| At a glance | Web Search Lesson Plan: The Advanced Search Squad |
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Show your students that the information they seek and answers to their questions may be in multiple media formats and bodies of knowledge. Then challenge them to work on a difficult search and find creative ways to address it becoming a skilled members of "The Search Squad."
Inquiry question: What is Universal Search and how does that help me find the information I need?
Use the "Advanced Search Squad" Google Presentation provided with this lesson to take students through the lesson. Slides that go with each section of this lesson are indicated by number [Slide #1].
1. Open the lesson by asking students to review search results by searching for a common topic and explaining what the search results page indicates about their topic. Student should try searching with several different keywords for the same topic and compare the search results page. Ask the students to explain what types of media their search results page lists. 2. Discuss how and why Google blends results from different sources and bodies of knowledge. Show several examples of Universal Search and point out the types of media on the search results page. Discuss with students the advantages of "blended results" in search [Slides #2, #3, #4 #5]. 3. Search Squad Challenge [Slide #6].
Divide the class into "Search Squad" teams for the Search Squad Challenge. Here's the challenge:
We are building a scale model of an 18th century sailboat. What is the fore topmast studding sail and where does it go?
The teams that come up with the quickest or most elegant way to search for this take the honors.
Note: The answer to this question is easier to find if students realize that they can search for [sailboat diagram] rather than trying to read through text or look up a definition of fore topmast studding sail.
When searching [sailboat diagram] on Google.com this image should come up as a blended result. Those who notice it should be able to find an answer very quickly!
Some others will search [fore topmast studding sail] find a diagram and figure out the answer.
The point of this exercise is to help students realize that when they search online the information that they need may be found in many different formats.
4. Critical Thinking, Problem Solving, and Decision Making
Students use critical thinking skills to plan and conduct research, manage projects, solve problems, and make informed decisions using appropriate digital tools and resources.
Students: c. collect and analyze data to identify solutions and/or make informed decisions.
1. Facilitate and Inspire Student Learning and Creativity
Teachers use their knowledge of subject matter, teaching and learning, and technology to facilitate experiences that advance student learning, creativity, and innovation in both face-to-face and virtual environments.
Teachers: b. engage students in exploring real-world issues and solving authentic problems using digital tools and resources.
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