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Using the Internet Effectively: An Introduction Lesson PlanUsing the Internet Effectively: An Introduction Lesson Plan
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Using the Internet Effectively: An Introduction

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Pupils participate in a simulation activity to visualize what the Internet is and how it works. In groups, students work as information seekers, computers or messengers to simulate how computers work. After the simulation, pupils draw the Internet to show how it is organized.

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Grade
3rd - 6th
Subjects
STEM
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Resource Type
Lesson Plans
Audience
For Teacher Use
Duration
1 day
Instructional Strategy
Simulation
Year
2000

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