Internet Searching for Home-Schooled Students

Subject Area(s):

• K-12: Technology

Grade Level(s):

• 3rd-4th Grade
• 5th-6th Grade
• 7th-8th Grade

Description:

Students schooled in the home are provided with a fun opportunity to meet and work with a professional librarian and learn how to locate materials on the Internet for both recreational and educational use. Parents are encouraged to stay for the session in order to reinforce the learning experience both at home and in the library.

Materials:

• Access to library computers and the Internet.
• Computer with projection capabilities
• Internet Searching PowerPoint (SM1)
• Search Engine Exercise worksheets (SM2)
• Search Engine Jeopardy game (SM3)

Procedures:

Direct Instruction:  (Use SM1)

• PL warms up class by asking a series of introductory questions including: Have you been on/do you use the Internet? What do you do there? Have you ever tried to search?  What happened?  What Search Engine do/did you use?
• PL utilizes the Internet Searching PowerPoint slides 1-7 to inform students about the (4) different types of search engines available for use on the Internet, demonstrating basic functioning and type comparisons.
• PL utilizes the Internet Searching PowerPoint slide 9 to introduce Boolean, phrase and wildcard searching.

Modeling and Guided Practice:

• After utilizing the Internet Searching PowerPoint slides 1-7 to demonstrate different types of search engines, the PL reinforces student knowledge with a game of Search Engine Jeopardy. (See SM3)

• After utilizing the Internet Searching PowerPoint slide 9 to introduce Boolean, phrase and wildcard searching, the PL demonstrates live searches using these techniques. Students can assist by suggesting search topics.

Independent Practice: (Use SM2)

• After the completion of the above Instruction and Modeling/Practice, students move to the library Internet computers to practice by completing the Search Engine Exercise worksheet.

Sharing and Reflecting:

• After completion of the Search Engine Exercise worksheet, the students share individual experiences with the class and discuss any difficulties encountered.  Students are then encouraged to further explore the Internet, using the knowledge obtained to research topics of personal interest.

Supporting Files:

• SM1_InternetSearching.ppt
  Instructional PowerPoint (Note: Make sure to read the Notes portion of the slides for additional information)
• SM2_InternetSearching.doc
  Student worksheet for independent practice
• SM3_InternetSearching.doc
  Jeopardy game instructions

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