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Q2 Safe Searching: KidzSearch Facts

9. Search Strategies

PART 1

In Quest One, you researched Artificial Intelligence using the mel.org databases. Use the KidzSearch Engine to find interesting facts about the delegates and the U.S. Constitution. See if you can work with a classmate for this search.

Use this 9.Q2 Safe Searching Assignment document to answer the next four questions in PART ONE. 

  1. Which state's name was misspelled in the signature area of the U.S. Constitution?
  2. Who was the oldest person to sign the U.S. Constitution?
  3. Who was considered the Expounder of the U.S. Constitution?
  4. Who hand-wrote the U.S. Constitution?

PART 2

Now that you have warmed up your search engine, see how you do on the questions below. Check to see if you can work with a partner. Use the document from Part One to answer the next questions. 

Use KidzSearch to answer the questions below. 

  1. What year was the first coin-operated pinball machine invented?
  2. What was the name of this first coin-operated pinball invention?
  3. When was the first electronic pinball machine released? 
  4. What was the first electronic pinball machine named?
  5. What was the name of the first video arcade game machine?

9.Q2 KIDZSEARCH

9.Q2 SCAVENGER HUNT 

9.Q2 Student Checklist

9.Q2 Teacher Guide

MITECS   Michigan Integrated Technology Competencies for Students, and

ISTE Standards for Students

1. Empowered Learner
d. Students understand fundamental concepts of how technology works, demonstrate the ability to choose and use current technologies effectively, and are adept at thoughtfully exploring emerging technologies.

2. Digital Citizen
a. Students manage their digital identity and understand the lasting impact of their online behaviors on themselves and others and make safe, legal and ethical decisions in the digital world.

3. Knowledge Constructor
a. Students use effective research strategies to find resources that support their learning needs, personal interests and creative pursuits.
b. Students evaluate the accuracy, validity, bias, origin, and relevance of digital content.
c. Students curate information from digital resources using a variety of tools and methods to create collections of artifacts that demonstrate meaningful connections or conclusions.
d. Students build knowledge by exploring real-world issues and gain experience in applying their learning in authentic settings.



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