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Book 1: General Themes

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Important information about this book 1. The Publisher’s WWW Site Activities in this book refer users to the Internet Activities for Little Kids section of the Ready-Ed Publications’ site. The URL for this is:

http://www.readyed.com.au/urls/KIES/original.htm

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2. Copyright and the Use of Internet Resources

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To use the book in conjunction with the Ready-Ed site users should open the above address. For continued use of the site it would be wise to bookmark the above address so children have easy access at all times. The numbered sites in the second part of the list correspond with the pages in this book. Clicking on these links will take users to the information sources without the addresses having to be laboriously typed in. If web sites change, this list is updated to provide the current URL link in the same order they appear on the page in this book.

Material on the Internet is protected by copyright laws in the same way as print material. There are exceptions in the Copyright Act which allow Fair Dealing for research and study purposes. The activities contained in this book are designed to utilise the concept of Fair Dealing by encouraging students to use research skills to read and summarize material for the purpose of gaining knowledge and interpreting and evaluating ideas. For further information refer to the Copyright Council on:

3. Referencing Online Sources

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There may be occasions when students are required to cite sources of information when transferring their research findings through to the report stage. As the concept of using online sources develops, formal guidelines for referencing are evolving. Information relating to this has been set out in an edition of eHow.com

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Contents Teachers’ Notes

Address Book

On Line Sites for Kids

Worm World

More Worms

Frog Facts A Frog’s Life Pocahontas

Cockroaches

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Toy Story

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More Cockroaches

Slider Puzzles

Story Time

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Notes F or T eachers & P ar ents For Teachers Par arents The Internet Activities for Little Kids Series is designed to make use of the enormous amount of information that is available through the Internet. The term “information superhighway” is a buzz phrase that is constantly talked about in educational and other circles. As a generation that is comfortable with the idea of computers and associated concepts, the children in our care deserve the opportunity of zooming down that superhighway. But where is the on-ramp and how do children negotiate their way through the traffic jam that makes up the Internet?

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This book is produced to allow children to answer those questions for themselves. In doing so, they will achieve the following learning outcomes:

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o Using basic research skills to respond to focus questions.

o Using basic research skills to extrapolate information from Internet references.

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o Using selected World Wide Web addresses to extend understanding on the theme. o Using a variety of online libraries to expand on the information available.

o Using the links provided at addresses to broaden the scope of their investigations.

The Structure of this Book

The activities in this introductory book are designed to give Internet beginners structured experiences on a variety of themes. Note that in providing these activity pages there is an assumption that users have an understanding of what the World Wide Web is and a basic ability to navigate their way around the Net. The intention is to provide focus activities that direct users to specific sites.

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Activity pages in this book are of a literal nature and require only basic comprehension and interpretation skills on the part of the young user. Completion of these activities will provide students with a basic understanding of the concept being investigated. Where users are able to research to a higher level they should be referred to the other Ready-Ed Publications titles, which contain activities requiring both expanded and extended use of information. (See www.readyed.net) Using the Ready-Ed web site in conjunction with the print material avoids the laborious task of having children key in exact URLs which are often lengthy and confusing.

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Using the Pages

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Children need to read all instructions on the screen. These will usually say where to click, otherwise they should follow the instructions in this book. Remember that sometimes web page layouts change, however, the content usually remains the same. Children can click on anything that has a little hand on it when they move the mouse over it. Many small images can be enlarged this way. Any text that is highlighted and changes the arrow to a pointing hand can be clicked on. It is possible that some sites may contain computer jargon at the beginning explaining how best to view the site. Children can ignore this although they should be advised to ask a teacher or parent about anything they are not sure of.

