fanningr+Successful+Internet+Searches

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2) Because Google is such a universal search engine, once a topic is chosen, students will go to Google and enter their search terms. 3) Using any available database such as Teen Health and Wellness, have students find information on treatments for teenage depression. 4) Using Boolean search terms, search for symptoms for bulimia. Differentiation can include providing search terms for students; ||
 * Title: ||< Successful Internet Searches ||
 * Subject: ||< Research and fact-finding ||
 * Grade: ||< Middle School or High School ||
 * Purpose: || To help students learn effective Internet search strategies ||
 * Time Frame: ||< One period (45 minutes) ||
 * Summary: ||< Students will learn how to make effective Internet searches in order to find specific informtion ||
 * Tasks: ||< 1) Students brainstorm a topic to research making sure that their search topic has two or more words in the search. Any topic appropriate for school that interests the students will be acceptable.
 * Students will record the number of hits in their initial search.
 *  returns About 1,920,000 results which is overwhelming; where to start??
 * Now retype "giraffe habitat," putting the search terms in quotation marks
 * The search now returns About 13,800 result
 * What conclusions do the students arrive at:?
 * Use this image to reinforce what limiting hits can do for a search.
 * Students will use their own prior knowledge of search strategies to find potential results; how many can they find? Students can use their choice of a search engine, but they will need to determine how many hits they get and how relevant the information is that results from their searches.
 * Students will then be instructed in Boolean search terms
 * Students compare how quickly they found results for teenage depression and bulimia symptoms
 * What makes the difference? ||
 * Objectives: || * Students will know how to limit searches
 * Students will use and be able to alter key words to improve their searches
 * Students will understand the usefullness of limiting searches
 * Students will use a variety of strategies to effectively search for information ||
 * Assessment: ||< Students will be assessed by how quickly they can find and process information based on individual talents.
 * Resources: ||< * Internet access
 * Assorted databases ||
 * Examples: ||< * ||

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