Y4: How do I search for information effectively?

Techniques to search smartly:

  • Use well known trusted sites – ones you already know about – see the list on the website
  • Use more than one key word in your search
  • Use “for kids” in your search to get easier texts
  • Use children’s search engines
  • Use CTRL-F to find words in a page

What should you do if you find pages that make you feel uncomfortable or you know are not suitable?

Visit your Google Classroom for the treasure hunt and for the table to fill in your answers.

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Find the following information using a search engine. When you find the information write down the WWW address of the site and your answer.

  1. What does Meerkat mean in the South African language Afrikaans?
  2. What is the most common butterfly in the UK?
  3. What is the address of the tourist information centre in Salisbury?
  4. How long is a Martian year? (Try typing in NASA)
  5. Who wrote “The Hall of the Mountain King”?  When and where was he born?
  6. Who created the impossible triangle (picture below)
  7. Who is the captain of the Figi rugby team? (Try ITV Sport)