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Internet 101
For parents who have grown up with television, raising today's Internet generation can be daunting. Kids know more about the technology and they use the Internet differently from adults, so it is not surprising that parents often feel at a disadvantage. While it can be intimidating, parents' involvement in their kids' online lives is essential. They may be miles ahead of us technically, but kids still need adults to help them develop good judgment and critical thinking skills to deal with situations, information and people they encounter online. A good starting point for parents is to become familiar with how their kids are using the Internet. Most of us don't have a clue what our kids are up to when there are multiple windows open on the computer screen and their hands are flying over the keyboard at breakneck speed. This section will help you take the first step towards becoming more aware and involved by explaining the different technologies that kids use and the activities they like.
Web sites
The Web - short for the World Wide Web - is the most popular place for kids to visit on the Internet. A Web site consists of a "page," or a collection of pages, containing text, pictures, links for downloading games, music or software and sound and video clips. There are literally millions of sites on the Web, which can be accessed using software on your computer called a Web "browser." The Web is different from other media in that it offers kids the ability to create their own content. Young people use the Web to explore and display their creativity in very exciting ways - creating online movies, music, Web sites, e-zines (magazines) and blogs or online diaries. However, the Web has its downside. When surfing it's easy to come across sites containing pornography, hate, violence and illegal and dangerous content and activities. Children's privacy can be at risk both from commercial sites that ask for personal information, and when kids themselves post contact information or photos on their own Web sites. With millions of pages already published, and thousands more being posted every day, finding accurate online information can be an intimidating task. Since anyone can publish their views online, the Web contains a great deal of inaccurate and misleading information. Studies show that young people tend to believe that "if it's on a computer it must be true," so it's important to teach your kids to question what they read online.
If your kids have their own Web sites, be aware of what they are posting. Teach them to respect copyright by not stealing from other sites and to never post anything mean or threatening about another person.
Tip: Create a family Web site, with help from your kids, to keep friends and relatives up to date on your activities.
E-mail
If you have Internet access, chances are you use e-mail. Sending and receiving e-mail, which stands for electronic mail, is the number one use of the Internet. E-mail is a fast, efficient and cheap way for kids to stay in touch with friends and family and even establish pen pals (epals) around the world. Despite the benefits, anyone who uses e-mail is aware of the explosion of spam, or junk email, which floods into inboxes each day, much of it offensive or obscene. It has been estimated that junk e-mail makes up over 40 percent of all e-mail travelling over the Internet. Kids, who may not think critically about the messages they receive, are particularly vulnerable to the ads, scams and disturbing messages that can show up in their accounts. Internet Service Providers (ISPs) generally supply their customers with free e-mail accounts. If your kids are young, ask your ISP about setting up a shared e-mail account for them so you can monitor their messages. To protect young children from receiving unwanted messages, teach them to never share their e-mail address with anyone they don't know. If your kids are older, they probably have their own free accounts through sites such as Hotmail and Yahoo! Help them set up filters on these accounts to avoid unwanted messages and make sure that in the registration process they choose NOT to receive promotions from advertisers or to be included in an Internet directory. Encourage them to protect their e-mail address and never give it out over the Internet.
Tip: Set up a 'dummy' e-mail account for your kids to give out online. This will protect their real address from junk
Instant messaging
For today's Net generation, instant messaging (IM) has replaced the telephone as the most popular way of talking with friends. Kids rush home from school, log on and continue schoolyard conversations, often staying online for hours. Instant messaging is a great costfree tool for kids to communicate with friends, keeping in touch with people in faraway places and for coordinating school projects.
Many parents confuse instant messaging with chat rooms when their kids say they are 'chatting' online. While both technologies involve talking in 'real time,' there are important differences that have safety implications. A chat room is a place on the Internet where you can talk to anyone in the world. Imagine opening up an international phone book, picking out random strangers and calling them. Instant messaging is a safer environment because it permits users to select the people they want to talk with. Users create contact lists of friends to chat with and can block people they don't know or don't want to communicate with. While kids have some control over who they talk to, it's still possible to talk with strangers using IM. The prestige associated with a large instant messaging contact list means some kids have over 100 IM 'friends, many of whom they've never met. Kids feel freer to say things online that they would never say face-to-face, so instant messaging can be used to spread rumors and gossip. For many kids, this means home is no longer a refuge from the peer pressures of school. Most IM programs encourage users to fill out a 'personal profile' which includes detailed personal information. Once completed, this profile is available to anyone on the Internet who wants to pull it up and read it. Kids should be taught to never fill out these kinds of profiles online.
Tip: Sit with your kids and review their instant messaging contact list to make sure they know everyone on it.
Chat rooms
Chat rooms are places on the Internet where you can have live, real-time conversations with many people at the same time. Think of it as a telephone party line - except you type rather than talk. Everyone in the chat room can see what everyone else writes, but you can still be as anonymous as you want. While chat rooms can be dynamic meeting places for people with similar interests, they can also be cruising grounds for predators trying to make contact with young people. For this reason, kids shouldn't be in chat rooms - period. Just as we teach young children not to talk to strangers in the street, they shouldn't be talking with strangers online. When they become older (10-13) they should only participate in monitored kids' chat rooms, and even then under the close supervision of an adult.
Chat rooms are monitored in several ways. Some sites run software that automatically shuts people out for using inappropriate language, while others use real live monitors. Keep in mind that even in monitored chat rooms, there is nothing to stop an adult from joining in and pretending to be a child.
Young teens are particularly vulnerable with regard to chat rooms. They're exploring their sexuality, moving away from parental control and seeking to establish new relationships outside the family. In the anonymous atmosphere of chat rooms, they feel free to be more open and honest and conversations can quickly become intimate, making them vulnerable to online predators. Because of this, adolescents should be encouraged to only use monitored teen chat rooms, to protect their personal information when chatting online and to always stay in the chat room's public area. (Some chat rooms offer users the option of going into 'private' rooms, or sharing private messages, that no one else can see or monitor.)
Tip: Keep your Internet-connected computer in a public area of your house - never in a child's room.
Blogging
A blog (which comes from the term "Web log" or "weblog") is a Web application which contains posts like a diary or journal entry. There are many hybrid blogging sites popular with kids that allow users to create profiles containing diary-type postings, photos and even videos. Blogs are a snap to create and easy to update, making them extremely popular - on average a new blog is created nearly every 5.8 seconds and more than 3 blogs are updated every second. (Source: TheRegister, July 2004). Media Awareness Network (MNet) research from 2005 shows that on an average school day, 14 per cent of Grade 4 students write on a blog or online diary. Blogging sites that are popular with Canadian students include Nexopia, Piczo, Facebook and LiveJournal. Problems can arise if kids post personal information, photos or video of themselves on these sites or if they use their blogs to spread rumours or gossip about peers or teachers.
Tip: Kids need to be reminded that anything posted on the Internet is accessible to anyone and could potentially be available online for years, so they should be careful that their blog doesn't include any personally identifiable information or images, rude or threatening comments or anything that could be embarrassing to themselves or others.
File-sharing
File-sharing, also known as "peer-to-peer" technology, allows users to search for and download files from other users' computers. Young people use this technology to swap music files or video files of TV shows and movies. Kids have embraced downloading culture from the start, and, as with most technologies, are way ahead of parents in this area. MNet research from 2005 shows that 65 per cent of kids download and listen to music online. The downloading of movies and TV shows is gaining in popularity; 17 per cent of Grade 4 students do so on a daily basis. That number increases to 40 per cent by Grade 11. Parents need to take an active approach in this area and discuss the ethics of file-sharing with their children. It is a complex topic, with many people, including parents, downloading files and some musicians speaking out in support of the practice. You can help your kids think about this issue by asking if they're aware that file-sharing is illegal. Ask them to think about the artists who created the work. Should they not be compensated when their songs are exchanged online? Also, if everyone file-shares where will the money come from to develop and promote new artists? To access a file-sharing network, users need to download special software. While these programs are available free online, they come at a cost. Some of the most popular programs are bundled with additional software known as "spyware," or "adware." Once installed on your computer, this software can track where you go on the Internet, creates links on Web pages that send users to advertising and even collect information from your hard drive such as passwords, credit card numbers and email addresses. Another concern related to file-sharing is that many people use these networks to trade pornographic images and videos, making it easy for kids to stumble across obscene material. Compounding the problem is the fact that parental filters designed to block pornography don't work with file-sharing programs. Some file-sharing programs now offer their own builtin filtering systems, so check to see if the program your kids are using can be configured to block sexually explicit material.
Tip: To learn how to remove spyware from your computer visit: http://www.download.com/Spyware-Center/2001-2023_4-0.html?tag=dir.
Cell Phones
A new generation of cell phones has Internet and text messaging capabilities and can take digital photos and videos. These phones are challenging the ability of adults to monitor online activities because unlike a computer placed in a public area of a home or school, cell phones are private, connected and always accessible.
Text messaging, also known as SMS, for short message system is popular with kids because it's cheaper to send a text message than to make a phone call and they can send their message out to many people at the same time. It's called short message system because cell phone screens are so small they can only display a limited amount of words. Kids use an SMS language, based on short forms and acronyms, that is also popular in chat rooms and with instant messaging. Cryptic conversations written in SMS lingo baffle most adults. For example, here's a short conversation in SMS: how wz d pRT last nyt? Did U hav :)? Got 2 go, c U l8r Translation: How was the party last night? Did you have fun? Got to go, see you later. As with the Internet, parents and kids use cell phones differently. Most parents see cell phones as tools, while kids view them as an integral part of their social and entertainment lives. Unlike parents, who find cell phones intrusive at times and turn them on and off as necessary, kids have their phones turned on all the time so they can always be reached - by their friends that is, not necessarily by their parents! An increasing number of kids are using their text messaging and camera-enabled cell phones to bully and harass peers. Because kids tend to keep their phones on at all times, bullies can relentlessly harass victims at school, at home or even in their own rooms. If your child is bullied through a cell phone, report the problem immediately to your phone service provider. If it's a persistent problem you can change the phone number.
Tip: Check out www.transl8it.com - an SMS translation site that translates English into SMS lingo and vice versa.
Internet FAQ
1. At what age should I let my children go on the Internet?
Children are going online at younger and younger ages - in fact, the fastest growing segment of Internet users is now pre-schoolers! Many kids are using the Internet at school by six years of age, so realistically; they will probably want to be going online at home around this age as well. Children under ten, however, generally don't have the critical thinking skills to be online alone, so until this age you must be totally involved in their Internet use. Sit with them whenever they are online. Make sure they only go to sites you have chosen. Teach them to never reveal personal information over the Internet.
2. Should I let my children have their own e-mail accounts?

