Internet Search Engines - hTC0FnsjRn6q3BISqRMC

Topic: Internet Search Engines
When I am done this lesson, I will know:
• What a search engine is

• Some of the most popular search engines
• How to use a search engine to find information
Pre and Post Self-Assessment
Pre Pre Post Post

Yes, I know this No, I want to Yes, I know this I still need more
learn this practice to learn this
I know what a
search engine is
I know how to
use a search
engine to find
information
New Words and Terms
search engine
keyword
doodle
What is a Search Engine?

Locating a specific website on the Internet is easy if you know the URL.
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To get to a specific website you can type in the address of the website which
is called the URL. URL is the short form for the term Universal Resource
Locator or Uniform Resource Locator.
Review
However, if you don’t know the URL, you can use a search engine. A search engine is a program or
web-based tool that you can use to help you find information on the World Wide Web. Some popular
search engines are:
DISCUSSION QUESTION
Do you know any other search engines?
A search engine lets you type in a few words called keywords to search for information. The search
engine will give you a list of results or webpages which you can choose from. Different search engines
can give you different results.
The most popular search engine is Google. If you use Google, you will usually find what you are looking
for. Google is so popular that it is now an official verb that means to search on the Internet. You will
hear people say things like “Why don’t you Google it?”
TRY THIS/PRACTICE
• Think of something you would like to search for.

• Type www.google.ca into the address bar of your web browser.
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This page should appear. It might look a bit different because Google changes the logo all the time. The
logo is called a “Doodle.” The Doodle changes to reflect events like Earth Day. The word Google is
always incorporated into the Doodle.
• Type your search term into the bar just above the buttons that say “Google Search” and “I’m
Feeling Lucky.”
Your search results may start to appear before you are even finished typing. That’s okay. This feature is
called Google Instant. It predicts what you are searching for and starts showing the results faster.
Once you have finished entering your search words or keywords you will have a list of “hits” or results.
There might be videos, and there will be a list of websites and pages that match your search.
Google Search Tips

Keep it simple. Use keywords or key phrases instead of full sentences.
Don’t be too worried about spelling, case or punctuation.
Use the suggestions Google As you are typing, Google will try to guess what you are looking for
gives you. and will give you a list of suggestions. If you see what you are looking
for, you can stop typing and click on the option you want. For
example, if you start to type “learn to use a co..,” the following list
might pop up:
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Change your search. If you aren’t finding what you are looking for, change the keywords
or search terms you are using. You can also add more words to make
the search more specific.
Search for and exact phrase, If you want to search for an exact phrase or thing, use quotation
thing or place using quotation marks when you type in the search box. For example:
marks.
“Literacy Link South Central.”
Narrow down a content type. Google will let you choose what type of content you want to see. You
can pick All, News, Images, Videos, Shopping, etc.
TRY THIS/PRACTICE
Let’s search for programs in your area.
• Open your search engine.

• Use the search term 211.
• Look for 211 Ontario in the search results.
• Open the 211ontario.ca website.
• Use the tool to find services close to you.
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OPTIONAL: I WANT TO LEARN MORE
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strategies
when you
are using a
search
engine.
Source:
GCFGlobal.org
Ontario Adult Literacy Curriculum Framework Connection
Competency Task Group(s)

Find and Use Information • Read Continuous Text (L2 - for graded text)
• Interpret Documents (L2- some unfamiliar information)
• Extract Information from Films, Broadcasts and Presentations (not
levelled)
Communicate Ideas and • Interact with Others (L1- what are other search engines)
Information • Complete and Create Documents (L2 – Table pre-post self-
assessment evaluation; critical thinking)
Use Digital Technology • Conduct Keyword Search to Find Websites

• Contains Text, Icon or Both
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Topic: Internet Search Engines

When I am done this lesson, I will know:

• What a search engine is

Pre and Post Self-Assessment

Pre Pre Post Post

New Words and Terms

What is a Search Engine?

• Think of something you would like to search for.

Google Search Tips

• Open your search engine.

Watch this to https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7RlB1CJovTs&list=PLpQQipWcxwt_Rkkh

Ontario Adult Literacy Curriculum Framework Connection

Competency Task Group(s)

Use Digital Technology • Conduct Keyword Search to Find Websites

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