Evaluating Websites
Created by Lancaster, Noble, Soper, Tarnowski


ID #: 2717

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Lesson Summary
This activity will allow students to effectively evaluate computer websites as sources of information in terms of authenticity, reliability and usefulness. They will also familiarize themselves with Internet Explorer movement buttons.

Learning Objectives and Computer Functions
This lesson plan uses 0 objectives.

Problem
Problem Nature
When gathering information from The Internet, what important considerations need to be made in order to trust the information source?

Notes on Using Data
Each student will receive Think Sheets and rubrics for elementary, middle, and high school level website evaluation. A Job Aid will be provided to assist students with Internet website navigation.

Problem Statement
When gathering information from The Internet, what important considerations need to be made in order to trust the information source?

Data Manipulation
Instructions
The learner used computers at level

Integration Strategies
intermediate

Organization Strategies
Prepare a personal "Favorite" list of valuable websites as each site is evaluated, for future use.

Elaboration Strategies
Apply the rubric to a personal favorite website of their choice.

Results Presentation
Students will fill out Think Sheet to give purpose to lesson. They will also complete website evaluation rubric for appropriate school level.

Students can create personal web page to include trustworthy, reliable web sites.

Students can share findings with classmates through oral report.

Activities
Activities Before Using the Computer
Brainstorm and answer Think Sheet questions.