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USING ONLINE JOURNALS AND BLOGS
Students explore using weblogs in the classroom. There are websites where teachers and students can sign up for their own blogs for free.
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Refining Search Skills When Developing Student-Based Web Sites
Students become familiar with the process of using search engines to locate information on the Internet. They continue the process of developing their own web sites and make one ready for posting on the Internet.
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Computer Applications - 1
Students become familiar with the basic tags that are used to make web pages. They consider the factors that make a well-developed web site and web page and use the basic elements of HTML to code a simple text file.
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Computer Applications - 2
Students define terms related to the World Wide Web and Netscape. They identify the key components of the Netscape browser and evaluate web sites after determining which characteristics make up a well-designed website.
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Computer Applications - 3
Students become familiar with the web-based projects underway during the school year. They determine what their own interests are in respect to participating in the web-based projects.
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Evaluating and Developing Websites at Key Stage 3
Students develop an awarness of material on the web, critiqueing and creating rather than simply surfing. They create produce their own websites.
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E-Pal Adventure
Eighth graders develop online writing relationships with students from another area in their state. They write weekly regarding assigned topics, including researching information about the area in which they live.
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Rationale
Students consider the rationale behind using the Internet as a research resource tool. They develop a research project, consider how to access and assess new information and format their research for presentation to the class.
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El Nino
Middle schoolers use web resources provided on the site, and working as a team research El Nino and its effects and write a technical report.
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Through the Looking Glass
Young scholars conduct Internet 'treasure hunts' to explore how everyday items, both in their antique and modern forms, possess historic and cultural significance.
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A Tale of Two Cities
Students research and compare Thebes to their hometown to explain how a city's geography, economy, climate, and culture affect its inhabitants.
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Untangling the Web: Lesson Plan
Students examine sites on the World Wide Web for relevancy and credibility