Library Keywords Strategies and Tips by https://padlet.com/angelawatson817/MsAngie2025 Helping maximize research en-us 2025-03-08 16:36:42 UTC 2025-04-21 17:20:36 UTC hello@padlet.com https://padlet.net/icons/8.0/png/1f4da.png Introduction to Keywords and Search Strategies/4th Grade angelawatson817 https://padlet.com/angelawatson817/MsAngie2025/wish/3356895594 Discussion question: Why do you think choosing the right keywords is important when you are looking for information online or in the library?

]]> 2025-03-08 16:45:36 UTC https://padlet.com/angelawatson817/MsAngie2025/wish/3356895594 AASL Standard Alignment: angelawatson817 https://padlet.com/angelawatson817/MsAngie2025/wish/3356897047 l.A.1 Learners display curiousity and initiative by formulating questions about a personal interest or a curricular topic.

l.B.1 Learners engage with new knowledge by following a process that includes using evidence to investigate questions.

]]> 2025-03-08 16:48:41 UTC https://padlet.com/angelawatson817/MsAngie2025/wish/3356897047 What are keywords? angelawatson817 https://padlet.com/angelawatson817/MsAngie2025/wish/3356898391 Keywords are the important words in a question or topic that help you find information. For example, if you're researching "Why do bees make honey?", good keywords might be bees and honey.

]]> 2025-03-08 16:50:54 UTC https://padlet.com/angelawatson817/MsAngie2025/wish/3356898391 Library Keyword Search tips angelawatson817 https://padlet.com/angelawatson817/MsAngie2025/wish/3356899386 This is a video to help you research topics more efficiently by utilizing focused keywords.

]]> 2025-03-08 16:53:00 UTC https://padlet.com/angelawatson817/MsAngie2025/wish/3356899386 Online Resources angelawatson817 https://padlet.com/angelawatson817/MsAngie2025/wish/3356910277 I have added in ten resources that should help in learning how to use keywords to find relevant information on any given topic.

  1. Kiddle: This is a visual search engine designed for kids. https://www.kiddle.co/

  2. Google Safe Search for Kids: A simple, safe search tool for children.

    https://www.safesearchkids.com/google-kids/

  3. Kidtopia: A search engine created from resources recommended by teachers and librarians.

    https://www.kidtopia.info/

  4. DK Find Out! An interactive, visual search engine on a variety of topics.

    https://learning.dk.com/us

  5. Kidzsearch.com: A search engine that helps kids use Boolean search terms to narrow down results.

    https://kidzsearch.com/boolify/

  6. Be Internet Awesome: A digital literacy program provided by Google that includes lessons on effective keywords for online searches.

    https://beinternetawesome.withgoogle.com/en_us

  7. Wonderopolis: A kid-friendly website where students can explore "wonders" (questions) and practice forming good search terms.

    https://wonderopolis.org/

  8. Common Sense Education: Search Sharks Game: A fun game where students can practice choosing the best keywords for online searches.

    https://www.digitalpassport.org/search-shark.html

  9. FactMonster: A research tool with kid-friendly articles where students can test their keyword skills.

    https://www.factmonster.com/

  10. PBS Newshour Classroom: This site has a simple lesson with a video that teaches students how to do effective keyword searches.

    https://www.pbs.org/newshour/classroom/lesson-plans/2022/10/trick-or-truth-when-social-media-posts-hit-the-misinformation-sweet-tooth




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