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This Understanding Online Searches lesson plan also includes:
- Where Do Search Results Come From? (.pdf)
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Discover what's behind an online search. Scholars read a handout and engage in discussions to learn how to critically evaluate online search results. Then, working in small groups, they create posters listing their demands for search algorithms.
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Concepts
Instructional Ideas
- Introduce the concept of algorithms with a short video
- Have students brainstorm a list of search engines
Classroom Considerations
- Prepare screen shots of search results in advance
Pros
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- Includes an optional extension activity
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