Curated OER
Where Does My Energy Come From?
Students gain an understanding that the Sun is the source of all energy. With a partner, they examine various web sites to explore food chains and food webs, later sharing their findings with the class.
Curated OER
Researching Researchers
Seventh graders use accessible technology to explore active research projects currently taking place, choose a current research project to study and create a presentation using the information that they have gathered.
Curated OER
An Opportunity to access and use the Internet for Research and Study.
Students analyze how to begin hands on research for science projects and experiments. They develop a problem and design a systematic effort to resolve it.
Curated OER
Eating on a Budget
Students are "given" $25.00 to spend at a restaurant. Using the Internet, they must "order" a complete 4 course meal while staying within their budget.
Arizona State University
Asu: Chicana and Chicano Space
Provided by Arizona State University, this website is a comprehensive thematic, inquiry-based art education resource. Includes two interdisciplinary units of lessons.
Cengage Learning
Houghton Mifflin: Project Based Learning Space
Houghton Mifflin has created a comprehensive resource for project-based learning. This site is full of ideas, explanations, projects, and more.
ACT360 Media
Act Den: The Museum of Modern Technology
Informative, fun, and humorous tutorial that uses cartoon characters to provide an introduction to information technology. The tutorial covers operating systems/desktops, email, the world wide web, and networks.
PBS
Pbs Newshour Extra: President Obama on Net Neutrality
Article and video report on President Obama's stance regarding net neutrality. Includes critical thinking questions.
Other
Albion: The Core Rules of Netiquette
Excerpts from the book "Netiquette" which gives etiquette rules for using the Internet. Ten rules with explanations are presented.
Other
Pics: Platform for Internet Content Selection: Internet Access Controls
An article on the PICS (Platform for Internet Content Selection). Includes flexible blocking with illustrations, what PICS doesn't specify, and other uses for labels.
Other
Building a School Web Site
A basic introduction to building Web sites. Includes getting started, communication, publishing power, files, words, pictures, color, links, and standards links.
Other
Interviewing and Information in a Digital Age
This site discusses how technology has affected the informational interviewing process. Read this to discover how the internet has changed how we can get the information that we need.
Other
Isp Menu How to Choose an Internet Service Provider
This site compares dial-up, DSL, and web hosting services offered by selected U.S. Internet Service Providers. The site includes a glossary of terms and explanations of the various services out there.
Other
Scn: Selecting an Internet Service Provider
Good collection of factors to consider when selecting an Internet service provider with links ISP directories and reviews.
Other
Janet Reno vs. American Civil Liberties Union
A complete transcript outlining the court case between Janet Reno, U.S. Attorney General, and the American Civil Liberties Union, in which the Communications Decency Act was declared unconstitutional.
Other
Internet Data Analysis
A complex source to analyze internet data to create a robust, world wide internet.
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.
National Science Foundation
National Science Foundation: The Birth of the Internet
This visually engaging feature by the National Science Foundation provides an excellent explanation of how the internet came to be and those responsible for it's inception. Many original computers and other instruments are discussed and...
BBC
Bbc: My Web My Way: Homepage
The tutorial explains how learners can alter their computer, browser, keyboard, and mouse settings to make the web more accessible.
BBC
Bbc: Gcse Bitesize: Ict: Data Communications: The Internet
Read all about the Internet: connection, connection speeds, searching the web, what to do on the Internet, chat rooms and newsgroups, and its impact. Then take an interactive quiz to test your understanding.
Other
Le Monde De L'informatique
A reference for technology-related matters, this monthly magazine focuses on technology and political, economical, or social issues as well as practical or technical news. The technical articles require some knowledge of specialized French.
Other
Google Chrome Team: 20 Things I Learned About Browsers and the Web
How much do you know about browsers and the Web? In this short guide, you can find the answers to things you've always wanted to know such as cloud computing, cookies, phishing, plug-ins, applications, and much more.