2. Search using Google and Yahoo Search by Keyword only Google Yahoo Mass________ ________ DNA________ ________ Dinosaur________ ________ Viking________ ________ Civil War________ ________

3. Searching in netTrekker All resources found in netTrekker are selected, reviewed, and evaluated by educators. Keyword Search Results for “metaphor”

5. Setting Up Your Account Login to www.NetTrekker.comwww.NetTrekker.com Register - set up Username and Password: Username: ______________________________ Password: ______________________________ Login - to save searches and use NetTrekker at home Edit Profile – to change password, etc. LogOut – at end of session so others can’t log in under your name

6. You must log in: If you want to use netTrekker from home. If you want to save your search. If you want to access a saved search. You do not need to log in: If you are searching from school.

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8. Search using netTrekker Search again: Mass DNA Dinosaur Viking Civil War

9. Understanding the Search Results Legend Customize Results/Define Views

10. Tools A menu of tools is on the right. These can be hidden. To restore, click Show Tools.

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12. Refine Search Lesson Plans/Learning Exercises/Learning Games Audio/Video Content Charts/Maps/Quotations/Bibliography/ Primary Source Documents

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15. Recall your Saved Search

16. Sharing your Saved Search 1.Create a Shared Search Folder 3. Click Share (unshare will show if search is shared) 2. Move saved searches to the Shared Folder

17. Using Shared Searches 1.Students log in 2.Click Saved Searches on the right 3.Click Shared Search folders to access the teacher’s saved searches.

18. User History

19. Search by Theme View on Elementary search screen

20. Search by Subject/Topic Drill down navigation (Elementary/Secondary) Search in context of Subject/Topic Search Current Events/World News/US News (Secondary menu)

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25. Search by content (Keyword or Subject) to State Standards button Search State Standards to find content Search State Standards by Keyword Search State Standards by State Standard number (5.5.01)

26. Search by State Curriculum Standards Drill down to search Curriculum Standards by Subject Grade Expectations Accomplishment Print Curriculum Standards page to submit with lesson plans

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36. Your Assignment Search by Keyword, Subject, Standards, Events, Timeline, Famous Person on “Mass”, “DNA”, “Dinosaur”, “Viking”, “Civil war” or your favorite subject for Lesson Plans, Learning Exercises/Games, Videos, etc. Save your Search and share your saved search folder with others Submit YOUR favorite sites! (“suggestions” link on bottom of page)

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