Students examine the process for the creation of a home page and the use of HTML or Hypertext Markup Language. the lesson was originally written for librarians with little or no net experiences.

Fourth graders research the possible sources for the origin of the name 'Utah'. They discover that printed information can still be disputed and use multiple sources as they list various possibilities for the name origin.

Students evaluate whether the information obtained during the information-gathering phase is sufficient to answer their research question. This lesson is best taught after students have formulated a question or research topic.

Students develop a topic statement or research question. They examine the best use of search engines and directories to effectively retrieve good information.

Students determine the authority of any source of information including books, web sites, and individual "experts". With an activity worksheet, they are guided through the activity, evaluating the authority and accuracy of one web site.

Fourth graders write a research report on a selected planet in the solar system. They conduct Internet research, save a graphic from the Internet onto a disk, bookmark websites, and present their report.

High schoolers, in groups, use library reference materials to research an Olympic sport and create a visual display/shadow box to represent it.

Students conduct online research and incorporate graphics and maps into a Powerpoint presentation that details life at the McLean train yard in its heyday.

Seventh graders find specific information about a topic on the Internet using an outline created by the class prior to the lesson. Using this outline, 7th graders create a chronological timeline of a famous artist's life on MSPublisher.

Students consider the rationale behind using the Internet as a research resource tool. They develop a research project, consider how to access and assess new information and format their research for presentation to the class.

Students research a US state, design and construct a state 'poster' to display important facts about that particular state. They present their work to the class.

Students use web resources provided on the site, and working as a team research El Nino and its effects and write a technical report.

Students research Spanish-speaking countries on the Internet and make a presentation.

Eleventh graders formulate their own research questions, explore and locate information, assess their findings, and present their information.

Students build off of their current knowledge of geography and world history, while being introduced to new concepts and ideas.