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Grade 5
Internet Use
Step 1. Questions
Each year, more and more people around the world are connecting to the Internet. Who is going online? What are they using the Web for? How much time are they spending online?
In this activity, you will investigate data about Internet use. Then you will use your research to write a report about how one aspect of Internet use has changed over time. Here are some questions to think about as you do your research.
What information about Internet use interests you? Why?
What period of time will you investigate? A week? A month? A year? Five years?
How has the Internet use statistic you selected changed over the period of time you selected?
How could you use tables and/or graphs to organize and display the data you collect?
To begin, visit the Internet sites listed in Step 2. You may also choose to visit a library, read your local newspaper, or interview an adult. Then follow Step 3 to write your report.
Step 2. Research
Research answers for the questions you were asked in Step 1. Visit these Web sites. Take notes about them on this page, too!
Toolbox Tip
: How can I surf the Internet safely? Click
here
to find out.
CyberAtlas: Stats Toolbox: Statistics
This site is an easy-to-use, all-in-one resource for Internet usage statistics! Click on one of the headings in the "Statistic" category to find data about such things as online use by country, age, or gender; top online searches, or even top online destinations most visited by kids. Or try using the pull-down menu on the right to find statistics by category.
Take Notes:
NUA Internet Surveys: Graphs & Charts
Visit this site to view graphs and charts related to Internet use for 1995-1999. Just click on the title of the data set you want to view, then click on the subcategory to view the data.
Take Notes:
Nerds 2.0.1
This PBS site explores the history of the Internet and includes short biographies, a glossary, and a timeline.
Take Notes:
Additional Sites
Turning on the World Wide Web
Ever wonder when the very first Web page appeared and what it was about? Read this interview with the creator of the first page to find out!
Take Notes:
Search Engines
ToolBox Tip
: Click
here
for tips on using search engines.
www.yahooligans.com
www.kidsclick.org
or
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