1. I need to write a report on animals without backbones for science class, but I cannot remember what the scientific name for those animals is. So I type in what I do know in the search box What are animals without backbones called?

2. Now I have forgotten what the bottom part of a fraction is called…how can I phrase my search? What is the bottom of a fraction called?

3. What are the fundamental units of matter called?

4. What are words with opposite meanings called? Is antagonymns what I am looking for? Explain.

5. I want to find out about the robots that go to Mars to take pictures. How should I word my search? But what if I need to know WHY they called it “The Rover”?

6. I could search the definition like this

7. But I am searching for reasons and support (evidence, examples, quotes, statistics, etc) I have this article. What key words could I search to support my claim?

8. So I decide to search: Pollution from Cars using GOOGLE as my search engine If I then click on “SEARCH TOOLS”, I can refine my search based on three categories. Follow along on laptops.

9. Using the “Reading Level” option, I can click on the reading level I want so I am sure I can read and understand the article. Here, only 6% of the articles are in the basic reading level….So I click on BASIC and only those articles come up. Let’s face it…if you can’t read it, you can’t research it!

10. You can also click to see images, news, videos, shopping, and “More” Images and videos will not be part of your essay, but they can be used to gather information. The NEWS link however, is often up to date information….

11. Now that you have your source, document it. http://www.epa.vic.gov.au/air/aq4kids/car_pollution.asp MY SOURCE: Article: Reducing Car Pollution By EPA Victoria, State Government Last updated February 2014 This I found on the homepage, sometimes you have to search for the date or author or publisher. This was at the bottom of the page, a great place to look!

12. Practice Searching the following phrases to see what you find Change the reading level, images, etc. 1.Lengthen school day 2.Cell phones in school 3.Social Media and Kids

13. Citing Sources Practice! Tips and Reminders “Cite” means to give credit to a source where you get your information! As you research and gather information, you must cite where you got it from! FIRST – Use the CRAAP test to see if your source is credible/reliable. When you cite, you need to have: Author Title of Article or Web Page Date or Revision Date URL (example: www., or http://) Directions: Now that you’ve read the tips and reminders, use the sample websites and articles to practice citing your sources! Your Teacher has this! http://www.cesarsway.com/dogbehavior/basics/How-Did-Pit-Bulls-Get-a-Bad-Rap http://www.assistancedogsinternational.org/ http://www.exploratorium.edu/frogs/

14. Exit Ticket/Assess From your TEACHER