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Some Internet Warnings ‘Net Nasties’

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Net Nanny - www.netnanny.com/netnanny Cyber Patrol - www.cyberpatrol.com/ (Free download) K9 Web Protection - http://www1.k9webprotection.com/

Reliability of Material

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In recent years there has been a great deal of publicity about negative aspects of the Internet, so much so that the uninitiated may well have severe concerns about what young users might encounter when surfing the Net. There is no doubt that this concern could be well founded if children are left to their own devices when online. The key to avoiding the ‘net nasties’ is supervision, just as it is to avoid inappropriate experiences for children in selecting movies, television programmes and books. It is most unlikely that violent, racist or erotic sites are reached accidentally and the Internet Activities for Little Kids’ materials and addresses have been carefully screened to avoid this happening. However, the Internet is a fluid, dynamic resource that is always in motion and we can’t guarantee that what is appropriate now will still be next year. With this in mind, it is strongly recommended that parents/teachers preview sites if at all possible. It is also the case that filter tools have been designed by some companies to help protect children from the undesirable aspects of the Internet. Some of the filter tools which offer online information are:

A recognized problem with material found on the Net is that often it is unsubstantiated with sources unlisted and the writer’s credentials unknown. Children will need to learn to be discerning in their use of the content they encounter. Ideally, they should look for authoritative material where sources are listed. The location of the address may be a useful pointer - an article under the banner of NASA or a national university is likely to be more authoritative than one supplied by an individual with an apparent interest in the theme. Another consideration is the date material was submitted - material may appear useful but may be out of date. Unfortunately, it is sometimes difficult to check just when articles were written or posted although often the date of entry is shown at the top of print outs and at the end of articles. As with the ‘Net Nasties’ then, supervision and guidance from teachers/parents is required, so that students can be helped to see the difference between information sources that are credible and those requiring further corroboration.

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Updating of Internet addresses

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As mentioned, the dynamic nature of the Internet means that some sites may change URLs or even disappear altogether. An ongoing role of the publishers will be to monitor these changes regularly and to post them on our site. To keep up to date with changes check the website relevant to this book:

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For links to other Ready-Ed titles go to our Booklinks site:

http://203.98.84.223/~readyed/ If you have any problems accessing sites please email us at info@readyed.net.au

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Use this page to record interesting Internet addresses you find.

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Online Sites for Kids Essential Links For Kids http://www.el.com/elinks/for/kids/ The Magic School Bus Fun Place http://www.scholastic.com/magicschoolbus/

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Kids Excellent Web Links http://users.tellurian.com/teach/

Information for Children http://www.factmonster.com/

Fun Pages for Kids Kudo’s Kids Kitchen http://kudoskitchenbyrenee.blogspot.com/

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Cool Kids Stuff http://www.chch.planet.org.nz/stalbans/kids.htm

The Official Simpsons Page http://www.thesimpsons.com/

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The Muppets Home http://www.muppetcentral.com/ Connect Four http://www.mathsisfun.com/games/connect4.html Beware! It is very difficult to beat the computer!

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Astronomy Picture of the Day http://antwrp.gsfc.nasa.gov/apod/astropix.html

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orm World This page uses one web site. Go to: Internet Activities: Book 1 (General ) and then page 8, Site 1 Meet Wendell the Worm and his worm cousins. Click on each of the worms to learn more about each type. : Write two amazing facts about each worm.

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Read all about the part worms play in recycling. Describe what worms do to help: ...................................................................................................................... ...................................................................................................................... Read all about Worm Bins. What do you need to set up a worm bin at home? ...................................................................................................................... Page 8

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This page uses one web site. Go to: Internet Activities: Book 1 (General ) and then page 9, Site 1

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: Read all about worms and write down ten new facts you have found. 1. ......................................................................................................................

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rog Facts This page uses one web site. Go to ... Internet Activities: Book 1 (General ) and then page 10, Site 1 This site is just about frogs! You will find all sorts of frog facts here as well as some strange noises and music. Click on Froggy Pictures.

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: Find a picture of a Red-eyed Tree Frog. Draw the frog here:

: Draw and colour the frogs below using the right colours for each frog.

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Look on different “Froggy Image” pages for each one.

