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Evidence Performance Task 4


 * Performance Task 4**
 * Topics: World Wide Web and Evaluating Information on the Web**
 * Summary:** Students will research the history of the World Wide Web, determine where to find resources and to evaluate those resources suitability for their purpose or usefulness. The final project they will use the Internet to research the life of someone in whom you are interested. Complete a report or summary of the person’s life. Cite your sources of information. The report can be written, completed with Powerpoint, digital story, or verbal report.


 * Materials Needed**: Computer, Internet access.


 * Context of Use:** Explain the creation of the World Wide Web. Contrast the Internet and the World Wide Web. Describe a Web site and why is it important to evaluate the language and purpose of a Web page before you accept the information stated on it? Summarize the danger of sharing personal information on the Internet. State the purpose for copyright laws, and know examples of rules in acceptable use policies.