How Search Works - 0 views
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Dov Campbell on 11 Jul 10This video is specific to how Google's search works, and helps students differentiate between Google search results and the ads that appear on the same page. How Search Works:
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Rollyo: Roll Your Own Search Engine - 0 views
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This is a great resource for teachers looking to limit their students' searches to a collection of specific sites. Try creating a quick search to test it.
Google Custom Search Engine - Site search and more - 1 views
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Allows you to create your own custom search within google that only searches resources that you have vetted.
Web Search Strategies in Plain English - 0 views
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Good overview and quick tips on improving your searching
Tips for Better Searches PDF - 0 views
SearchEdu.com - 0 views
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Search tool for students
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I have used this site for several years. It creates an advanced search in Google. You can designate a search for .edu, .gov sites or encyclopedias (good for pre-searching, etc.).
Make Search Engines Work for You: Tips for Better Searches - 0 views
Google Advanced Image Search - 0 views
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Ability to search images by usage rights. Helpful for finding images that are in the public domain.
EBSCOhost: Basic Search - 1 views
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A free database of information concerning human beings' relationship to the environment. Note the search options.
MetaCrawlerWeb Search Home Page - 0 views
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Meta search engine mentioned in Lesson 4
Dogpile Web Search - 0 views
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Meta search engine mentioned in Lesson 4
GoGooligans- The Best Search Engine for Kids - 0 views
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I like that you can refine your search and also that the interface is very similar to Google, so kids will be comfortable with it. You can also limit your search to certain sites such as educational, dictionaries, or government. There is also a pop up word feature to help you take notes as you research.
Boolify Project: A Educational Boolean Search Tool - 1 views
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Interactive site to practice boolean searches
How Can Various Nyms help you focus a search - 0 views
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When striving to name a concept with great precision, it helps to understand synonyms, hypernyms and hyponyms. Knowing how to apply these nyms will sharpen your search skills and enhance your keyword formation.
Search Box Strategy - 0 views
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Tutorial for improving searches
Study Search Australia - 0 views
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Good site from Australia for searching resources. Geared towards K-12
Yahoo! Kids : Search - 0 views
Google Scholar - 0 views
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Google's search engine for finding Scholarly articles online.
Rockwell Schrock's Boolean Machine - 0 views
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Quick tutorial on Boolean searches
AP :: Images :: Search Results :: organic foods - 0 views
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Could be a useful resource to illustrate concepts.