|
Government Sites
Birth of the Internet - National Science Foundation - Watch video clips of early
pioneers talking about their work along with maps of Internet growth from the 1960s to the 1990s. (Flash
required)
BRUSHster - NGA Kids - BRUSHster is an online painting machine. This shockwave interactive
includes more than forty brushes and customizable size, transparency, texture, and stroke options.(Shockwave
required)
Bullying -
GirlsHealth.gov - If you've ever been the target of harsh and unkind words, you know how hurtful it
can be; this gives the low-down on bullying among girls, which is more common than you might think.
Cyberbullying - GirlsHealth.gov - Cyberbullying is repeatedly hurting someone else
through the use of technology; instead of whispering a rumor to a friend, a bully might e-mail or instant message
that rumor or post it for everyone to see!
Cyberbullying - StopBullying.gov - Cyberbullying, which is sometimes referred to
as online social cruelty or electronic bullying, can involve: Sending mean, vulgar, or threatening messages or
images or pretending to be someone else in order to make that person look bad.
FCC
Kids Zone (Grades 4-8) - Do you know how cable tv works? Do you know what a satellite is and
how it works? Find the answers here.
Flow - NGA
Kids - Flow is a motion painting machine. Choose a picture and create a path for the motion.
(Shockwave required)
Friend
Finder - Compete with our contestants for a spot on the Friend Finder All-Star List. Earn your spot by
showing you're savvy when it comes to making friends online.
Games - OnGuard Online - Test your cyber smarts with one - or all - of our
interactive quizzes on everything from spam and spyware to phishing and file-sharing.
Heads Up - Net Cetera - When you're ready to post or send a message
or a photo, download a file, game or program, or shop for something - stop for a second and think.
Pixel Face -
NGA Kids - Choose a portrait and use different colors and brushes to change the picture.
(Shockwave required)
Safety -
GirlsHealth.gov - It’s important to know that you do have the power to help keep yourself safe,
whether out with friends, surfing the web, or even while exercising.
Social Networking Sites: Safety Tips for Tweens and
Teens - While social networking sites can increase your circle of friends, they also can increase
your exposure to people with less-than-friendly intentions. Here are some things you can do to socialize safely
online.
Socializing Online - Net Cetera - Socializing online can help you
connect with friends and family members, but it's important to learn how to navigate these spaces safely.
Taking the Mystery Out of Copyright - Animated music videos explain the importance of
copyright law.
Video and
Media - OnGuard Online - Watch these videos to learn about phishing, being safe online, reducing
spam, and protecting your computer against unwanted intrusions.
Webisodes - Stop Bullying .gov - Bullying also can happen on-line or electronically.
These animated webisodes features K.B.and her friends dealing with bullying at school.
YouTube's U.S. Government Channel - (USA.gov) - Here's a list of videos available from
various Government agencies.
Other Resources
Computers and Electronics Articles - Science News for
Kids - Interesting articles about computers, the internet and technology. Read and learn some cool
stuff.
Computers and the Internet - Internet Public
Library - Learn how to find things, have fun, and be safe on the Internet.
Cyberbullying -
Most of us know bullies. They hurt others to make themselves look bigger and tougher. Cyberbullies do the same
kind of thing on the Internet.
Cyberbullying & Internet Harrassment - Resources for kids and teens who have
questions about or have been targeted by online harassment. (Flash required)
Cyberbullying
Prevention - Online bullying, called cyberbullying, happens when kids use the Internet, cell phones,
or other devices to send or post text or images intended to hurt or embarrass another person.
NetSmartz
Teens - There’s a lot to deal with on the Internet - cyberbullies, privacy settings, gossip, and even
creeps. These resources can help you navigate the Internet while guarding your reputation. Watch Real-Life
Stories, hear what your friends are saying about cyberbullying, social networking and online gaming.
NSTeens Game - Learn
about what information should not be included in your online profiles. Players help Tad clean up his messy profile
by collecting the information that should be kept private while avoiding others who would dispense Tad’s personal
information all over school.
Tech and Math - Science News for Kids - Check out these very cool and
interesting articles.
Teen Angels - Teenangels are
aged between thirteen to eighteen years-old and they are specially trained to help make the Internet safer.
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.
Page Revised - 1/11/2012
|
