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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)

CryptoKids - Peer into the secret world of cryptology: making and breaking codes. Play lots of games and activities at this site too!

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 - Have fun with quizzes and games as you learn about the agency. Read news articles written just for you.

FCC Kids Zone - Frequently Asked Questions - Lists the most commonly asked questions for grades 4-8 about televisions, cable, and phones.

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.

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.

Internet Safety and Netiquette TipsI - Here are some simple tips to help you be kind online.

Is It True? - FCC Kids Zone - Gives answers to your questions about electronic devices, such as cell phones, USB devices and digital television.

Keeping Safe Online! - (New York Consumer Protection Board) - What you should know if you use the internet.

Satellite Learning Center - Learn about commercial communication satellites - what they are, how they work and their role in your everyday life.

Social Networking Sites: Safety Tips for Tweens and Teens - (Federal Trade Commission) - Social networking sites have added a new factor to the 'friends of friends' equation. By providing information about yourself and using blogs, chat rooms, email, or instant messaging, you can communicate, either within a limited community, or with the world at large. But while the sites can increase your circle of friends, they also can increase your exposure to people who have less-than-friendly intentions.

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.

What are Computer Viruses? - Newton BBS - Computer viruses are programs written by mean people. These virus programs are placed into a commonly used program so that program will run the attached virus program as it boots, therefore, it is said that the virus infects the executable file or program.

What's That Mean? - FCC Kids Zone - List of terms about broadcast and cable television, satellite, pagers, cell phones and more.

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Other Resources

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.

Digital Etiquette - Digital Etiquette or "net-tiquette" is a set of rules about how you behave online; you should treat others with common courtesy and respect.

Internet Safety for Kids - Visit this cool site to view a slide show on how to be safe in many situations. Learn about crime prevention, personal safety, Internet safety, and more.

Internet Safety Guidelines - Tips to keep your child safe on the Internet.

Internet Smart Kids - Do you like to surf the net? Learn how to be safe and have fun while surfing the World Wide Web. Lots of games, too! (Flash required)

National Geographic Kids Blogs - This blog pulls in the most recent posts from all of their blogs. The bloggers, who are selected and monitored by NG Kids staff, share their unique thoughts and experiences online, through words, pictures, and videos.

Scholastic Kids Press Corps Blog - Read about kids working as Kid Reporters for Scholastic

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