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 netTrekker Legend
The netTrekker Legend is an explanatory list of the icons used on a
Search Result page. These icons provide information
on the contents of a particular website, such as whether it has pictures, primary
source documents, audio content, and more.
Example of content icons:
Click on any of these icons at any time to open the netTrekker Legend
and learn what these icons symbolize.
Example of the netTrekker legend:
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The website may contain "controversial material," meaning any
content that, although educational, may be deemed offensive or inappropriate
for viewing. Types of controversial material include information on human
sexuality, drugs, graphic images, potentially offensive language, or opinions
on race and/or religion (hate speech) that may be offensive to some users. |
Website Rating
On a scale from 1 to 5 (5 being the highest), a netTrekker teacher/evaluator
rates each website based upon its academic credibility, subject depth, writing
style, visual appeal, and relevant content.
Highest Rating:
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Mid Rating:
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Lowest Rating:
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Website Content Icons
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The website contains assessment material.
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The website contains audio files that you can either download
to your PC or listen to over the Internet using streaming
technology, such as RealAudio files with RealPlayer,
a free audio program. The free media software must be installed
on your computer first before these files will operate.
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The website provides online books, book passages, or a
bibliography of source material. |
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The website provides biographical information. |
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The website contains content with formulas and/or examples.
These could be math or scientific formulas, or examples
related to grammar and writing. |
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The website contains GLOBIO based resources. |
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The website contains interactive media. |
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The website contains learning exercises, practice material
that reinforces concepts, or a tutorial. |
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The website contains topical learning games. |
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The website includes lesson plans for teachers. |
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The website contains charts and/or maps. |
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The website includes resources from PBS TeacherSource. |
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The website includes pictures and/or illustrations. |
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The website contains primary source documents. |
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The website contains content with Promethean Whiteboards. |
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The website contains content from Quia. |
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The website includes direct quotations from prominent
figures. |
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The website contains content with SMART resources. |
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The website allows you to download software, such as
freeware
and shareware. |
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The website contains content with WGBH Teachers' Domain resources. |
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The website contains content from Texas Instruments. |
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The website contains video clips that you can download
to your PC or view over the Internet using streaming
technology, such as Windows Media Player, or RealPlayer,
or Quicktime.
The free media software must be installed on your computer
before these files will operate. |
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The website contains content with Weekly Reader Express resources. |
World Languages Indicator Icons
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The website has content available in
Arabic. |
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The website has content available in Japanese. |
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The website has content available in Chinese. |
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The website has content available in Korean. |
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The website has content available in Dutch. |
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The website has content available in Portuguese. |
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The website has content available in English. |
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The website has content available in Russian. |
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The website has content available in French. |
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The website has content available in Spanish. |
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The website has content available in German. |
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The website has content available in Tagalog. |
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The website has content available in Haitian Creole. |
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The website has content available in Urdu. |
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The website has content available in Hmong. |
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The website has content available in Vietnamese. |
Timeline Icon
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The timeline icon indicates that a timeline is available
for a specific time period, or the life span of a specific person. |
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