Young children should share a family e-mail address rather than have their own accounts. As they get older and want more independence, you can give them their own address. The mail can still reside in your family inbox, so you can ask about any suspicious-looking messages they may get. Ask your Internet Service Provider (ISP) what options it provides for family e-mail accounts. By Grade 7, most kids want to have their own e-mail accounts, and they'll have no trouble getting one through free services such as Hotmail or Yahoo! Make sure they take every precaution to protect their e-mail address so they don't receive junk e-mail and messages from strangers.
3. What house rules should I have for Internet use?

Its important to know that rules do have a positive effect on young peoples behaviour. For example, Media Awareness Network (MNet) research from 2005 shows that having a rule about meeting online acquaintances in the real world reduces the likelihood that a young person will do so by one-half. Although kids are more likely to break a rule as they get older, the very fact that the one exists continues to affect their behaviour positively. Kids in Grades 8 to 9 are twice as likely to go to inappropriate sites when there is no house rule against this activity.
Negotiate an online agreement with your kids outlining the rights and obligations of computer use at home. Make sure the agreement clearly sets out: where your kids can go online and what they can do there; how much time they can spend on the Internet; what to do if anything makes them uncomfortable; how to protect their personal information; how to ensure safety in interactive environments; and how to behave ethically and responsibly while online. Your children's input is critical to the success of the agreement. Print it out and keep it by the family computer to remind everyone of the rules. Review it regularly, and update it as your kids are older.
4. How old should my child be to use MSN?

Instant messaging has replaced the phone as the main communication tool for students as young as Grade 4. MNet research from 2005 shows that 43 per cent of Grade 5 students instant message with friends on a daily basis, so denying access to this popular tool will place limitations on your childs social life. Once kids start using instant messaging, parents have an important role to play in ensuring their privacy is protected and they are using the technology responsibly. Your MSN rules should include:

no filling out a personal profile never talk to strangers (you should check their contact lists regularly to make sure they know everyone on them) no spreading rumours and gossip or hateful messages using MSN
5. Can I read my child's MSN instant messaging conversations?

Yes, MSN is set up to automatically save chat logs in a folder on your computer. You can check your hard drive for a folder called "My chat logs". The default location is usually under: C:\My Documents\. If kids know about these logs, however, it's easy for them to go into "Options" in MSN and disable this feature. In the end having good open dialogue with kids is much more constructive then spying on them. They will always be one step ahead of us when it comes to technology. You need to get good rules in place and trust that your kids will follow them.
6. Should kids be using blogging or social networking sites such as Do You Look Good, Nexopia and Piczo?
MNet research from 2005 shows that social networking sites are extremely popular with Canadian kids, particularly girls in grades 8 to 11. Users create profiles on these sites, which often contain personal information and photos. While the age restriction is 14 years and older for Nexopia and 13 for Piczo and Do You Look Good, the content on these sites can be inappropriate for young teens. If your kids are using blogging or social networking sites you should view their profiles and
blogs to ensure that no personal information or photos have been posted.
7. Are Webcams safe for kids to use?

Cheaper prices and ease of use mean that Webcams are becoming increasing popular with young people. MNet research shows that 22 per cent of Canadian students have Webcams (31% by Grade 11). For safety and security reasons Webcams should not be attached to computers in kids' rooms where their use can't be monitored. It's important to establish house rules for Webcams including:

Only use the Webcam with people you know. Always keep the lens cap closed or unplug the Webcam from the computer when not in use. Never do anything in front of a Webcam that you wouldn't want the entire world to see. Don't post Webcam videos on the Web.
8. How can I prevent pop-ups on my computer?

The easiest way to avoid pop-ups is to use blocking software that you can buy or download free from the Internet. You can also use a specialty toolbar with your browser. Many toolbars allow you to click on a button to block pop-ups, and then click again to disable the pop-up blocking feature. There are privacy issues around using specialty toolbars, however, because they can be used to trace your Internet tracks. You can ask at your local computer store for toolbar and pop-up blocking software suggestions or check out the CNet site for free downloads: http://download.com.com/3120-20-0.html?qt=Pop-up+blocker&tg=dl-20
9. Can kids become addicted to the Internet?

The Internet is a wonderful tool for young people, especially for those who have difficulties with peer interactions. Computer-savvy kids can shine on the Internet because looks and athletic ability are not important, and this can help build their self-esteem. However, excessive computer use may further isolate shy kids from their peers or take away from other activities such as homework or sleep. Parents and teachers are often unaware that there is problem until it is serious. This is because it is easy to hide online activities and because Internet addiction is not widely recognized. Establish rules around computer use and try to balance it with more physical activity. Also, make sure your Internet-connected computer is out in the open, not in your child's room. Finally, look at your own Internet use. Do you spend hours online? If you do, your children are likely to follow your example.
10. What should my kids know about computer viruses?

A virus is a malicious software program that infects computer files or disk drives and then makes copies of itself. Many of the activities that kids do online can leave computers vulnerable to viruses. E-mail attachments are the most common means of distributing viruses, but they can also be downloaded using file-sharing and instant messaging programs. Make sure your children understand to never open an e-mail attachment they haven't requested; to configure their instant messaging program so they cannot receive files from other users; to never download files ending in ".exe" when using file-sharing programs; and to never download any program off the Internet without checking with a parent first. You can protect your computer by always running up-to-date firewall and anti-virus software.
11. I am concerned about my kids' Internet use. Can I track where they are going online?
Yes, you can track where they've been online, but be aware that computer-savvy kids know how to cover their Internet tracks. Clear rules about Internet use and open communication with your kids are more effective than invading their privacy. When you surf the Internet, your Web browser (Microsoft Internet Explorer or Netscape Navigator) collects information about the places you visit, and stores it on your computer. Browsers usually keep 'history' files of recently visited sites. Most versions of Internet Explorer have a History button on the top toolbar. If you don't see the button, or if you are a Netscape user, simply press the Ctrl (control) and H keys at the same time, which will also bring up your history listings. Double click on any listing to view the site. Browsers also make temporary copies of Web pages, known as cache files, and store them on your computer. Internet Explorer allows users to click on either Tools or View. Next, select Internet Options and click on General and then Settings. Finally, click on View Files to see a list of all the cached Web pages on your computer. In Netscape you select Edit, then Preferences. Click on Advanced and select Cache. Look beside the Choose Folder button to see where your cache files are stored on your hard drive. There are also many kinds of software that will let you monitor various online activities. To find out more you can go to the GetNetWise site at: http://kids.getnetwise.org/tools/ Scroll down to the bottom of the page to "Find Tools for Your Family" and search under "monitors". You should also check out a good computer store and ask what products they recommend.
12. What should I do if my child is being harassed online?

