Because computer expertise is not dependent on age, there was no attempt to achieve an "age-appropriate" writing level through the guide. Therefore, your guidance and help is especially important in order for youth to get the most from their computer project experience.

     Each activity is comprised of a brief explanation of what the activity is about and the materials required to do the activity, followed by four main sections:

• Do It! - This sections tells the member what do to in the activity.



• Review It! - This section presents questions or suggestions to help the member process what has been learned.



• Pursue It! - This section presents some "additional challenges" to let the member expand his or her learning.



• Data-Bank - This section provides information to help the member complete the activity, and/or points the member to other sources of information, such as books or internet sites.

     The skill level for each activity is labeled beginning, intermediate, or advanced. These labels are meant to indicate the approximate level of computer experience and expertise necessary to complete the activity. They have nothing to do with the member's age.

     Click here to view a list of all activities organized by level of difficulty.

     The internet, or more specifically, the World Wide Web (WWW or theh Web), is a major source of content information for the 4-H computer activities that comprise this project. Many members who are into the 4-H computer project are probably already internet "surfers." Members who do not have access to the internet at home will need to arrange for computer time at school, the local library, or another place to find the necessary information. Two or more members may wish to share computer time when searching for project information on the Web.

     Members who do not know how to navigate the WWW should first complete-with your help-the activity entitled Search.com. This gives them the bare basics of web navigation needed to complete the activities. As members progress, they will become more comfortable and proficient at finding, evaluating, and using information from the Web. (Note: You may wish to give the member alternative or additional training in web browsing.) Please also remember that these Web sites were chosen for their content. Though some are written in "kid-friendly" language, others are not. The member may need your help in interpreting some of the vocabulary.

     While web resources are recommended, members who cannot readily access the internet away from the center may also be able to find the necessary resource information in print form at the school library, public library, or bookstore. They also may be able to get information from the computer teacher at their school.