Q2 Safe Searching: KidzSearch
PART 1
Step 1. Visit KidzSearch. This is a safe search engine powered by Google for kids. The page can be set as the home page (the one that always opens first when they open a browser) to help you search safely.
Step 2. Kidzsearch has many advertisements to help keep it free. Don't be misled by an ad and click on it; ignore it on the page.
Step 3. To learn how to use KidzSearch fully, play the video to the right.
Using KidzSearch
Direct link (2:30 min.)
Competencies & Standards
MITECS Michigan Integrated Technology Competencies for Students, and
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.