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Teachers/Subjects/ICT/Year 6/Unit 6D. Using the internet to search large databases and to interpret                                                                            information

 

QCA unit of work

Greenwich lesson plans

Quality Information Checklist
The web site is a resource to help young people evaluate the information they find on the Internet.It uses imaginary examples, quizzes and puzzles to allow young people to explore for themselves the concepts around information quality. Many of the examples are health related, but the concepts can be used with any subjects that require information skills

Quality Information Checklist - teachers guide

Internet Proficiency Scheme - Teacher Guide

Internet Proficiency Scheme
The CyberCafe is an integral part of the Internet Proficiency Scheme developed to help teachers educate children on staying safe on the Internet. The scheme has been developed by Becta, the Department for Education and Skills (DfES) and the Qualifications and Curriculum Authority (QCA) and aims to develop a set of safe and discriminating behaviours for pupils to adopt when using the Internet and other technologies.

NABSS
An american site listing search engines for use by children

Onekey.com
A 'children safe' search engine from google

Dib Dab Doo and Dilly Too
Search engine for children. Only links to sites that have been reviewed and classified

Internet Maths Trail
This Excel activity uses pictures to link to websites where pupils find answers to questions.

Lesson Ideas From KENT ED
Lots of lesson ideas and links to support the teaching of this unit. Well worth a look

Welcome to the web
Online lessons to help children to learn all about the Internet

An internet activity from KENT ED
Internet searching activity