If this occurs, you can 'block' the person sending the harassing messages. There are 'block' options in e-mail and instant messaging programs. Save any harassing e-mail messages and forward them to your child's e-mail service provider. Most providers have appropriate use policies that restrict users from harassing others over the Internet. If the harassment consists of comments posted on a Web site, contact your Internet Service Provider (ISP) and ask for help to locate the ISP hosting the site. You can then contact the ISP and bring the offensive comments to their attention. You should also contact your local police department. Harassment is a crime in Canada, both in the real world and on the Internet. It is illegal to communicate repeatedly with someone if your communication causes them to fear for their own safety or the safety of others.
13. Does filtering software work?

Filtering tools may be helpful with young children, to complement - not replace - parental supervision. Filters and blockers, however, are not foolproof and they often fail to keep out inappropriate material. According to a 2001 Consumer Report, filters failed to block 20 per cent of objectionable sites. They can also block a lot of useful content, which your kids may need for their school assignments. While filters may be useful when your kids are young, as they grow older they will need to develop safe and responsible online behaviour. Parents and teachers are best equipped to teach kids how to responsibly use the Internet.
14. My teen wants to shop online. How can I be sure the site is secure?
If kids and teens shop online, they need solid guidelines to keep their transactions safe and secure. Teach them how to tell when it is all right to give credit information to a Web site by looking for: a Better Business Bureau quality assurance seal; an unbroken lock icon at the bottom left-hand corner of the page (ensuring that only you and the Web site can view financial transactions); or an "https" in the address box of your browser, which also ensures a secure environment. Make sure your browser supports 128-bit encryption to ensure your credit card number is automatically encrypted, or scrambled, before it is sent. (The latest versions of both Internet Explorer and Netscape support 128-bit encryption.)
15. What should I look for in a kids' site privacy policy?

Privacy policies outline the privacy terms and conditions of a site. Often, however, these policies are vague, misleading or non-existent. When you read a privacy policy, you want to know: what information is being collected or tracked, and how this information will be used (especially,
whether it will be sold to a third party); do you have the ability to change or delete data collected from your children; what steps are taken to safeguard kids in chat rooms, message boards and email activities on the site; and does the site try to obtain verifiable, parental consent before a child releases personal information online.
Tips for parents

According to 2005 MNet research, two thirds (68%) of students in Grades 4 to 11 are interested in learning how to tell if online information is true. The interest is highest among children in Grades 4 to 6 (75%). Parents can play an important role in helping kids learn these skills at an early age. Media Awareness Network Resources: Teach kids how the Internet works, and how Web sites can be established with no questions asked. Train them to use a wide variety of information resources, and to check and question what they see online.
CyberSense and Nonsense
5 Ws of Cyberspace The following tips will help your kids get the most out of Internet information:
Relevant Web Sites:
Start when your children are young. Primary grade students are now using the Internet to look up information, so it's important to teach them early on how to distinguish fact from opinion and how to recognize bias, propaganda and stereotyping.
Search Engine Watch
Tips for Online Consumers (PDF)
Ask your kids about information that they find online. For example: o What's the purpose of the site? To inform? To entertain? To persuade? To sell?
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Who are the authors or creators of this Web page? Are they credible? Does the site contain contact information for the author or an "About Us" section?
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What sites does this site link to? Who links to this site? (Enter the name in a search engine and see what other sites appear.) When was this Web page created? When was it updated? Why did you choose the Internet to find this information? Is there a better place to look?
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Make sure your kids check the online information they collect with other sources. Refer to other Web sites or media such as newspapers, magazines and books to verify the information. Encourage your kids to use a wide variety of information resources, not just the Internet. Take them to the library and buy a good encyclopedia on CD-ROM. This will give them access to alternative sources of information. Teach your kids techniques to effectively search out information online. This will greatly improve their ability to obtain quality information. One suggestion is to encourage them to use a variety of search engines rather than settling for just one site. Explore commercial Web sites with your kids. Show them how marketers create virtual playgrounds. These sites often integrate advertising with graphics, games and activities to reinforce brand-name loyalty. Discuss hatred and racism with your kids. Software filters can help block some of this type of material. Your kids, however, should learn about racism and world events so they can recognize hateful content. Encourage your kids to talk to you before making any online purchases. Canada's Office of Consumer Affairs has a guide for finding reputable online merchants and avoiding online scams.
Safety Tips by Age - 2-4-Year-Olds

Many pre-schoolers are already active computer users. According to a 2005 report from the National Center for Education Statistics in the U.S., 67 per cent of preschoolage children use a computer, and 23 per cent use the Internet. While children at this age have a limited attention span for online activities, Internet images and sounds can stimulate their imagination and add to their experiences. Parents and older siblings can take pre-schoolers on the Internet, visit Web sites and play online games. At this age, adults have an important role to play in teaching safe Internet use and monitoring their children's reactions to online material. 2-4-Year-Olds:

will accept media content at face value don't have the critical thinking skills to be online alone may be frightened by media images, both real and fictional may be frightened by realistic portrayals of violence, threats or dangers risk moving from appropriate to inappropriate sites through hyperlinks
Safety tips

Always sit with your kids at this age when they're online. Create a personalized online environment for your kids by "bookmarking" a list of acceptable sites. Use kid-friendly search engines or ones with parental controls. Investigate Internet-filtering tools as a complement - not a replacement - for parental supervision. Protect them from offensive "pop ups" by disabling Java on your computer or using blocking software. Start teaching your children about privacy. Have them use an online nickname if a site encourages them to submit their names to "personalizing" the web content. All family members should act as role models for children's use of the Internet.

Five- to seven-year-old children have a positive outlook and an accepting nature. They take pride in their new reading and counting skills and love to converse and share ideas. They are eager to behave well; they are trusting; and they don't question authority. Kids at this age may be very capable at using computers, i.e. following commands, using the mouse, and playing computer games. They are, however, highly dependent on adults or older children to help them find Web sites, interpret online information or send e-mail. 5- to 7-year-olds:

will accept media content at face value don't have the critical thinking skills to be online alone may be frightened by media images, both real and fictional may be frightened by realistic portrayals of violence, threats or dangers are vulnerable to online marketers who encourage them to give out personal information through surveys, contests and registration forms risk moving from appropriate to inappropriate sites through hyperlinks may be exposed to search results that link to inappropriate Web sites
Safety tips Always sit with your kids at this age when they are online.
Create a personalized online environment by limiting your kids to their list of favourite or "bookmarked" sites. Use kid-friendly search engines or ones with parental controls. Keep Internet-connected computers in an open area where you can easily monitor your kids' activities. Investigate Internet-filtering tools as a complement - not a replacement - for parental supervision. Start teaching kids about privacy. Tell them never to give out information about themselves or their family when online. Have your kids use an online nickname if a site encourages them to submit their names to "personalize" the Web content. Protect them from offensive "pop ups" by disabling Java on your computer or using blocking software. Don't let your kids use instant messaging, e-mail, chat rooms or message boards at this age.
Encourage them to come to you if they come across anything online that makes them feel uncomfortable or threatened. (Stay calm. If you "freak out" they won't )

Eight- to ten-year-old kids have a strong sense of family. They are interested in the activities of older kids in their lives; they are starting to develop a sense of their own moral and gender identity; and they tend to be trusting and not to question authority. Surfing for fun and playing interactive games are favourite online pastimes at this age. They are using email and may also experiment with instant messaging, chat rooms and message boards (online forums). 8 to 10-year olds:

are curious and interested in discovering new information lack the critical thinking skills to be online alone are vulnerable to online marketers who encourage them to give out personal information through surveys, contests and registration forms may be frightened by realistic portrayals of violence, threats or dangers begin to communicate with online acquaintances they may have not met in real life may be influenced by media images and personalities, especially those that appear "cool" or desirable may be exposed to search results with links to inappropriate Web sites are vulnerable to online predators when using chat rooms, message boards or instant messaging
Safety tips

Create a list of Internet house rules with input from your kids. Sit with your kids when they are online or make sure they only visit sites that you have approved. Keep Internet-connected computers in an open area where you can easily monitor them. Investigate Internet-filtering tools as a complement - not a replacement - for parental supervision. Use kid-friendly search engines or search engines with parental controls.
Establish a shared family e-mail account with your Internet Service Provider rather than letting your kids have their own accounts. Teach your kids to always come to you before giving out information through e-mail, chat rooms, message boards, registration forms, personal profiles and online contests. Use e-mail filters to block messages from particular people, or those that contain specific words or phrases. Don't allow instant messaging at this age. Only allow your kids to use monitored chat rooms and message boards on reputable kids' sites. Talk to your kids about their online friends and activities just as you would about their other activities. Talk to them about healthy sexuality because kids can easily come across online pornography. Encourage your kids to come to you if they encounter anything online that makes them feel uncomfortable or threatened. (Stay calm. If you "freak out" your kids won't turn to you for help when they need it.)

