Internet Review

History of Internet
Review Getting Started on the Internet (handout)
Take the Internet Quiz Basics Quiz

Internet Safety
What issues should be considered regarding student safety on the internet?
Review the following sites and discuss key points with a partner:
Child Safety on the Internet
Teen Safety on the Internet

Searching the Internet

• Use the following Searching Reference Sheet to Review Effective Search Strategies.
  Search Strategies/Resources
• Work with a partner to record your findings on this electronic worksheet as you complete the Four NETS For Better Searching activity developed by Bernie Dodge for use with Google's Advanced Search page.
• Use the following Searching Tools to gather resources for your UOP.
  Kid Friendly Search Engines and Directories
• If time allows, try the Search Tool Scavenger Hunt just for fun

Copyright
Review the Copyright Guide posted on ESC Region 4's website.
Download the handy chart that outlines teachers' fair use rights and responsibilities
Use the Citing Internet Resources Guide from Classroom Connect to cite sources used in your project.

If time permits check out these:
The Educator's Guide to Copyright and Fair Use article. (Take the quiz here.)
Citing Net Sources Tutorial on the net.Tutor website.

Website Credibility & Reliability
Learn how to evaluate websites using the Evaluating Websites Tutorial on the ClassZone website.
Complete and print the Website Evaluation Checklist to review potential sites for use in your UOP.

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Assessment
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