Objectives Google Calculate Define Convert measurements Convert currency Check the weather Check the score Learn about teams Use the location feature Check stocks Learn about celebrities Learn about countries Find a venue Figure out lyrics Check the traffic
Google Calculate Type in any normal mathematical expressions to get the answer immediately. Example, “2*4″ will get you the answer “8.”
Google Definition If you want a definition without having to track down an online (or a physical) dictionary, just type “definition: word” to find the definition of the word in your results. Example, definition: giggle
Google Convert Convert any measurement -- like miles to kilometers or ounces to liters -- by typing in the number and unit of measurement. Example, miles to km
Google Currency Get current exchange rates by searching [currency 1] in [currency 2] *You can also use “to”* Example, USD in (or “to”) pesos
Google Weather Search weather followe d by a U.S. zip code or the name of any city in the world to get the current weather and forecast. Enter weather by itself to get the weather report for your current location. Example, Weather Houston
Google Scores Get scores and schedules for your favorite NBA, NFL, NHL and MLB teams simply by typing the team or league into the search box. Example, Miami Heat
Google Teams On the same search as the score you get info on the team
Google Location Add a zip code to the end of any place search like barbecue ribs and get results showing the nearest rib joints, along with phone numbers, a map, and even reviews. Example, Post Office 77002
Google Stocks Typing any ticker symbol into the search box will get you real-time stock quotes that update live in your search results. Click the link on the results page for a detailed market analysis from Google Finance. Example, GOOG
Google Celebrity Type in the name of a celebrity or important figure to get factual info about them and their career.
Google Country Enter the name of any country to get an outline of their important features. Includes a map, flag, Capital, language, etc.
Google Venue Looking for something exciting to do, just search the name of a venue near you and your result will give you a brief description, contact info, and upcoming events.
Google Lyrics Don’t know what the name of that song was on the radio? Put in some of the lyrics that you do remember and it will find the title and artist for you.
Google Traffic Ready to go and want a quicker route? Type your city and the word “traffic” for a current look at the accidents and speeds of the traffic in your area. Green is good, yellow is slow, red is an issue.
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Challenge Questions Google What is a synonym for gargantuan? Will it be raining in Portland on Wednesday? Where is the nearest grocery store? When is Denzel Washington’s birthday? What is one country that borders Burkina Faso? What song do these lyrics come from, “I'll tell you what I want what I really really want”?