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Q2 Safe Searching: Scavenger Hunt

9. Search Strategies

Narrowing Down the Search Part 3

Step 1. Search for information about a sponge for a science report using KidzSearch. The challenge is to narrow the search to the fewest, most accurate, and helpful results. Use the combinations of words shown below, use the + symbol with a word, and "quotation marks" when there is more than one word.

Search Strategies to try out:

  • Search #1:   sponge
  • Search #2:   sponge animal
  • Search #3:   sponge +ocean
  • Search #4:   sponge +animal
  • Search #5:   sponge +"ocean animal"

Step 2. Use your 9.Q2 Safe Searching Assignment document to answer the questions in PART THREE.

Which of the search strategies above do you think had:

  • the largest number of results
  • the smallest number of results
  • the best results for writing the report

           

Google Features Users Part 4

You have already seen that KidzSearch has many special features to help you find exactly what you’re looking for. You can find a word's definition, track a flight, find your favorite sports team's scores, and solve math problems. 

  • Can you become an expert Google user?

9.Q2 KIDZSEARCH FACTS

9.Q2 COMPLETING 

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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