The Key to Keywords
Which keywords will give you the best search results?
OVERVIEW
Students learn strategies to increase the accuracy of their keyword
searches. They compare the number and kinds of sites obtained and
make inferences about the effectiveness of the strategies.
Vocabulary
keywords: the most important words related to a subject,which you type into a search engine to find the information you want
precise: clear and exact
results page: the screen showing what a search site found in response to your keyword search
synonyms: two or more words with the same meaning or nearly the same meaning
alternative: a different way to say or do something
OVERVIEW
Students learn strategies to increase the accuracy of their keyword
searches. They compare the number and kinds of sites obtained and
make inferences about the effectiveness of the strategies.
Vocabulary
keywords: the most important words related to a subject,which you type into a search engine to find the information you want
precise: clear and exact
results page: the screen showing what a search site found in response to your keyword search
synonyms: two or more words with the same meaning or nearly the same meaning
alternative: a different way to say or do something
Play the Game "Search Shark"
Learn how to choose effective keywords for searching online. They practice selecting keywords that are most relevant to a search prompt. Along the way, they discover tips for narrowing their search results. You will:
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