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Q2 Safe Searching: Introduction

9. Search Strategies


Introduction

Congratulations on your successful completion of Quest One. 

You have just learned how to search mel.org, and now you will learn how to gather information using a search engine. 

After completing this Quest, you will know how to filter your results and find the most relevant information. 

You will want to watch the video to the right first to learn how to narrow down your searches so that you don't get millions of results when you use Google or another search engine. 

LEARNING OBJECTIVES

I can:

  • Filter and narrow down results using Boolean Logic.
  • Search safely.


Boolean Searching

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9.SEARCH STRATEGIES

9.Q2 VOCABULARY 

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.




3. Knowledge Constructor
a. Plan and employ effective research strategies to locate information and other resources for their intellectual or creative pursuits.
b. Evaluate the accuracy, perspective, credibility, and relevance of information, media, data, or other resources.
c. Curate information from digital resources using a variety of tools and methods to create collections of artifacts or solve authentic problems.
d. Build knowledge by actively exploring real-world issues and problems, developing ideas and theories, and pursuing answers and solutions.

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