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Pacific Tree Frog

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Poison Arrow Frog

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: Click on “Froggy Sounds” to hear “ribbets”, “greedeeps” and more! Page 10

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The Life Cycle

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This page uses two web sites. Go to: Internet Activities: Book 1 (General ) and then page 11, Site 1 This site will show you how a frog starts life as a tadpole. : Draw the life cycle below:

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: List some famous frogs and visit their homepages. 1. ......................................................................................... 2. ......................................................................................... 3. ......................................................................................... Who is your favourite frog? ................................................... Ready-Ed Publications

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Toy Story This page uses two web sites. Go to: Internet Activities: Book 1 (General ) and then page 12, Site 1 Read the story of Woody the Cowboy and Buzz Lightyear. : Click on the arrow saying “The full story” and follow the directions. Who are the main characters in this story?.........................................................

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What is the story about?.....................................................................................

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Pocahontas This page uses one web site. Go to: Internet Activities: Book 1 (General ) and then page 13, Site 1

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This site has the story of Pocahontas for you to read. Click on “Story” and find out what happens.

: Describe these characters in the story:

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Cockroaches This page uses one web site. Go to ... Internet Activities: Book 1 (General ) and then page 14, Site 1 Visit Yucky Roach World and let Wendell the worm take you on a tour of the site. Click on the Scrapbook to see some photos of the bugs.

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: Click on Scrapbook and click the bottom links until you find the Madagascar

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Wendell called this bug Felix. Where does Felix live? ......................................... What is this bug famous for? .............................................................................. ...................................................................................................................... Where does Felix like to live? ............................................................................. Page 14

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More Cockroaches This page uses one web site. Go to ... Internet Activities: Book 1 (General ) and then page 15, Site 1

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Take a good look at Wendell’s scrapbook (in the menu). : Find the answers to these by clicking on different bugs.

Which cockroach lets off an awful smell? ...........................................................

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Which cockroach likes to live in caves with bats? ...............................................

What does the American cockroach like to eat? .................................................

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Read all about cockroaches and write down five new things you have learned:

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Slider Puzzles This page uses two web sites. The Internet is packed full of puzzles for you to try. : These slider puzzles are quite tricky. See if you can work them out. Click on a piece to move it. Draw your finished puzzle in the box under each web site.

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What is the name of the creature in the picture? .............................................. Page 16

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Who are the main characters in your story? 1. ................................................................................. 2. ................................................................................. 3. .................................................................................

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This page uses one web site. Go to: Internet Activities: Book 1 (General ) and then page 17, Site 1 At this site you will find some stories to read and listen to. : Select “Animals” in “Stories by Theme” in the menu on the left hand side.

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World Storywriters This page uses two web sites. Would you like to write a story for children all over the world to read? All you have to do is follow the instructions at the Kid Pub site. Go to: Internet Activities: Book 1 (General ) and then page 18, Site 1 : Before you start your story, read what other children have written by clicking on Newest Stories. Write down the name of the best story you read:

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: Think about your story and who the characters will be. You might like to write an adventure story based on somthing exciting that has happened to you. Start your draft here and describe each character.

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It might be a good idea to ask someone to have a look at it for you, before you send the idea to KidPub. When your draft is ready, go to Site 2 ... Internet Activities: Book 1 (General ) and then page 18, Site 2 Read the instructions and complete the form. Page 18

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This page uses one web site. Go to: Internet Activities: Book 1 (General ) and then page 19, Site 1 Click on the letters of the alphabet shown on the screen to find some information about animals that begin with the letters below:

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: Write down an animal for each of these letters:

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How many different types of penguin are there? .................................................

What countries do penguins live in? ....................................................................

What is the name of the largest penguin? ...........................................................

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The Space ShuttLe This page uses two web sites. Go to: Internet Activities: Book 1 (General ) and then page 20, Site 1 Read all about the space shuttle at this site.

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: Answer these questions about space shuttles:

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1. What happens to the space shuttle when it returns to Earth?...........................

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2. How many space shuttles have been built? .....................................................

