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Sure, most kids know how to navigate the Internet, but do they know how to gather information pertinent to their research topic? Distribute this worksheet to help them gain an understanding of keywords and how to use them to search for relevant material. 

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search engines, Research, the internet

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keyword, search engines, web search, college and career readiness
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6th - 9th
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21 Century Skills
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