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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.