From pre-teen to teen, is a time of rapid change in kids lives. Although at this age they are still quite dependent on their families, they want more independence. Also, relationships with friends become more important and they start to take an interest in the world around them. Kids in this age group use the Internet to research school projects. They also download music, use e-mail, play online games, and vote for their favourite pop stars on fan sites. Their favourite way to communicate with friends is by instant messaging. 11- to 13-year-olds:

feel in control when it comes to technology are intrigued by subcultures beyond the world of their parents lack the critical thinking skills to judge the accuracy of online information accept entertainment and games uncritically are vulnerable to online marketers who encourage them to give out personal information through surveys, contests and registration forms are at a sensitive time in their sexual development; particularly boys, who may look for porn sites at this age are interested in building relationships (especially girls) with online acquaintances
may be bullied or they may be bullying others online.
Safety tips

Create a list of Internet house rules with input from your kids. Keep Internet-connected computers in an open area and out of your kids bedrooms. Talk with your kids about their online friends and activities just as you would about their other activities. Insist that your kids tell you first if they want to meet an online friend. Teach your kids to never to give out personal information without your permission when using e-mail, chat rooms or instant messaging, filling out registration forms and personal profiles, and entering online contests. Encourage them to come to you if they encounter material or messages that make them feel uncomfortable or threatened. (Stay calm. If you freak out your kids wont turn to you for help when they need it.) Talk to your kids about online pornography and direct them to good sites about health and sexuality. Insist on access to your kids e-mail and instant messaging accounts to make sure that theyre not talking to strangers. Teach your kids responsible online behaviour. File-sharing and taking text, images or artwork from the Web may infringe on copyright laws. Talk to them about ethical behaviour. They should not be using the Internet to spread gossip, bully or make threats against others. Only allow your kids to use monitored chat rooms on reputable kids sites.
Safety Tips by Age - 14-17-year olds

It is common that younger teens may experience periods of low self esteem, seek the approval of their friends, and be less willing to accommodate their parents' expectations. Older teenagers need both group identity and independence, and tend to reconcile their family and peer values. In late adolescence kids also mature and are ready to interact with
the world on an intellectual level. Generally, all teens are open to new ideas but lack the life experience to judge their validity.
Teens download music, use instant messaging (IM), e-mail, and play online games. They also actively use search engines to find information on the Internet. Most of them visited chat rooms, and many have participated in adult or private chat. Boys in this age group are more likely to push the boundaries - looking for gross humour, gore, gambling, or explicit adult sites. 14- to 17-Year-olds:

are more critical and selective in their media interests and activities are more likely to receive unwanted sexual comments online receive the highest percentage of pornographic spam are interested in building relationships with online acquaintances (especially true of girls) are more likely to be asked for a real-life meeting by an online acquaintance and more apt to accept are still vulnerable to online marketers who encourage them to give out personal information through surveys, contests and registration forms (boys in particular) may look for porn sites may be bullied or be bullying others online are more likely to use credit cards online may be experimenting with online gambling
Safety tips
Create a list of Internet house rules with your teens. You should include the kinds of sites that are off limit. Keep Internet-connected computers in an open area and out of your teens' bedrooms. Talk to them about their online friends and activities just as you would about their other activities. Know which chat rooms or message boards your teens visit, and whom they talk to. Encourage them to use monitored chat rooms.
Talk to your teens about their IM list and make sure they're not talking to strangers. Insist that they tell you first if they want to meet an "online friend." Teach your teens never to give out personal information without your permission when using e-mail, chat rooms or instant messaging, filling out registration forms and personal profiles, and entering online contests. Encourage your teens to come to you if they come across material or messages that make them feel uncomfortable or threatened. (Stay calm. If you "freak out" they won't turn to you for help when they need it.) Talk to your teenagers about online pornography and direct them to good sites about health and sexuality. Insist they stay in public chat room areas. Help protect them from spam. Tell your teens not to give out their e-mail address online, not to respond to junk mail, and to use e-mail filters. Be aware of the Web sites that your teens frequent, and make sure the sites don't contain personal photos and information or offensive content. Teach your kids responsible online behaviour. File-sharing and taking text, images or artwork from the Web may infringe on copyright laws. Talk to them about ethical behaviour. They should not be using the Internet to spread gossip, bully or threaten others. Make sure your teens check with you before making financial transactions online, including ordering, buying or selling items. Discuss gambling and its potential risks and remind your teens that it is illegal for them to gamble online.
Challenging Cyber Bullying

The Internet has created a whole new world of social communications for young people who are using e-mail, Web sites, instant messaging, chat rooms and text messaging (STM) to stay in touch with friends and make new ones. Relevant Web Sites:
Bullying.org
Cyberbullying.ca Bullybeware.com While most interactions are positive, increasingly kids are using these communication tools to antagonize and intimidate others. This has become known as cyber bullying. A Media Awareness Network survey in 2005 showed that 34 per cent of Canadian students have been bullied and 27 per cent of those kids were bullied over the Internet. Today's young Internet users have created an interactive world away from adult knowledge and supervision. Because bullies tend to harass their victims away from the watchful eyes of adults, the Internet is the perfect tool for reaching others anonymously - anytime, anyplace. This means for many children, home is no longer a refuge from the cruel peer pressures of school.
In school ... you don't want anyone to think of you as a "gossip" or someone who says things about other people. Everyone wants to be "nice." You don't have to be nice if you don't want to online. 13 year old girl, Edmonton (Source: Young Canadians In A Wired World Survey Focus Groups, Media Awareness Network, 2004)
The anonymity of online communications means kids feel freer to do things online they would never do in the real world. Media Awareness Network research from 2005 shows that 60 per cent of students pretend to be someone else when they are online. Of those, 17 per cent do so because they want to "act mean to people and get away with it". Even if they can be identified online, young people can accuse someone else of using their screen name. They don't have to own their actions, and if a person can't be identified with an action, fear of punishment is diminished. Nancy Willard of the Responsible Netizen Institute explains that technology can also affect a young person's ethical behaviour because it doesn't provide tangible feedback about the
consequences of actions on others. This lack of feedback minimizes feelings of empathy or remorse. Young people say things online that they would never say face-to-face because they feel removed from the action and the person at the receiving end. There are several ways that young people bully others online. They send e-mails or instant messages containing insults or threats directly to a person. They may also spread hateful comments about a person through e-mail, instant messaging or postings on Web sites and online diaries. Young people steal passwords and send out threatening e-mails or instant messages using an assumed identity. Technically savvy kids may build whole Web sites, often with password protection, to target specific students or teachers. An increasing number of kids are being bullied by text messages through their cell phones. These phones are challenging the ability of adults to monitor and guide children because, unlike a computer placed in a public area of a home, school or library, mobiles are personal, private, connected - and always accessible. Kids tend to keep their phones on at all times, meaning bullies can harass victims at school or even in their own rooms. Built-in digital cameras in cell phones are adding a new dimension to the problem. In one case students used a camera-enabled cell phone to take a photo of an overweight classmate in the shower after gym. The picture was distributed throughout the school e-mail list within minutes. Schools are struggling to address the issue of cyber bullying among students, especially when it occurs outside of school. When real world bullying occurs in a schoolyard or classroom, teachers are often able to intervene, but online bullying takes place off the radar screen of adults, making it difficult to detect in schools and impossible to monitor off school property.
Cyber bullying and the law

Young people should be aware that some forms of online bullying are considered criminal acts. Under the Criminal Code of Canada, it is a crime to communicate repeatedly with someone if your communication causes them to fear for their own safety or the safety of others. It's also a crime to publish a "defamatory libel" - writing something that is designed to insult a person or likely to injure a person's reputation by exposing him or her to hatred, contempt or ridicule. A cyber bully may also be violating the Canadian Human Rights Act, if he or she spreads hate or discrimination based on race, national or ethnic origin, colour, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, marital status, family status or disability.
The role of Internet service providers (ISPs) and cell phone service providers
Internet service providers (ISPs) are the companies that provide Internet access to consumers. Most ISPs have Acceptable Use Policies (AUPs) that clearly define privileges and guidelines for those using their services, and the actions that can be taken if those guidelines are violated. ISPs and cell phone service providers can respond to reports of cyber bullying over their networks, or help clients track down the appropriate service provider to respond to.
Taking action on cyber bullying

Cyber bullying is everyone's business and the best response is a pro-active or preventative one.
What parents can do:
Get involved and be aware: Learn everything you can about the Internet and what your kids are doing online. Talk to them about the places they go online and the activities that they are involved in. Be aware of what your kids are posting on Web sites, including their own personal home pages. Encourage your kids to come to you if anybody says or does something online that makes them feel uncomfortable or threatened. Stay calm and keep the lines of communication and trust open. If you "freak out" your kids won't turn to you for help when they need it. Encourage kids to develop their own moral code so they will choose to behave ethically online: Talk to your kids about responsible Internet use. Teach them to never post or say anything on the Internet that they wouldn't want the whole world - including you - to read. Create an online agreement or contract for computer use, with your kids' input. Make sure your agreement contains clear rules about ethical online behaviour. MNet's research shows that in homes where parents have clear rules against certain kinds of activities, young people are much less likely to engage in them. Take action if your child is being bullied online
Watch out for signs that your child is being bullied online - a reluctance to use the computer or go to school may be an indication. If the bully is a student at your child's school, meet with school officials and ask for help in resolving the situation. Report any incident of online harassment and physical threats to your local police and your Internet Service Provider (ISP). If your child is bullied through a cell phone, report the problem to your phone service provider. If it's a persistent problem, you can change the phone number.
What schools can do

