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Using Keywords


search:  to look for information on the Internet

keywords:  the words you use to search for information about a topic



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Activity: Choose your keywords handout

Scenario:  You think guinea pigs are cute. You hope you can talk your family into letting you get one--or maybe even two! To do this, you need the facts. You want to find out if they make good pets, so you can then convince your parents to allow you to get one.


Kid's Search Sites:

Ask Kids  www.askkids.com
Kid Rex  www.kidrex.org
Google SafeSearch for Kids 

www.safesearchkids.com/google-for-kids.html


Wrap-up:

What are keywords?
Why is it important to choose the right keywords?
What steps can help you choose the best keywords for your searches?