Take a look at the credibility of online sources such as Wikipedia. Discussion points and handouts are included to facilitate a meaningful and informative dialogue. Tips are given on how to determine if a Wikipedia article is reliable...

Wait, you mean researchers don't all use Wikipedia? Teach your class about intelligent research with a instructional activity about evaluating digital sources. The instructional activity starts with a quickwrite and includes...

Allow your pupils to take on the role of the instructor with an informative speech that covers a new topic related to your unit of study or new information on a subject your class has already studied. Pupils fill out the provided outline...

Radiation has numerous real-world applications, some of which are relatively safe while others can be extremely hazardous. In this nuclear chemistry project, young scientists choose a practical use of nuclear reactions to...

Imagine if Sigmund Freud or Charles Darwin had a Facebook page. As part of a study of major historical figures in the field of psychology, class members are assigned a psychologist and design a mock Facebook page that includes...

In this computer security day worksheet, students match phrases, fill in the blanks, choose the correct words, unscramble words and sentences, write discussion questions and conduct a survey.

Young scholars compile bibliographies on Mexico. In this global studies lesson, students investigate appropriate sources regarding Mexico and use the EasyBib web site to create an APA or MLA formatted bibliography.

Add your knowledge about Microsoft Excel to the Encyclopedia Wikipedia. There are many links, especially about the history of various versions of Excel and the technical operations aspects.

Wikipedia offers an excellent encyclopedia definition of the computer mouse. Content includes images, history of the mouse, mice in the marketplace, applications of mice in user interfaces, and more.

Wikipedia, the "international collaborative free content encyclopedia on the Internet," provides this article on its founder. Biographical information, Wikipedia history, works, references, and related articles are included.

A Wikipedia description of the Logo programming language.

What is all the fuss about Twitter? Wikipedia provides a detailed overview of the trendy social network.

This extensive encyclopedia article on the Altair 8800 from Wikipedia discusses how Ed Roberts came up with the idea to create a microcomputer design. Also discusses how, first, it was supposed to be a kit for hobbyists and turned into...

A Wikipedia article on the iPod which contains background information on the iPod name, history, capabilities, design, use and models. The multiple generations of iPod are covered as is integration with iTunes.

Wikipedia offers general information describing a personal firewall. Includes hyperlinked terms and external links.

This Wikipedia site offers a history of the Macintosh computer, detailing its origins and predecessors. Information regarding the architecture, models, and clones of the Macintsoh are also provided.

Add to your knowledge of Microsoft Word with the Encyclopedia Wikipedia. There are many links, especially about the history of various versions of Word and the technical operations aspects.

Add your knowledge about Microsoft Outlook to the Encyclopedia Wikipedia. There are many links, especially about the history of various versions of Outlook and the technical operations aspects.

This free encyclopedia site from Wikipedia gives a definition and examples of deductive reasoning. It also has links to related terms and topics.

Wikipedia offers a very complete definition of the word processor. Includes information on the origin of the word processor, word processing programs, and many hyperlinked terms.

Wikipedia offers the definition of the term, "Computer network," including the range, functional relationship, topologies, functions, and protocals.

Wikipedia gives an excellent encyclopedia definition of a Personal Area Network for the computer, or PAN.

Wikipedia provides an extensive encyclopedia definition of the term, "Modem," including history, description, internet access, and more.

Wikipedia provides an encyclopedia definition of a local area network, or LAN, including many hyperlinked terms.