Journey through the World Wide Web teaches students how to apply search strategies, access digital resources, practice Internet safety, and communicate electronically. Activities in this web-based title are organized around an imaginary map of “places” to visit on the Internet to make learning come to life. Students learn skills such as how to search, bookmark, and organize online resources, how to utilize webcam feeds on professional and educational websites, how to safely online shop, and much more.
Benefits & Features
- Includes easy-to-follow, self-paced projects that help students learn the benefits of knowing how to use the Internet
- No textbooks or paper required
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Plan an Internet Tour
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Specifications
Grade: 6-8, 9-12
Item #: TB-TJ-iA
ISBN: 978-1-626894-18-1
Author: Created and Published by TechnoKids in Partnership with B.E. Publishing
Introduction
Introduction
Journey through the World Wide Web
Unit 1: At the Visitor's Center
Activity 1
Plan an Internet Tour
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Activity 2
Take an Internet Safety Quiz
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follow guidelines to behave responsibly, ethically, and safely when using the Internet
Activity 3
Add the Safety Marker to Track your Trip
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track progress using a map marker
Activity 4
Discover the Meaning of Internet Terminology
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use web browser tools to navigate the Internet
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define Internet terminology
Activity 5
Search the Internet
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apply search strategies to locate resources on the Internet using a search engine
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compare the results of different search engines
Activity 6
Apply Your Skills to Search for Information
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apply search strategies to locate resources on the Internet using a search engine
Activity 7
Add the Search Marker to Track your Trip
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track progress using a map marker
Activity 8
Organize Bookmarks using Folders
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bookmark a web page and organize using folders
Activity 9
Practice Bookmarking Skills
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bookmark a web page and organize using folders
Activity 10
Add the Bookmark Marker to Track your Trip
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track progress using a map marker
Activity 11
Get Homework Help
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bookmark a web page and organize using folders
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access homework helper websites
Activity 12
Add the School Marker to Track your Trip
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track progress using a map marker
Unit 2: In the e-Library
Activity 13
Bookmark Traditional Sources
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bookmark a web page and organize using folders
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locate traditional information sources on the Internet: encyclopedia, atlas, dictionary, thesaurus
Activity 14
Examine Information Sources
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evaluate the trustworthiness of a source on the Internet
Activity 15
Can You Trust the Source?
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evaluate the trustworthiness of a source on the Internet
Activity 16
Add the Research Marker to Track your Trip
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track progress using a map marker
Activity 17
Read News on Current Events
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analyze the structure of online news
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recognize elements of an online news article
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read about current events using an online news source
Activity 18
Add the News Marker to Track your Trip
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track progress using a map marker
Unit 3: In the e-Media Center
Activity 19
Search the Image Gallery
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bookmark a web page and organize using folders
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apply search strategies to find pictures on the Internet
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filter pictures by various criteria
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understand how to respect copyright when accessing web-based resources
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save picture resources from the Internet
Activity 20
Take the Picture Search Challenge
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apply search strategies to find pictures on the Internet
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filter pictures by various criteria
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understand how to respect copyright when accessing web-based resources
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save picture resources from the Internet
Activity 21
Add the Photo Marker to Track your Trip
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track progress using a map marker
Activity 22
Discover the Video Theater
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bookmark a web page and organize using folders
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apply search strategies to find videos on the Internet
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acquire information by watching educational and entertaining videos
Activity 23
Take the Video Challenge
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apply search strategies to find videos on the Internet
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list ways videos can be used in school work
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examine video viewing habits
Activity 24
Add the Video Marker to Track your Trip
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track progress using a map marker
Activity 25
Survey the Map Collection
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Activity 26
Generate Directions
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generate directions using an online map service
Activity 27
Add the Map Marker to Track your Trip
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track progress using a map marker
Unit 4: In the e-Playground
Activity 28
Explore the Sound Stage
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bookmark a web page and organize using folders
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listen to music and consider the benefits of posting songs online
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apply search strategies to find music on the Internet
Activity 29
Add the Music Marker to Track your Trip
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track progress using a map marker
Activity 30
Think About Webcams in Daily Life
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understand how webcams are used in daily life
Activity 31
Embark on a Virtual Trip with Webcams
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bookmark a web page and organize using folders
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apply search strategies to locate webcams on the Internet
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observe a remote location using a webcam
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consider the advantages and disadvantages of using a webcam
Activity 32
Observe Remote Locations
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bookmark a web page and organize using folders
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apply search strategies to locate webcams on the Internet
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observe a remote location using a webcam
Activity 33
Add the Webcam Marker to Track your Trip
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track progress using a map marker
Activity 34
Experience the Arcade
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bookmark a web page and organize using folders
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apply search strategies to locate free online games for kids on the Internet
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play online games
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evaluate the quality of online games
Activity 35
Add the Arcade Marker to Track your Trip
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track progress using a map marker
Activity 36
Study Online Shopping
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conduct an interview
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examine online shopping habits
Activity 37
Add the Shopping Marker to Track your Trip
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track progress using a map marker
Activity 38
Study Online Banking
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conduct an interview
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study advantages to online banking
Activity 39
Add the Banking Marker to Track your Trip
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track progress using a map marker
Unit 5: In the e-Message Depot
Activity 40
Learn About Email
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compare traditional mail to email
Activity 41
Take the Email Safety Quiz
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follow guidelines to behave responsibly, ethically, and safely when using email
Activity 42
Practice Email Etiquette
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follow guidelines to exhibit good manners when using email
Activity 43
Exchange Email
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communicate using email
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compose an email: address an email, add a subject line, type message body, add signature
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manage email messages: open, read, delete, reply to, forward, compose, and send
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demonstrate netiquette when using email to communicate
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adjust email settings (optional)
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create a contact list (optional)
Activity 44
Send an Email Attachment
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communicate using email
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attach a file to an email message and open an attachment in a message
Activity 45
Add the Email Marker to Track your Trip
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track progress using a map marker
Activity 46
Send an Electronic Greeting Card
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bookmark a web page and organize using folders
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apply search strategies to find electronic greeting cards on the Internet
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send an electronic greeting card
Activity 47
Add the Card Marker to Track your Trip
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track progress using a map marker
Unit 6: In the e-Cafe
Activity 48
Prevent Cyberbullying
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demonstrate an understanding of cyberbullying
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follow guidelines to behave responsibly, ethically, and safely when using the Internet
Activity 49
Learn About Chat
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compare chat with an in-person conversation
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understand the practical applications of chat in daily life
Activity 50
Take the Chat Safety Quiz
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follow guidelines to behave responsibly, ethically, and safely when chatting
Activity 51
Practice Chat Etiquette
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follow guidelines to exhibit good manners when chatting
Activity 52
Chat with Friends
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follow guidelines to chat responsibly with another person
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exchange ideas using chat
Activity 53
Add the Chat Marker to Track your Trip
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track progress using a map marker
Activity 54
Network at the Social Media Place
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explore social media to examine the benefits and disadvantages of the services
Activity 55
Explore the Blogosphere
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explore blogs to learn about this online resource
Activity 56
Add the Social Media Marker to Track your Trip
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track progress using a map marker
Marking Sheets
Internet Reflection
Internet Quiz
Internet in Daily Life