Integrate curriculum-based anti-bullying programs into classrooms. Educate teachers, students and parents about the seriousness of cyber bullying. Change the school or board's bullying policy to include harassment perpetrated with mobile and Internet technology. Update the school or board's computer Acceptable Use Policy (AUP) to specifically prohibit using the Internet for bullying.
What kids can do

Because most incidents of bullying occur off adults' radar screens, it's important that young people learn to protect themselves online and respond to cyber bullying among peers when they encounter it. Guidelines for children and teens:
Guard your contact information. Don't give people you don't know your cell phone number, instant messaging name or e-mail address. If you are being harassed online, take the following actions immediately: Tell an adult you trust - a teacher, parent, older sibling or grandparent. If you are being harassed, leave the area or stop the activity (i.e. chat room, news group, online gaming area, instant messaging, etc.).
If you are being bullied through e-mail or instant messaging, block the sender's messages. Never reply to harassing messages. Save any harassing messages and forward them to your Internet Service Provider (i.e. Hotmail or Yahoo). Most service providers have appropriate use policies that restrict users from harassing others over the Internet - and that includes kids! If the bullying includes physical threats, tell the police as well. Take a stand against cyber bullying with your peers. Speak out whenever you see someone being mean to another person online. Most kids respond better to criticism from their peers than to disapproval from adults.
Effective Online Searching

Due to the sheer size of the World Wide Web, finding relevant information demands very specific searching skills and techniques. Learning how to choose the right search engine and practicing effective search methods helps minimize the irrelevant and offensive material that can turn up in a search.
Choosing the right search engine

The first step is to become familiar with the different types of search engines and the various services they provide. There are hundreds of search engines from which to choose, and there are several distinct styles of gathering, grouping and presenting information. For example, Ask Jeeves permits users to type in questions. Google ranks results by importance and relevance of the site. Yahoo! has a directory where you can search by topic. Vivisimo clusters search results into categories selected from the words and phrases contained in the search results. Some search engine features may be better suited to a specific type of search than another. Most of us use just one search engine, and often settle for the first, relevant Web site on the list. Some researchers advise using more than one search tool because each offers different features, and also because no search tool can access the billions of Web pages on the Internet. According to researchers, no single search engine captures more than 16 per cent of the entire Internet and all search engines, combined, capture less than 50 per cent of online information.
Many of the major search engine sites now offer parental filters that, when activated, block offensive sites that may appear in your search results. It is important to note, however, that these filters are not foolproof. A 2003 report from the Harvard Law School states that the parental controls offered on Google, block many harmless Web pages including ones from the White House, IBM and the American Library Association. On most search engines, companies can pay to have their sites appear during a search. These paid listings are usually separated from the main editorial results and identified as sponsored links. For example, Google places sponsored links on the right-hand side of the page away from editorial content. Altavista, on the other hand, incorporates them into the search results list, which can be misleading.
Conducting your search

Finding the right search engines is only the beginning. Developing effective search techniques greatly improves your chances of accessing quality information. Here are some helpful tips from the Media Awareness Network Web site:

Use six to eight key words, preferably nouns. Most users submit only one or two key words per search, which is not enough for an effective query. Avoid verbs, and use modifiers if they help define your object more precisely, e.g. feta cheese rather than just cheese. Combine key words into phrases by using quotation marks, as in solar system. Most search engines will only look for this phrase rather than the individual words, solar and system. Spell carefully, and try alternative spellings. Some search engines use a method known as BOOLEANto fine-tune a search. The three most common BOOLEAN commands are and, or and and not. and or + between key words means: I want only documents that contain both or all words o or between key words means: I want documents that contain either word; I dont care which o and not or - means: I want documents that contain this word, but not if the document also contains another word (i.e. teens and not sex). The term and not applies only to the word or phrase immediately following.
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Most search engines offer advanced search options. However, few people bother to use them even though they can make a big difference to the quality of their search results. A 2003 British study shows that only 10 per cent of Internet users refine their searches using the options search sites offer. Once you have found the information you want, confirm its accuracy by locating at least three other independent online sources that point to the same answer. This is known as the triangle method.
Kid-friendly sites
Finding good Internet sites for your kids can be a challenge. There are lots of wonderful sites out there, but it can take hours of sorting through the junk to find the jewels. You can find good sites and specific online content using kid-friendly search engines and directories on the Web. Search engines offer the widest choice of information; while directories focus more on specific topics. Search engines and directories Search engines with parental filters Only one per cent of favourite sites chosen by Canadian students have been specifically created for children or families. (Source: Young Canadians In A Wired World Survey, Media Awareness Network, 2005)
Search engines and directories
A search engine, such as "Google," is a site on the Internet that searchers Web pages based on their titles, key words or full text. Directories, such as "Yahoo!" are similar to catalogues, where sites are reviewed, selected and then categorized by age and interests and usually provide a range of other services. Many search engines and directories focus on kid-friendly information or filter out sites that are inappropriate for kids. Here is a list of some of the best on the Web.
Ask Jeeves for kids http://www.ajkids.com/ A unique commercial search engine that allows kids to search by using questions as well as key words. Awesome Library http://www.awesomelibrary.org/ This non-commercial directory included more than 20,000 sites reviewed by educators. It has a translation service that lets visitors browse in several different languages
Educational Software Directory http://www.educational-software-directory.net/ In this directory, volunteers have reviewed and organized more than 23,000 sites into 14 categories. Great Web Sites for Kids http://www.ala.org/gwstemplate.cfm?section=greatwebsites&template=/ cfapps/gws/default.cfm&CFID=76395826&CFTOKEN=99671748 This American Library Association (ALA) directory includes links to online resources for fun and learning -- all reviewed and organized by children's librarians. KidsClick! http://www.kidsclick.org This non commercial directory lists more than 5000 Web sites hand-picked by librarians. Canadian Kids Page http://www.canadiankids.net/ck/default.jsp Through this directory users can search hundreds of sites - particularly Canadian ones by age and topic. Windsor-Essex Catholic District School Board Student Portal http://www.wecdsb.on.ca/studentportal.asp Many age appropriate search engines and data bases already filter for appropriate content.
Tips for using kid-friendly search engines and directories

Kid-friendly search engines and directories are not foolproof and offer no guarantee that inappropriate or offensive content will not crop up during a search. They are also not responsible for where your may end up once you leave their site and start moving through other Web pages. If you use a directory, find out whom it was created by -- is it an established authoritative organization? Check the directory's criteria for choosing the sites in its index. If it is a commercial site, keep in mind that some sites may be included for marketing reasons. Test several tools to find out which one works best for your family. Search sites offer different features, and each search tool offers a limited number of sites in its results, so use more that one search engine or directory.
Tips for using search engines with parental filters

Filtering options on search engines are not foolproof and often fail to block sites with objectionable content, while blocking good sites. Check the criteria the search engine uses to filter information and test the filtering options on several sites to decide which one is best for your family.
Search engines with parental filters

Many of the major search engines now offer parental filtering options that help prevent inappropriate sites from appearing in a search. Some of the best filtered search engines are:
Sympatico http://www.sympatico.ca Click on the Advanced Search link. Scroll down until you see the filtering option and click on enable. Google http://www.google.ca/ Click "Preferences" to the right of the search box, then scroll down and choose a level for "SafeSearch Filtering" - strict or moderate. AltaVista http://ca.altavista.com Click on "Settings" and then look for the "Family Filter" link. Alltheweb http://www.alltheweb.com/ The Alltheweb filter is enabled automatically. To turn off the filtering, see "Customize Preferences." WiseNut http://www.wisenut.com/ Click "Set Preferences" under the search box. Turn on "WiseWatch" at the bottom of the page to enable filtering. Lycos http://www.lycos.ca/ Click on "Advanced Search" below the search box. Scroll down to "Adult Filter" to select your filtering level. The Be Web Aware project is proudly sponsored by: Privacy Policy | Terms of Use | 2007 Media Awareness Network. All rights reserved.
StaffSelections
PrimaryTeachers
http://www.mymoondrops.com http://www.kinderthemes.com http://www.softschools.com http://www.dtlk.com http://www.discoveryeducation.com http://www.enchantedlearning.com http://www.starfall.com
JuniorTeachers
http://www.askkids.com http://www.abcteach.com http://wwww.wonderwhizkids.com http://www.thehomeschoolmom.com http://www.linkslearning.org http://www.mathandreadinghelpforkids.org http://www.teachnology.com http://www.edhelper.com http://www.channel.nationalgeographic.com
SeniorTeachers
http://www.dictionary.com http://www.ecokids.ca http://www.careercruising.com http://www.about.com http://www.brainpop.com http://www.geography4kids.com http://www.physics4kids.com http://www.biology4kids.com http://www.ricksmath.com
French
http://lexiquefle.free.fr http://fslactivities.ca
L.S.S.T..
http://www.learningplanet.com http://www.numbernut.com http://www.teachnology.com

