Advanced Search

Browse from the URL bar which Google calls the Omnibox

For many searches, Google will do the work for you & display an answer right on the search results page immediately after you type it.

Weather- Search for weather to see the weather in your location or add a city name after weather to find weather in that area. Try it out: weather paris

Dictionary- Put define in front of any word. Try it out: define loquacious

Calculations- Enter a math equation to see the answer, along with a calculator to solve more problems, even graphing equations.

Try it out: 3*9123 or try this example: graph (sqrt(cos(x))*cos(200x)+sqrt(abs(x))-0.7)*(4-x*x)^0.01, sqrt(9-x^2), -sqrt(9-x^2) from -4.5 to 4.5

Unit conversions- Enter any conversion, like measurement or speed. Try it out: 3 dollars in euros

Set Timer- Ex: "Set Timer 1 minute" gives you a timer as the result.

Instant Maps- map:dallas map:kentucky map:canada

Search Operators (Search by file type)

Search for specific types of files, such as PDFs, PPTs, or XLS, by adding filetype: and the 3-letter file abbreviation.

Try these activities:

filetype:

1. Go to Google and search for Frida Kahlo. How many results do you have?

2. Search for a particular filetype: Try adding the filetype. filetype: ppt "Frida Kahlo"

3. Or maybe you are looking for a pptx for Chromebook Training: Try filetype:pptx "Chromebook Training"

4. Or maybe you are looking for rules on handling the ipad in the classroom: Try filetype: pdf "ipad rules"

site:

1. Go to http://www.britannica.com/

2. Usually the website has its own search box, but site: is better.

3. Put site: in front of www.britannica.com

(site:www.britannica.com "polar bears")

4. Try: site:mashable.com Chromebook

Image Search

You can search by color, size, usage rights, transparent, or time.

1. Go to Google Images

2. Search for a png image of the Empire State Building that is labeled "For noncommercial reuse."

3. Upload it to our Google+ Community