Search Engine Hunt

The purpose of this Search Engine Hunt is to familiarize yourself with internet search engines and to become proficient at navigating through the different URL's (web pages).

Objectives

• Students will be able to define a search engine.

• Students will be able to use web based search engines to conduct research and locate specific answers to questions.

METS

• RI.1- Use a variety of digital resources to locate information.

• TC.6- Use accurate technology terminology.

What is a Search Engine?

A search engine is designed to search for information on the internet. The search results are generally presented in a list of results and are often called hits. The information may consist of web pages, images, information and other types of files. Some search engines also might be data available in databases or open directories. Unlike web directories, which are maintained by human editors,

The search engines listed below will help you when you have a topic to research, but they are not designed to find a specific address or URL. When answering the questions for the scavenger hunt, try all these search engines.