Internet Safety for Parents and Teens

Table of ContentsIntroduction | Always Drive Safely | Blog Beware: the World of Bloggin, Myspace, Xanga and Friendster | Bookshelf | Internet Filtering SoftwareTeens: Get Your Internet Diver's License | Netiquette | What R U Talking About? Chat Acronyms & Dictionaries Know Your Sources: How to Validate a Web Site | Privacy Matters | Misleading AdsCredits | Parent & Teacher Resources | Contact Internet Safetyfor Parents and Teens Introduction "The most effective, reliable, Internet Safety Filter is anInvolved, Informed, and Aware Parentand an Educated and Ethical Kid If you don't read anything else on this page,please read these Do's and Don'ts:Don't let your kid have an Internet accessable computer in their room. "Before you start on a trip, you check a map, pack the snacks and follow the rules of the road. Even if you have been on the "net" for years, or if you are just starting out on this journey, there are things you should be aware of and be savvy about before you begin. OMG, TMI!!!!

Maryknoll School Symphony of Science C-MORE | Events The ocean contains a universe of small wonders, an interconnected web of life. Marine microbes are the root of all this life. Below is a simplifed version of how energy and matter are transferred in the ocean. Phytoplankton Phytoplankton is a general term encompassing all autotrophic organisms. Nitrogen-fixers Nitrogen (N) is an essential ingredient in the recipe for life. Grazers: Zooplankton and More A colorful and varied assortment of organisms directly rely on microbes as a source of nutrition. Higher Organisms Beyond the microbial work-horses of the marine environment, there are the many creatures that depend on the productivity of the base of the food chain. Viruses Viruses are the most numerous biological entities in aquatic ecosystems, with concentrations 3 to 10 times higher than bacteria. Symbiotic Associations: Bridging Relationships Many protists in the open ocean live together with cyanobacteria in presumed mutualistic relationships. Heterotrophic Bacteria Description coming soon