Q2 Web Browsers: Gymnastics

Browser Gymnastics

Step 1. Copy or download this 1.Q2 Web Browser Shortcuts Document. Your task is to discover how to carry out some more advanced shortcuts with your  browser, such as:

• Zoom in and out
• Making a new tab or window
• Find text on a page
• View the web browsing history
• Jump to the address bar

Step 2. Complete the table by listing the shortcuts in the table provided.

Step 3. In the last section, add your favorite shortcuts, what they do, and what you like about them.

Step 4. Discuss as a class or partner to compare

• The shortcuts table results.
• The favorite shortcuts others identified.

WEB BROWSER SHOWDOWN

Step 1. Begin with a class discussion about the Web Browsers using these questions:

• What search engine do you use most often and why?
• Do you think all search engines give you the same information? Why or why not?

Step 2. You will work with a partner or a small group on this activity. One of you will copy or download this 1.Q2 Web Browser Showdown Document.  Check with your teacher on how much time you have. Follow the directions provided in the document to complete the activity. 

Step 3. Discuss the results as a class using these questions:

• Were there any surprises? 
• Did you change your mind about your favorite browser search engine? If so, why?
• Share one or two interesting findings.
• How might the differences between Google and Bing affect your research or understanding of a research paper topic? Should you use multiple search engines to get a more comprehensive view? Why or why not?