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Cyberethics for Kids - It's important to be a good citizen wherever you may find
yourself, by following the rules of that place. The Internet is a
"place" with its own very special rules. People who communicate over
the Internet are called "cybercitizens." It's important to learn the
rules of the Internet before you log on, so that you can be a "good
cybercitizen." |
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FBI Kids Page - Internet
Safety - This site has some very important
things that you need to keep in mind when you're on your computer at home or at
school. |
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FCC Kids
Zone- Learn about the Federal Communication
Commission and what they regulate, while having fun with the many quizzes and
games. There's also an "In The News" feature written just for
you. |
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Kidz Privacy
- The FTC wants you to know some important things about surfing, privacy and
your personal information on the internet. |
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National Security Agency/Central Security Service Kids &
Youth Page - NSA/CSS works to keep America
safe by using the art and science of cryptology: making and breaking codes. The
codes we make keep our information protected from our enemies, and by breaking
our enemies’ codes we can find out what they are planning and thinking.
Read on to learn more!. |
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The National 4-H
Web - 4-H is the youth education branch of
the Cooperative Extension Service, a program of the United States Department of
Agriculture. Each state and each county has access to a County Extension office
for both youth and adult programs. 4-H is fun with friends. 4-H is learning and
doing cool things. 4-H is meetings, camp, workshops, social activities, trips,
and fairs. 4-H is leadership opportunities and helping others. 4-H is
responsibility and hard work and success. |
Organization Sites
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Computer Ergonomics for Elementary
Schools - The Computer Ergonomics for
Elementary School Students (CergoS) Web site will show you some simple and
affordable ways to make sure that your body is safe and comfortable while using
a computer. |
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GetTech.org -
Have you ever wondered about the world of technology behind the things in your
life? Technology is EVERYWHERE! From the moment your alarm goes off in the
morning -- until you turn off your light at night -- there is a
behind-the-scenes world you never imagined! Click here and learn about the
technology in their world -- and the opportunities for your future! |
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Girls Go Tech - Girls in
Science, Technology and Math - During your
lifetime you will have to depend more and more on your understanding of these
subjects, but you'll be surprised how much fun you can have, and are already
having, with math, science, and technology. |
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Global
Schoolhouse - This great site has fun
sections like Project Registy (more than 700 online collaborative projects,
organized by topic, grade, and project date), GeoGame (helping students learn
about our world, its maps, and its people), and Field Trips (students share
their discoveries during real-life field trips, while distant classrooms follow
along). |
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Greatest Engineering Achievments of the 20th
Century - How many of the 20th century's
greatest engineering achievements will you use today? A car? Computer?
Telephone? Explore our list of the top 20 achievements, and learn how
engineering shaped a century and changed the world. |
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History of the
Internet - This site lists different places
where you can find the history of the Internet. |
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Internet Public Library - Computers and the
Internet - Learn how to find things, have
fun, and be safe on the Internet. |
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i-SAFE for Kids and
Teens - i-SAFE educates and empowers young
people to safely and responsibly take control of their online
experiences. |
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Net Day -
NetDay's mission is to help educators "think beyond" the technical
connections of computers and the Internet to educational results, and to
connect people by creating environments where the magic of learning for all
participants. |
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Net Smartz
Workshop - The NetSmartz Workshop is an
educational resource for children of all ages, parents and teachers on how to
stay safer on the Internet. |
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PBS Kids - Did you know?- An online space for kids to interact, learn and play with their
favorite PBS characters! PBS Kids producers works closely with educational
advisors when developing content for this site. |
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The Obsolete Computer
Museum - This site is just a place to stop by
and reminisce about the old days of personal computing. It's by no means a
definitive guide to any of these wonders of the near past. |
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BrainPOP - Technology - Watch animated movies about inventions, innovations and
discoveries. |
| Classroom
Connect - Content that clicks! Dedicated to
making Internet Learning a reality in the K - 12 classroom. |
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Computer Lessons for Kids
and Small Adults - Wanna learn how a computer
works and why? Explore how a Dad and his daughter learn this intriguing
program. |
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Disney's Surf Swell Island - You and your child can follow Mickey and friends around the
island to learn about privacy issues, online manners, viruses, and more.
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Gagglenet-
Hundreds of classrooms now use the Gaggle Network to provide safe,
teacher-controlled e-mail accounts for students. |
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HealthyComputing - A resource for computer ergonomics & safety information,
including workstation setup guides, encyclopedias of computer-related medical
conditions, and more |
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KiddoNet -
Through KiddoNet, children have the freedom to explore the positive aspects of
the Internet. Within this wholesome vibrant atmosphere, children learn to
navigate the Internet with a kid-friendly browser. |
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Kids
Domain - This is a site for Kids and the
people who help teach them and care for them. All of the major contributors to
the site are parents. |
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Lissa Explains it All- Lissa Explains it All is colorful and fun approach to learning
HTML especially for kids (and the young at heart). |
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Safe Surfing with Your Family - "Safe surfing" is a family affair. As a parent, it's
all about being informed, Internet savvy, and open to the possibilities of the
online world for you and your child. |
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School Web Clubs - The
School Web Clubs site is a resource for students, teachers, parents, technology
coordinators and webmasters in schools who would like to help students create
or work on their school's web site by creating a club or special technology
projects group. |
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Tek Camp for
Kids - This site has many adventures and
games while teaching you about getting around the Internet safely. |
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Whatis?com - The IT-Specific
Encyclopedia - Whatis.com® is a knowledge
exploration tool about information technology, especially about the Internet
and computers. It contains over 2,000 individual encyclopedic definition/topics
and a number of quick-reference pages. |
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Yahooligans -
Take a look at pictures from around the world, learn about sports and get the
latest on theme parks, get help with homework and much more. |
Computers