Using The Internet

Worksheet Description

The “Using the Internet” worksheet is designed to sharpen students’ online research skills. It encourages learners to explore various sources of information on the web and distill the main takeaways from each. This worksheet is particularly useful for developing digital literacy and critical thinking.

Students are given a list of broad topics such as ADHD, spiritual growth, the standard American diet, winning at sports, and how to write a novel. They are tasked with selecting one topic and using the internet to gather information from different types of online content. For each topic, the worksheet specifies three distinct sources: a TED Talk, a recommended non-fiction book, and a dedicated website. Students are instructed to engage with each source—whether by watching, reading, or exploring—and jot down the most significant point they learned. This exercise not only reinforces the ability to identify key ideas but also enhances note-taking and summarizing skills, which are essential for academic success.