GeneralWebsitesforParents&Students
Thefollowingisalistofgeneralwebsiteswhichofferarangeofcurriculum,gamesandinformationfor allgradelevels:
MULTIPLEGRADESandSUBJECTS
http://www.abcteach.com Thissiteoffersthousandsoffreeprintableworksheetsandiscategorizedby subjectsandthemes.Inadditionitofferslanguages,ESL,powerpoint,ClipArt,flashcards,andHoliday activities. http://www.agameaday.com Tryachallengingwordsearch,brainteaser,crossword,cryptogrametc.tostrengthenyourvocabulary, spelling,memory,concentration,problemsolvingandcriticalthinking. http://www.ecokids.ca/pub/ Thissiteoffershomeworkhelpandgamesforkidsgrades16. http://www.edhelper.com ThissiteiscategorizedbysubjectandalsohasaHighSchoolsection,puzzles,gamesandtestprep activities. http://www.funbrain.com Therearelotsofeducationalpuzzlesandgamesformathandlanguageonthissite.Forexample,Word TurtleallowsyoutocreateyourownwordsearchesandChangeMakerhelpsyoulearntomakechange byclickingonthecorrectcoins. http://www.harcourtschool.com Thisisanexcellentsiteforkidsespeciallyformathandlanguage.Exploreallofthedifferentsubject areasandthemestofindyourfavourites. NETWORKING|InternetInformationandResourceGuideforParents 35
http://kidsspace.torontopubliclibrary.ca/stories.html ThisistheTorontoPublicLibraryskidssection.Kidscanread,tellorhearastoryonlineortheycanget homeworkhelp,learnsomethingnewordeveloptheirresearchskills.ClickonGeneralHomeworkin theHomeworkAtoZsectiontofindalistofothergreatlinkstohelpyouwithyourhomework. http://pbskids.org/go/ Thiswebsitehasatonofgamesbasedaroundfavouritetelevisionshowsforkids.Manyofthemare bothfunandeducational. http://www.scholastic.com Afantasticsiteforparents,studentsandteachers.Findgames,printableworksheets,lessonplans, parentandchildactivities,booksandmoreallclassifiedbyage,subjectorgradelevel. http://www.starfall.com Thisisaninteractivesiteforpreschoolandprimarygrades.Itoffersstories,gamesandactivitiesfor youngchildren. http://www.surfnetkids.com Thiswebsiteprovidesreviewsforkids,teachersandfamilies.Thereisadirectoryofsitereviewsanda directoryofkidsgames.Therearealsomanyeducationallinks.
REFERENCESITES
http://www.ipl.org/div/kidspace/browse/ref0000
Thisisanamazingsiteforanykindofgeneralreferences.Ithasdictionaries,encyclopedias,almanacs, news,careerinformationandreferencesforparentsandteachers. http://www.kidsnewsroom.org Keepupwiththelatestnewsandinformationonasafesitegearedforkids.Therearealsostudentand teacherresourcesandgames. http://www.mediaawarenes.ca MediaAwarenessNetworkisafabulousresourceforanythingrelatedtointernetandmedia.
http://learnalberta.ca Thisisagreatonlinereferencecentreinwhichyoucanfindresourcesusingthedetailedsearchtool provided. http://4kids.org/ ThissiteoffersonlineeducationalgamesandtheAskAmysectionallowsyoutogetanswerstoyour questionsabouttechnologyandtheweb.
SCIENCE
http://www.ipl.org/div/projectguide Thisisanexcellentresourceguideforsciencefairprojects.Ithelpsyougetstarted,chooseatopic, completeanddisplayyourproject. http://sciencemadesimple.com Findscienceprojects,experiments,examplesandmoreonthissite.Theideasaresetupinadetailed formatwithlistsofmaterialsneededandstepbystepinstructionsonhowtocompletethem.Thereare alsogreatarticlesanddiagramsthatexplainthescientificconceptsrelatedtotheprojects.
MATH
http://www.aaamath.com Clickonastrandofmathandthegradelevelyouwanttopullupaconcreteexplanationandsetof examplestoexplainthetopic. http://www.coolmath.com Therearelotsoffungamesandlogicpuzzlesforkidstoenhancetheirmathskillsonthissite.The parentsectionofferstipstomakemathfun,lessonsandpracticesheetsaswellashomeworkhelp suggestions. NETWORKING|InternetInformationandResourceGuideforParents 37
http://www.harcourtschool.com/glossary/math GeneralMathglossary:afabulouswaytoidentifyandteachmathterms.Thissiteiscategorizedby gradeandprovidescolourfulillustrationstoexplainmathconcepts. http://nces.ed.gov/nceskids Agreatwaytolearndatamanagementandprobabilityplaygames,compilegraphsandcompareyour resultswithothersorjustcheckoutthewordandquoteoftheday. http://www.mathisfun.com Thissitegivesexcellentvisualexplanationsofmathematicalconceptsandoffersmanywaysto strengthenyourmathskillswithdrillexercises,puzzlesandgames.Agreatsiteforfullexplanationsof conceptsbeinglearnedatschool. http://www.mathslice.com Thissitenotonlyhasgreatworksheetsifyouclickonhelpwhileinacertaintopicitgivesadetailed explanationoftheconceptbeingtaughtwhichisveryhelpfulforhomeworkcompletion. http://www.statcan.gc.ca/edu/edu02_0000eng.htm ThisStatisticsCanadasiteforkidsofferssupportforlearningandteaching,kidzoneactivities,statistics, resourcesbyschoolsubjectandlessonplans.
LANGUAGE
http://www.hartcourtschool.com/glossary/grammar/index.html Multimediagrammarglossary http://www.harcourtschool.com/activity/clubhouse/index/html Learnandidentifythetypesofsentences. http://stufun.com Thissiteoffersfunwaysforkidstolearnallaboutgrammar. http://rhymezone.com Hereyoucantypeinawordtofinditssynonyms,definitions,orwordsthatrhymewithit.
NOTREDAMESCHOOLWEBSITE
http://www.wecdsb.on.ca/113/ Accesstheschoolwebsiteforcalendarof events,theschoolnewsletterorthestaff directory.Parentscanalsosubmitaconcern orideadirectlytotheParentAdvisoryCouncil viathissite. Itisagreatwaytostayinformedaboutwhat isgoingonatyourchildsschool.
WINDSORESSEXCATHOLIC DISTRICTSCHOOLBOARDWEBSITE
http://www.wecdsb.on.ca Thissiteoffersallkindsofinformationfromcyberbullyingtoinclementweatherissueslikewhetheror notthebusesarerunning.Therearealsomanylinkstorelevantinformationandcommunityservices. TheStudentportalisafabulousplaceforstudentstogetalltheinformationtheyneedforprojectsor homework.Italsooffersmanywonderfulsitesthathaveeducationalgamesandpuzzlesforstudents. SincetheportalwasdevelopedbyexpertsattheBoarditprovidesanextremelyorganized,categorized, safeoptionforstudentstousetheinternetefficientlyandeffectivelyatbothhomeandschool. Toaccessthestudentportalathomepleasecontactyourclassroomteacherforthepassword.
MINISTRYOFEDUCATIONWEBSITE
http://www.edu.gov.on.ca/eng/elementary.html TheMinistrysiteprovidesyouwithallkindsofrelevantinformationregardingcurriculumexpectations, guidelinesandexemplarsofhowthingsaremarkedandgradedbylevel.Inadditionyoucanaccess articlesandschoolrelatedinformationaswellastipsandsuggestionsforhelpingyourchildlearn.
WebsitesCategorizedbyGradeandSubjectArea
Kindergarten
Letters
http://www.funwithspot.com/house.asp?locale=UK http://www.primarygames.com/theabcgame/start.htm http://www.rif.org/readingplanet/content/read_aloud_stories.mspx
Numbers
http://math.rice.edu/~lanius/counting/count.html http://www.mhschool.com/math/2003/student/activity/courses/grk/ch03a/ http://www.fisher-price.com/us/fun/games/colorshapes/ http://www.kidport.com/GradeK/Math/MathIndex.htm
Science
http://www.ontariosciencecentre.ca/
The Arts
http://www.creatingmusic.com/ http://www.kids-space.org/gallery/_scenery.html http://www.creativedrama.com/
Community and Social Studies

