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Using the Internet

Using the Internet. Search Engines. A search engine helps users find information on the Internet. The user types in a key word or phrase and the search engine provides a list of Internet sites that have information about that topic. Evaluating Information Online.

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Using the Internet

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  1. Using the Internet Search Engines

  2. A search engine helps users find information on the Internet

  3. The user types in a key word or phrase and the search engine provides a list of Internet sites that have information about that topic

  4. Evaluating Information Online • A person doesn’t have to be an expert to create a Web site about a subject. Web sites created by individuals may contain opinions and errors.

  5. Evaluation Information 2 • Use only Internet sites created by schools (.edu), well-known publications, or respected organizations.

  6. Evaluating Information 3 • You can check information you have found on the Internet by using reference books or encyclopedias.

  7. Practice • http://www.kidsclick.org/ • http://www.ajkids.com/ • http://kids.yahoo.com/ • Google.com • Use the following websites to look for information about Michelle Kwan. Find 2 reliable sites and 2 sites built by fans.

  8. Your Task • Use the Internet to find information to complete a biography sheet about a sports figure.

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