3. What was the name of the first space shuttle? ................................................

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4. Which shuttle was the first shuttle to orbit the earth? .......................................

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Colour the Space Shuttle Now click on Site 2 on the web page and print out the colouring page. Go to: Internet Activities: Book 1 (General ) and then page 20, Site 2 Page 20

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This page uses one web site. FGo to: Internet Activities: Book 1 (General ) and then page 21, Site 1

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Space stations are set up in space for scientists to live and work in. : Read all about them at Site 1 and then answer the questions below.

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1. Where do astronauts sleep in space? ............................................................

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2. How long do space stations stay in space for? ...............................................

3. How long do astronauts and scientists live on space stations for? ..................

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Freaky Fish This page uses two web sites. Go to: Internet Activities: Book 1 (General ) and then page 22, Site 1 Visit this site to view the slide show and learn about some interesting fish. Read the information carefully and then complete the following.

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: Which Fish Am I? (There are 21 in the slide show)

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1. I ‘m made up almost entirely of jelly!................................................................ 2. I was thought to be extinct. .............................................................................

3. I‘m all bark and no bite! .................................................................................. 4. Sailors thought I was a sea serpent. ...............................................................

5. I live very, very deep in the ocean. ..................................................................

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Dinosaurs This page uses one web site. Go to: Internet Activities: Book 1 (General ) and then page 23, Site 1

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Click on “Top 5 Dinosaurs” on the menu on the right. Search around this site for answers to these:

For how long were dinosaurs on the Earth? ........................................................

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Curiosity Corner This page uses two web sites. This site has answers to questions you may have wondered about. Go to: Internet Activities: Book 1 (General ) and then page 24, Site 1

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Click on the “Earth” tab and then “What is a rainforest?” : Read the information carefully and then answer these questions.

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Television Time This page uses one web site. Visit the Australian Children’s Television Foundation and choose a show you would like to know more about. Go to: Internet Activities: Book 1 (General ) and then page 25, Site 1

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Journe y to Another Countr Journey Country y This page uses one web site. Go to: Internet Activities: Book 1 (General ) and then page 26, Site 1

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Explore a Coral Reef This page uses one web site. Go to: Internet Activities: Book 1 (General ) and then page 26, Site 1

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A Frog’s Life - Page 11 How long? 11 weeks. Cockroaches - Page 14 Felix - Madagascar; Its hissing sounds; Near river banks and around logs. More Cockroaches - Page 15 The Madeira Cockroach; Giant Cave Cockroach; Decaying material and tree sap. Animal Alphabet - Page 19 E - elephant, G - goose, L - lion, R - rhinoceros, V -vulture. Penguins: 17; Australia, New Zealand, South Africa, South America and the Antarctic; Emperor; fish. The Space Shuttle - Page 20 1. Its belly glows red for about ten minutes because it is very hot. 2. Six 3. Enterprise 4. Columbia. 5. 90 minutes. Fill in the missing words. Rocket, aeroplane. Astronauts, launch, telescope. Space Stations - Page 21 1. They are zipped into sleeping bags which are then attached to the walls of their spacecraft. This keeps them from floating around in their sleep. 2. Years at a time. 3. A few months, but some have stayed for up to a year. Skylab and Mir. Freaky Fish - Page 22 1. Blobfish 2. Coelacanth 3. Fangtooth 4. Oarfish 5. Viper fish 6. Vampire squid. Dinosaurs - Page 23 1. Approximately 160 million years. 2. Stegosaurus; Tyrannosaurus; Diplodocus; Coelophysis; Triceratops. Curiosity Corner - Page 24 1. Around the Equator. 2. South & Central America; Africa; Asia; Australia. 3. 64 - 76 metres. 4. Leafy roof of the trees in the rainforest. Television Time - Page 25 Challenge - Paul Jennings. Answers will vary. Explore a Coral Reef - Page 27 1. In their wetsuits sharks may mistake them for seals. 2. Hammerhead shark. 3 - 5. Answers will vary. 6. Over 25 million years ago.

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