http://www.earobics.com/gamegoo/games/tina2/tina2lo.html http://www.kinderthemes.com/recipesforartsandcrafts.html http://www.nutritionexplorations.org/kids/main.asp
GRADE 1
Language Arts
Oral Communication http://www.meddybemps.com/ http://www.robertmunsch.com/ Reading http://www.sundhagen.com/babbooks/ http://the-office.com/bedtime-story/indexmain.htm http://www.bbc.co.uk/schools/laac/story/sbi.shtml http://www.learningplanet.com/act/abcorder.asp Writing http://www.thewritesource.com/books/textbooks/write_source_1/ http://www.primarygames.com/see-n-spell/see-n-spell.htm http://www.literacycenter.net/lessonview_en.htm
Media Literacy
http://www.flatstanleyproject.com/
Mathematics
Number Sense and Numeration http://www.bbc.co.uk/schools/numbertime/games/index.shtml http://www.ictgames.com/dinoplacevalue.html http://www.abc.net.au/countusin/games/game1.htm Measurement http://nlvm.usu.edu/en/nav/category_g_1_t_4.html http://arcytech.org/java/clock/ http://www.kidport.com/Grade1/Math/MeasureGeo/G1-M-MG1-1-1b.htm Geometry and Spatial Sense http://www.eduplace.com/rdg/hme/k_5/shapebook/toc.html http://www.geocities.com/EnchantedForest/8112/map3.html Patterning And Algebra http://www.linkslearning.org/Kids/1_Math/2_Illustrated_Lessons/5_Patterns/index.html http://score.kings.k12.ca.us/lessons/100board/100BOARD.htm Data Management and Probability http://www.senteacher.org/wk/graphs.php http://www.primaryresources.co.uk/
Social Studies
http://www.kidport.com/Grade1/SocialStudies/SocStudies1_Signs.htm http://www.harcourtschool.com/activity/respect/index.htm
Science and Technology

http://teams.lacoe.edu/documentation/classrooms/judi/life/activities/cycles/life_cycles.html http://www.bbc.co.uk/schools/scienceclips/teachersresources/ages5_6/tr_sorting_using_ma te_wk.shtml http://www.eduplace.com/math/mathcentral/gradeK/kuca1.html
Health and Physical Education

http://kidshealth.org/kid/ http://www.osweb.com/kidzkorner/treats.htm http://www.healthycanadians.gc.ca/pa-ap/flash/guide1/g1p1_e.html
Special Themes/ General

http://www.dfo-mpo.gc.ca/canwaters-eauxcan/bbb-lgb/index_e.asp http://www.bbc.co.uk/schools/barnabybear/games/recycle.shtml http://www.kidport.com/Grade1/Grade1Home.htm
GRADE 2
Language Arts
Oral Communication http://pbskids.org/lions/games/wordplay.html Reading http://www.fen.com/studentactivities/sameDiff/samediff.html http://www.bbc.co.uk/skillswise/words/reading/ Writing http://www.bookpop.com/bookpop.html http://www.everydayspelling.com/grade2/g2-25words.html

Media Literacy http://www.storiestogrowby.com/ http://www.primarygames.com/print_zone/stationery/stationery.htm
Mathematics
Number Sense and Numeration http://www.mathstories.com/index.htm http://www.edbydesign.com/btcount.html Measurement http://resources.oswego.org/games/BangOnTime/clockwordres.html http://teacher.scholastic.com/max/index.htm Geometry and Spatial Sense http://www.bgfl.org/bgfl/custom/resources_ftp/client_ftp/ks2/maths/perimeter_and_area/i ndex.html http://www.primaryresources.co.uk/
Patterning and Algebra http://nlvm.usu.edu/en/nav/frames_asid_184_g_1_t_1.html http://pbskids.org/cyberchase/webisode_1/web_1game.html Data Management and Probability http://www.eduplace.com/dataplace/ http://www.funbrain.com/algebra/
Social Studies
http://www.earthcalendar.net/index.php http:/http://sln.fi.edu/qa97/spotlight3/spotlight3.html/www.horizonacademy.com/Web_Quests/Around_The_World/html/the_continents.html

http://www.fi.edu/tfi/units/life/ http://www.bbc.co.uk/schools/scienceclips/ages/8_9/solid_liquids.shtml

http://kidshealth.org/kid/watch/out/bike_safety.html http://www.mcgruff.org/Games/stop_bully.php
General/Special Themes
http://www.kidport.com/Grade2/Grade2Home.htm http://www.depweb.state.pa.us/justforkids/cwp/view.asp?a=3&q=464803
Grade 3
Language Arts
Oral communication http://www.bbc.co.uk/schools/numbertime/games/index.shtml http://www.adrianbruce.com/reading/room1/index.html Reading http://www.gaillovely.com/struggling%20readers%20resources.htm http://www.edhelper.com/books/literature_units_grade3.htm Writing http://www2.actden.com/writ%5Fden/tips/paragrap/ http://www.handwritingforkids.com/handwrite/cursive/animation/uppercase.htm Media Literacy http://www.harcourtschool.com/activity/ttimes/writing_tips.html http://www.thematzats.com/radio/index.html
Math
Number Sense and Numeration http://www.harcourtschool.com/activity/mmath/mmath_knack.html http://www.quia.com/custom/4918gate.html http://www.harcourtschool.com/activity/mult/mult.html Measurement http://www.teachingtime.co.uk/index.html http://oncampus.richmond.edu/academics/education/projects/webunits/measurement/ Geometry and Spatial Sense http://www.kidzone.ws/math/geometry.htm http://www.bbc.co.uk/schools/ks2bitesize/maths/shape_space_measures.shtml Patterning and Algebra http://www.aaamath.com/B/pat.htm http://www.mathisfun.com/ Data Management and Probability http://www.eduplace.com/math/mathcentral/grade3/303io.html http://www.eduplace.com/kids/mhm/testprep/gr3/index.html http://www.statcan.gc.ca/edu/power-pouvoir/ch9/picto-figuratifs/5214825-eng.htm
Social Studies
http://www.saskschools.ca/~gregory/intro.html http://www.statcan.gc.ca/kits-trousses/edu04_0147-eng.htm

http://www.bbsrc.ac.uk/society/schools/primary/plant_detective/plant_detective_big.html http://hol.scdsb.on.ca/Primary/stability.htm http://www.geography4kids.com/files/land_erosion.html

http://www.bbc.co.uk/northernireland/schools/4_11/uptoyou/index.shtml http://www.police.govt.nz/service/yes/nobully/whats_bullying.html

http://www.timeforkids.com/TFK
GRADE 4
Oral Communication http://www.kyvl.org/html/kids/homebase.html http://www.scholastic.com/kids/homework/organizer.htm Reading http://www.harcourtschool.com/activity/test_tutor/build19/grade3/skill14/index_pre.htm http://www.harcourtschool.com/activity/trophies/pmp/interactive_guide/g04/g04home.htm http://www.quia.com/pages/worldowords.html Writing http://www.kidport.com/Grade4/LanguageArts/LanguageArts.htm http://www.bbc.co.uk/schools/ks3bitesize/english/writing/index.shtml http://depts.dyc.edu/learningcenter/owl/sentences_core_parts.htm Media Literacy http://www.beaconlearningcenter.com/WebLessons/GetTheIdea/default.htm#page1
Mathematics
Number Sense and Numeration http://cemc2.math.uwaterloo.ca/mathfrog/english/kidz/Games4.shtml http://www.coolmath4kids.com/times-tables/index.html Measurement http://oncampus.richmond.edu/academics/education/projects/webunits/measurement/inde x.htm http://www.mathstories.com/g4_money_98.htm Geometry and Spatial Sense http://www.woodlands-junior.kent.sch.uk/maths/shape.htm#Angles http://www.aaamath.com/g4-316-time-periods.html Patterning and Algebra http://www.purplemath.com/modules/percents.htm http://www.gamequarium.com/math.htm Data Management and Probability http://www.321know.com/g418_sx1.htm#section2 http://nces.ed.gov/nceskids/chances/
Social Studies
http://www.medieval-life.net/life_main.htm http://www.lizardpoint.com/fun/geoquiz/canquiz.html http://www.factmonster.com/ipka/A0107386.html

http://www.cotf.edu/ete/modules/msese/earthsysflr/adapt.html http://www.bbc.co.uk/nature/animals/mammals/challenges/flash/grassland.shtml http://www.bbc.co.uk/schools/ks2bitesize/science/materials.shtml http://www.technologystudent.com/gears1/geardex1.htm http://www.fi.edu/qa97/spotlight1/

http://www.kidnetic.com/ http://kidshealth.org/PageManager.jsp?dn=mainlinehealth&lic=34&cat_id=120&article_set= 47232&ps=380
Special Themes/General
http://www.kidskonnect.com/content/view/73/27/ http://www.classicsforkids.com/games/notename/notename.html http://www.zooaction.ca/Home-Accueil.asp http://www.awesomeclipartforkids.com/default.cfm?session.which=ACK
Grade 5
Language Arts
Oral Communication http://www.creativedrama.com/ http://www.kidkountry.com/acting/speaking/index.php Reading http://www.wordsmith.org/words/today.html http://www.acs.ucalgary.ca/~dkbrown/

