel: Human Body Systems Resource
What do you know about the different human body systems? This site features information on each of the different systems. Students and teachers will benefit from this comprehensive resource.
ACT360 Media
Act Den: Microsoft Front Page 98 Tutorial
Are you looking to learn the basics of web page design with Microsoft FrontPage 98? This fun and educational tutorial offers interactive activities and quizzes. The tutorial covers: introduction to FrontPage, creating your first website,...