Using the internet to search large databases
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In this unit pupils learn to use large sources of information, such as those found on the Internet. They will use, skim read and take in information to be able to own it for themselves and interpret it with others. At times they will be critical of content and may be able to check for different viewpoints. Pupils will present the researched information in a form suitable to the needs of their audience. It is important that teachers search the Internet first for suitable sites. Without this, pupils can spend many hours in fruitless searching, without any reward.
6D Lite (ICT Lites are concise sheets showing the objectives, key skills and techniques to be taught, without the suggested teaching activities.)
Assessment: Pupil Self Review Statements
Teaching Activities l Resources
Safety on the internet for children is paramount!
Teaching Activities
Teaching Resources
www.learn-ict.org.uk
Cross Curricular links
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Teaching Resources
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Welcome to the Web
A tutorial for children, from Teachingideas.co.uk, giving information about the Internet, guestbooks, web browsers, searching and researching on the Internet. You can print off worksheets and go through the online guides. Colourful and
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KidsClick! Worlds of Web Searching
A tutorial for children teaching them how to search for information on the Internet. Nine different "worlds" of searching are explored that offer students lessons and activities for developing and improving their searching skills.
(from the Ramapo Catskill Library System).
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Website Investigator (PDF Document) from marilynarnone.com
An activity sheet to introduce children to website evaluation skills
A good introduction to show children how to use the web to search for information, but more importantly how to evaluate and interpret it. Also has relevance to Literacy and other subjects, where analysing and interpreting information is important.
www.quick.org.uk/
WebQuests
A WebQuest is an inquiry-oriented research task focusing on information available on the Internet. It is a framework that supports the learner through the process of analysis, synthesis and evaluation. It provides links to resources and steps that support students working on the task.
To see examples of webQuests please visit our Subject zones by click on the blue tab above.
Beyond Google: Searching the Web more Effectively
healthlinks.washington.edu
ICT Scheme of work by Greenwich ICT
A complete set of resources linked to the QCA scheme of work with lesson plans, activities, downloadable resources and more.
www.lgfl.net/lgfl/leas/greenwich
Newham ICT Scheme of Work
Featuring active flip chart resources and tutorial videos. Importantly every unit contains a challenge lesson which gives the children an opportunity to develop their independent ICT capability. www.itass.newham.gov.uk/curriculum/sow.aspx
