Using search and web navigation effectively
I can refine search queries to find relevant information efficiently.
Using search and web navigation effectively
I can refine search queries to find relevant information efficiently.
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Lesson details
Key learning points
- The choice of search terms affects the information that you find.
- Hyperlinks allow users to navigate between multiple web pages.
Keywords
Hyperlink - a clickable link that takes you to another web page, a section on the same page, or a different website
Search operator - a special symbol or word that helps you refine or focus your search results when using a search engine
Common misconception
The more words I add to a search, the better my results will be.
Adding too many words can make a search too specific, limiting useful results. Use search operators like AND, OR, and NOT to refine the search and still find good information.
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To help you plan your year 8 computing lesson on: Using search and web navigation effectively, download all teaching resources for free and adapt to suit your pupils' needs.
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Equipment
A HTML editor is required to enable pupils to complete activities. Links to the same projects in the Raspberry Pi Code Editor are provided as one option.
Licence
Lesson video
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Starter quiz
6 Questions
Exit quiz
6 Questions
ensures that all terms are included in the search
expands the search to include either term
excludes specific terms from the search
searches for an exact phrase