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Use Boolean Search Terms to Shorten Web Searches Lesson PlanUse Boolean Search Terms to Shorten Web Searches Lesson Plan
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6th - 9th
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STEM
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2006
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Use Boolean Search Terms to Shorten Web Searches

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Have you ever conducted a Web search and received too many hits? Teach your class about Boolean search terms and provide them time to practice conducting efficient online searches. This lesson plan contains several fun activities which introduce students to the logic behind Boolean search terms, as well a few informational links for them to explore.

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search engines, Research, the internet, technology resources

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1 on 1 computing, search engines, small group work, online research, web searches, whole class discussion, boolean search terms

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