Writing http://www.bbc.co.uk/schools/ks3bitesize/english/reading/index.shtml http://www2.actden.com/writ_den/index.htm http://writingfix.com/traits_primary.htm#forkids Media Literacy http://www.storyarts.org/lessonplans/lessonideas/index.html#picture http://interactives.mped.org/view_interactive.aspx?id=110&title= http://ancienthistory.mrdonn.org/indexlife.html http://home.freeuk.com/elloughton13/aztecs.htm http://settlement.org/sys/faqs_detail.asp?passed_lang=EN&faq_id=4000074 http://www.linktolearning.com/government/government.htm
Mathematics
Number Sense and Numeration http://www.funbrain.com/tens/index.html http://www.arcytech.org/java/fractions/ http://www.mathstories.com/atop_3.htm Measurement http://www.321know.com/g511_mx3.htm http://www.edu4kids.com/money/ http://marg.mhost.com/MathGr5/elapsedtime.htm Social Studies Geometry and Spatial Sense http://www.mathleague.com/help/geometry/geometry.htm http://www.kidscom.com/games/tangram/tangram.html Patterning and Algebra http://teacher.scholastic.com/maven/index.htm http://www.dositey.com/2008/index.php?page=free_activities&sub=58&subsub=m

Data Management and Probability http://nces.ed.gov/nceskids/createagraph/ http://www.mathleague.com/help/percent/percent.htm

http://www.stcms.si.edu/hbs/hbs_student.htm http://www.kineticcity.com/ http://education.jlab.org/reading/properties_and_changes.html http://www.energyquest.ca.gov/ http://www.zerofootprintkids.com/kids_home.aspx

http://www.smallstep.gov/kids/flash/index.html http://kidshealth.org/kid/feeling/emotion/anger.html
Special Themes/General
http://www.epa.gov/kids/ http://www.marueverte.ca/fr/ http://www.catholic-kids.com/ http://www.factmonster.com/world.html
Grade 6
Language Arts
Oral Communication http://www.how-to-study.com/study-skills/en/notetaking/26/good-listening-in-class/ http://www.geocities.com/Area51/Lair/8462/speechmain.html

Reading http://web2.uvcs.uvic.ca/elc/studyzone/330/reading/index.htm http://www.glencoe.com/sec/writerschoice/cwg/mslessons/grade6/index.shtml Writing http://www.glencoe.com/sec/writerschoice/pp/mslessons/grade6/index.shtml http://teacher.scholastic.com/writewit/diary/index.htm http://www.prenhall.com/bluepencil/bluepencil.html Media Literacy http://www.infovisual.info/index.html
Number Sense and numeration http://www.mathgoodies.com/lessons/toc_vol7.html http://www.harcourtschool.com/activity/elab2002/grade_6/004.html Measurement http://argyll.epsb.ca/jreed/math8/strand3/3203.htm http://www.mathplayground.com/index.html Geometry and Spatial Sense http://www.sasked.gov.sk.ca/docs/midlmath/g641ex.html#m-5 http://www.321know.com/geo.htm Patterning and Algebra http://aaamath.com/equ.html http://www.lessoncorner.com/worksheets Data Management and Probability http://www.statcan.gc.ca/edu/power-pouvoir/ch9/create-creer/5214819-eng.htm http://pbskids.org/cyberchase/games/probability/
Mathematics
Social Studies
http://www.ucalgary.ca/applied_history/tutor/firstnations/ http://www.aboriginalcanada.gc.ca/acp/site.nsf/en/ao04607.html http://www.collectionscanada.gc.ca/settlement/kids/index2-e.html http://www.proudcanadiankids.ca/

http://www.biology4kids.com/ http://ueet.grc.nasa.gov/StudentSite/dynamicsofflight.html
http://www.eia.doe.gov/kids/energyfacts/sources/electricity.html

http://exchange.co-nect.net/Teleprojects/project/Fitness http://www.nutritionexplorations.org/kids/main.asp

http://www.artsalive.ca/en/ http://www.factmonster.com/world.html http://kids.nceas.ucsb.edu/
Grade 7
Language Arts
Oral Communication http://www.laep.org/uclasp/ISSUES/bringing_water/debate.htm http://www.geocities.com/Area51/Lair/8462/speechmain.html

Reading http://www.online-mythology.com/ http://www.writing.upenn.edu/~afilreis/88/poetic-terms.html Writing http://www.eduplace.com/kids/hme/6_8/proofread/index.html http://www.essaytown.com/5_paragraph_essay_five_paragraph_essays.html
Media Literacy
http://www.media-awareness.ca/english/index.cfm
Mathematics
Number Sense and Numeration http://argyll.epsb.ca/jreed/math7/ http://www.factmonster.com/ipka/A0876848.html Measurement http://nlvm.usu.edu/en/nav/category_g_3_t_4.html http://www.321know.com/g7_69_x7.htm Geometry and Spatial Sense http://www.saskschools.ca/curr_content/byersjmath/geometry/teachers/angles/geoangle.s wf http://mathforum.org/geopow/ Patterning and Algebra http://www.harcourtschool.com/glossary/math_advantage/glossary7.html http://www.shodor.org/interactivate/activities/

Data Management and Probability http://www.mathleague.com/help/percent/percent.htm http://www.mathsonline.co.uk/nonmembers/resource/prob/index.html
History
http://home.earthlink.net/~gfeldmeth/chart.1812.html http://www.collectionscanada.gc.ca/settlement/kids/021013-2011.1-e.html http://www.histori.ca/default.do?page=.index http://www.collectionscanada.gc.ca/confederation/023001-2000-e.html

http://www.windows.ucar.edu/tour/link=/earth/ecosystems.html http://www.pbs.org/wgbh/buildingbig/lab/forces.html http://www.miamisci.org/af/sln/index.html http://www.chem4kids.com/files/matter_solution.html http://www.fordhamprep.org/gcurran/sho/sho/lessons/lesson17.htm
Geography
http://atlas.nrcan.gc.ca/site/english/learningresources/facts/index.html http://www.atlapedia.com/ http://www.canadiangeographic.ca/atlas/intro.aspx?lang=En

http://www.kidnetic.com/ http://www.primusweb.com/fitnesspartner/

http://www.big6.com/kids/7-12.htm http://www.infoplease.com/ http://www.canadiangenealogy.net/picture_index.htm
Grade 8
Language Arts
Oral communication http://pioneer.netserv.chula.ac.th/~pkanchan/html/opinion.htm http://www.litnotes.co.uk/irony__satire.htm Reading http://drb.lifestreamcenter.net/Lessons/Poetry/index.htm http://school.discoveryeducation.com/brainboosters/ Writing http://www.csuohio.edu/academic/writingcenter/writproc.html http://www.bbc.co.uk/skillswise/words/grammar/ MediaLiteracy
http://www.mediastudies.com/
Mathematics
Number Sense and Numeration http://argyll.epsb.ca/jreed/math8/ http://www.dep.anl.gov/p_k-12/aattack.htm

Measurement
http://www.bbc.co.uk/education/mathsfile/gameswheel.html http://pages.towson.edu/ladon/unit.html Geometry and Spatial Sense http://www.shodor.org/interactivate/activities/angles/ http://www.geom.uiuc.edu/ Patterning and algebra http://www.algebrahelp.com/ http://www.learner.org/interactives/dailymath/ Data Management and Probability http://mathforum.org/workshops/usi/dataproject/ http://www.aimsedu.org/Puzzle/index.html
History
http://www.collectionscanada.gc.ca/confederation/kids/index-e.html http://www.canadiana.org/hbc/hist/hist1_e.html http://www.collectionscanada.gc.ca/databases/cin/index-e.html http://www.canadiana.org/citm/themes/constitution/constitution16_e.html

http://camillasenior1.homestead.com/cells.html http://www.howstuffworks.com/
Geography
http://www.cic.gc.ca/multi/index-eng.asp http://www2.actden.com/writ_den/g13/direct.htm http://www.intute.ac.uk/sciences/worldguide/

http://kidnetic.com/Kore/Move.aspx http://www.canadiansafeschools.com/home.htm http://pbskids.org/itsmylife/body/foodsmarts/

http://encarta.msn.com/ http://www.eduplace.com/ss/current/

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2. Should I let my children have their own e-mail accounts?

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5. Can I read my child's MSN instant messaging conversations?

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