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Government Sites
BRUSHster - NGA Kids - (National Gallery of Art) - BRUSHster is an online painting
machine. This shockwave interactive includes more than forty brushes and customizable size, transparency,
texture, and stroke options.(Shockwave required)
Bullying -
GirlsHealth.gov - (Office of Women's Health) - If you've ever been the target of harsh and unkind
words, you know how hurtful it can be. This section of girlshealth.gov gives the low-down on bullying among
girls, which is more common than you might think.
Cyberbullying - GirlsHealth.gov - Cyberbullying is repeatedly hurting someone
else through the use of technology. So, instead of whispering a rumor to a friend, a bully might e-mail or instant
message that rumor or post it for everyone to see!
Cyberbullying - Stop Bullying Now! - (Health Resources and Services
Administration) - Cyberbullying, which is sometimes referred to as online social cruelty or electronic bullying,
can involve: Sending mean, vulgar, or threatening messages or images or pretending to be someone else in
order to make that person look bad.
Cyberethics for Kids - (Department of Justice) - The Internet is a place with its own very
special rules. People who communicate over the Internet are called "cybercitizens." It's important to learn the
rules of the Internet before you log on, so that you can be a "good cybercitizen."
FCC
Kids Zone (Grades 4-8) - (Federal Communications Commission) - Do you know the difference
between AM radio and FM radio? Do you know what a satellite is and how it works? Find the answers and
more on this website.
Flow - NGA
Kids - (National Gallery of Art) - Flow is a motion painting machine. Choose a picture and create
a path for the motion. (Shockwave required)
Friend
Finder - (Federal Trade Commission) - Compete with our contestants for a spot on the Friend
Finder All-Star List. Earn your spot by showing you're savvy when it comes to making friends online.
Games - OnGuard Online - (Federal Trade Commission) - Test your cyber smarts with
one - or all - of our interactive quizzes on everything from spam and spyware to phishing and file-sharing.
K.B.'s Day - Stop Bullying Now! - (Health Resources and Services
Administration) - Bullying also can happen on-line or electronically. Cyberbullying is when children or teens
bully each other using the Internet, mobile phones or other cyber technology. This animated webisode features
K.B. on her first day of school.
Nebraska -
SafeKids.ne.gov - Internet saftey tips for kids.
NSF and the Birth of the Internet - (National Science Foundation) - You can browse
through this site that includes video clips of early pioneers talking about their work on this endeavor, along with
maps of Internet growth from the 1960s to the 1990s. (Flash required)
Pixel Face -
NGA Kids - (National Gallery of Art) - Choose a portrait and use different colors and brushes to
change the picture. (Shockwave required)
Safety -
GirlsHealth.gov - (Office of Women's Health) - Did you know that traffic accidents are the #1
cause of teen deaths in the U.S.? It’s important to know that you do have the power to help keep yourself safe,
whether out with friends, surfing the web, or even while exercising.
Social Networking Sites: Safety Tips for Tweens and
Teens - (Federal Trade Commission) - While social networking sites can increase your circle of
friends, they also can increase your exposure to people with less-than-friendly intentions. Here are some
things you can do to socialize safely online.
Socializing Online - Net Cetera - (Federal Trade
Commission) - Socializing online can help you connect with friends, and even their family members, but it's
important to learn how to navigate these spaces safely.
Taking the Mystery Out of Copyright - This site has an animated music video following
Cop E. Wright as she relates copyright law to some teen potential copyright applicants, a time line of historical
copyright milestones, frequently asked questions and a rundown of the steps necessary to get a work
copyrighted.
Topics - OnGuard Online - (Federal Trade Commission) - An overview of various topics,
from computer security to wireless networks.
Videos - OnGuard Online - (Federal Trade Commission) - Watch these videos to learn a
thing or two about phishing, keeping kids safe online, reducing spam, and protecting your computer against
unwanted intrusions.
YouTube's U.S. Government Channel - (USA.gov) - Here's a list of videos available
from various Government agencies.
Other Resources
Computers - Science News for Kids - Very interesting articles about
computers, the internet and technology. Read and learn some cool stuff.
Computers and the Internet - Internet Public
Library - Learn how to find things, have fun, and be safe on the Internet.
Cyberbullying - National Crime Prevention Council - Online bullying, called
cyberbullying, happens when kids use the Internet, cell phones, or other devices to send or post text or images
intended to hurt or embarrass another person.
Digital Etiquette - Digital Etiquette or "net-tiquette" is a set of rules about
how you behave online; you should treat others with common courtesy and respect.
Get Game
Smart - Learn to make smart choices about what you play, watch and browse.
KidSpace -
Internet Public Library - A place where you can find all sorts of information on the history,
government, presidents, people, and states of the United States.
MySpace, Facebook and Xanga, Oh my!
Keeping You Safe on Social Networks - Here are some quick tips for you, including being
cautious while posting personal information on your social network.
Prevent Cyberbullying & Internet Harrassment - Cyberbully411 is an effort to
provide resources for kids and teens who have questions about or have been targeted by online
harassment.
STOP
Cyberbullying - Most of us know bullies. They hurt others to make themselves look bigger and
tougher. Cyberbullies do the same kind of thing on the Internet.
TeenSpace -
Internet Public Library - The IPL has put together information to help you with life, school, friends,
and work. You'll find articles written especially to help you solve problems, and links to websites you can use
for homework.
Whatis?com - The IT-Specific Encyclopedia - Whatis.com® is a knowledge
exploration tool about information technology, especially about the Internet and computers. It contains over
2,000 individual encyclopedic definition/topics and a number of quick-reference pages.
Whyville - Whyville's
millions of registered "citizens" come from all over to learn, create, and have fun together. Whyville is their
world. Whyville has places to go, things to do, and of course, people to see. Whyville has its own newspaper,
its own Senators, its own beach, museum, City Hall and town square, its own suburbia, and even its own
economy - citizens earn "clams" by playing educational games.
Page Revised - 7/9/2010
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