Introduction to Multimedia

Chapter 1: Multimedia Fundamentals

Go Online Activities 1.1

1.1 Look at an Interactive Web Site

Introduction:
Examine a Web page developed by the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Assocation (NOAA) to see how multimedia and interactivity can help individuals understand climate change.

Directions:
Read the questions below.
Click on the Destination Site link(s) to open a new browser window.
Apply what you learn to answer the questions.
Check your work carefully, and click Submit.

Destination Site: Exploring Weather & Climate Change Through the Powers of Ten

Note: If a link is inactive or to find other Internet sites with similar information, get permission from your teacher to use a search engine.
Here are some keywords you might use:
climiate change, weather

1
After spending some time exploring the destination Web site, explain the primary way in which the page is interactive.
2
What happens if you position your cursor over "102 Years" in the time line? What if you click on "102 Years"?
3
After studying this page, what do you think is its purpose? Who do you think is the primary audience?
4
Do you think this page makes good use of interactivity? Why or why not?
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