Background:

The internet has become an important source of information. In this activity, students learn about the structure of the internet, basic internet safety and how to find information on various web sites.

Objectives:

In this activity students will:

- work in groups

- be responsible for specific tasks within their groups

- become familiar with the Internet and its uses

- visit various web sites by entering their URL's

- use search engines to research specific subjects

- record and analyze data

Minimum Materials Needed for Each Student Group:

- a computer with an internet connection