CS101 - LIVING WITH COMPUTERS LAB 8

Lab 8: Exploring the Internet

Objectives:

1. To further understand what is the Internet
2. Be able to use search engines to explore the Internet.

Method:

1. Read the attached handouts on the Internet before class, especially the section on Netiquette.
2. Select the Netscape icon.
3. Briefly explore some of the Internet using Netscape.
   • jaring.nmhu.edu/search.htm
   • www.yahoo.com
   • altavista.digital.com
4. Using the different sites above to do the following exercises.

   Exercises:

   1)Find a map showing the location of the Northeastern Regional Hospital at 1235 8th St.
   

   1. Find the population of San Miguel County, New Mexico.
   2. What is the current temperature in Santa Fe, NM.
   3. What did the Dow Jones close at yesterday.
   4. E-mail me the results of your searches including the addresses of the sources of your information.