Search tools beyond just googling.
Boolify - helps construct a logical sequence of search terms, includes video introduction and lesson plans
Complete Planet - allows searching of deep web content found in 70,000+ databases and specialty search engines. Search by keyword or browse the list of topical headings
Fact Monster - basic information from almanacs, dictionaries, and encyclopedias
Google Custom Search Engine - create a search engine on specific topics and limit it to specific websites
Google Squared - a search tool that helps you quickly build a collection of facts from the web - best used for comparing data
KidsClick - a search engine designed by librarians for children
KidRex - kid safe searching
SortFix - breaks down the returned hits into additional power words that can be used or removed, creates a Boolean logic stream in the search bar, showing what has been added and removed
Yippy - breaks the search results down into categories, displayed on the left-hand side of the screen - Good for narrowing down topics
Help with learning to search
Best Options to Search for the Information - chart
Web Search Strategies in Plain English -video
CyberSmart Lesson Plans and Student Activity Sheets
Filamentality - guide
Internet Searching and Web Site Evaluation - PDF
Keyword Challenge activity
Online Resources to Support Information Skills
Surfing the Internet: Minimize Your Wipeouts - video
from Tech Notes: Texas Computer Education Association Newsletter
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