Handout
Other

University of Exeter: Search Techniques: Combining Search Terms

For Students 9th - 10th
This resource explains how to use the Boolean operators AND, OR, and NOT to broaden or narrow a web search.
Handout
Other

Morningside College: Keyword Searching: Advanced Search Techniques

For Students 9th - 10th
Information about how to use advanced techniques when searching for information online. Covers the use of wildcard symbols, truncation, proximity searching, and how to combine tools.
Website
Colorado State University

Boolean Tutorial

For Students 9th - 10th
Although this site is designed for teaching efficient searching techniques, it provides an engaging tutorial on the Boolean operators AND, OR and NOT.
Activity
Other

Bare Bones Lesson 7: Basic Search Tips

For Students 9th - 10th Standards
These quick tips will work with almost any search engine. Do the assignments to practice the techniques that are presented.