Dr. Alice Christie's Searching Page

I have developed a Searching HyperQuest to help users become more familiar
with searching and with browsing the Internet.

Searching HyperQuest

Introduction/Purpose

This HyperQuest helps users become more familiar with searching, search engines, and browsing the Internet.

Task

After completing this HyperQuest, you will decide which Search Engine is most appropriate for you and your students. You and your team will be searching for an array of information on dolphins. Use this worksheet to gather the information needed.

Process and Resources

• Go to Ask Jeeves and ask several questions about dolphins. Record your findings on the worksheet.
  
  
• Go to KidsClick! and type in dolphin in the search field. Hit Enter. Record your findings on the worksheet.
  
  
• Go to Searchopolis and click on the Elementary School tab. Click on Animals. Then click on Marine Mammals. Read through the list of links and click on several that might offer information on dolphins. Record your findings on the worksheet.
  
  
• Go to Yahooligans and type in the word dolphin in the search field. If this doesn't work, click on Animals. Then click on Mammals, then click on Marine Mammals. Read through the list of links and click on several that might offer information on dolphins. Record your findings on the worksheet.
  

Evaluation

Reflect on the following questions:

• How did your team function? What roles did members of the team take?
  
  
• Are these the same roles you would expect your students to take? How would you help students determine the roles?
  
  
• Which Search Engine or Subject Directory seemed most helpful? Why?
  
  
• Which Search Engine or Subject Directory seemed least helpful? Why?
  
  
• How would you use this type of activity in your classroom or during your computer lab time?
  
  
• Which search engine seems most appropriate for your class and grade level? Why

Conclusion

Share your reflections with the whole group.