In this episode (25:25) students explore Alaska Native history and culture using the 11-minute story "Grandpa's Drum" in this episode from the PBS KIDS series MOLLY OF DENALI. An old photograph sends Molly and friend Tooey on a mission to find out why Grandpa Nat no longer sings or plays his drum. As they uncover Grandpa's past, using visual clues and the internet, they understand more about their own heritage and the importance of cultural identity. As students explore the importance of diverse cultures and honoring traditions, as well as Alaska Native lives then and now, they also learn about finding and using informational texts.

Travel deep into the human body to see exactly where your DNA resides. From the NOVA: Cracking the Code of Life Web site.

After stepping on hidden transport tube, Nettie and Webster find themselves lost in a strange new realm of the internet's cloud. They'll have to put their NetSmartz to the test to get back home before the Webville Outlaws get up to no good!

Nettie and Webster continue their journey and arrive at a museum where a young Badromedan is loudly and visibly sharing personal information. Using their NetSmartz, Nettie and Webster help him understand why privacy is important online. [5:35]

Network Collapse is a virtual reality experience designed to help teach concepts from the Computer Science Teachers Association K-12 Computer Science Standards. Grade 6-12 students interactively learn about how information is transmitted and protected on networks. Players assume the role of a router and must transfer incoming data packets to the correct outgoing pathway without losing too many.

Learn about the art, the people, and the culture of the digital revolution with Off Book. This revolutionary program from PBS Digital Studios combines top-tier journalism with the underground, and often ignored, subject matter of today's modern digital age. With topics ranging from internet culture and graphic design, to the worlds of video games and coding, Off Book examines the changing world of contemporary art like it's never been seen before. This collection consists of 27 videos for grades 6-8 and 9-12.

Summary: This revealing program shows parents what they can do to help protect their kids from Online Predators. FBI Special Agent Randall Clark and law enforcement professionals provide information on how to safeguard kids of any age from Online Predators.

Summary: This guide to Online Safety will empower young people with the information they need to stay safe from Online Predators. Law enforcement professionals provide specific information about what to do and what not to do online. A diverse cast of teenagers reinforces the safety lessons through real life testimonials. A narrative track combines with clear visual examples to make the teaching objectives clear for any viewer.

Sometimes we see something on the Internet that makes us feel uncomfortable. This can happen when we are playing a game on the Internet or perhaps even talking to someone on the phone. When this happens we need to tell an adult we trust. An adult we can trust may be a grandparent, teacher, mom, dad or police officer. These people can help you make things safe and fun again. [2:02]

The Internet is big! There are good and bad things on the Internet, just like a neighborhood. This video explains what the Internet is and how to stay in the "good neighborhoods" on the Internet. [2:24]

Hear advice on internet privacy from the much-loved character Ruff Ruffman. [3 min, 25 sec]

With so many parts of our life relying on the internet, it's more important than ever to understand how it works and how to keep it working smoothly. Scientists like Dr. Bashir Mohammed are researching how to prevent "internet traffic jams," and ensure that the networks that carry scientific data run smoothly, especially in critical moments like delivering news of an oncoming earthquake! Part one of this is an elementary activity, and part two is a lecture for older (high school) students

An effective use of rubrics that encourages the student storyteller how to determine if his/her audience is listening. Learn about the different listening skill rubrics, storytelling rubrics and a self-assessment guide that asks the reader questions about how they felt after the presentation.

From social media to massive financial institutions, we live within a web of networks. But how do they work? How does Googling a single word provide millions of results? Marc Samet investigates how these networks keep us connected and how they remain "alive." [3:30]

Seth Godin argues the Internet has ended mass marketing and revived a human social unit from the distant past: tribes. Founded on shared ideas and values, tribes give ordinary people the power to lead and make big change. He urges us to do so. [17:27]

This article describes many strategies for meeting the needs of visual and kinesthetic students, including deaf students.

Think U Know offers great interactive resources for kids on staying safe while having fun in chat rooms online. Here you will learn the facts through fun and exiciting characters! A parent's page is also included.

Questions to ask yourself when determining if a source is reliable. Discusses difference between primary and secondary source. List of reference sources and links to other sites that teach you how to evaluate sources. CCSS.ELA-Literacy.CCRA.R.7, SL.9-10.2 eval & integrate sources

Got a research project? Read this site from the UC Berkeley Library. A great guide on finding the best primary sources for your research. Defines both narrow and broad ideas of primary source, links to online archives of primary sources, and offers tips on how to find your own in libraries and archives. Scroll through for topics like "Strategies for Finding Primary Sources," and "Finding the Right Reference Source." Uncover the past through primary source research!