Target Audience: Age Range: Teens (14–18), Adults (18+)
Format of Delivery: In-Person
Setting: Classroom, Small group
What does this resource cover?
This lesson was created by the Georgia 4-H and will help learners search online and evaluate online information. There are two activities within this lesson.
What will community members learn?
According to the included lesson plan, after learners complete this lesson, they will be able to:
- Name credible sources of online information
- Distinguish between a search engine and meta search engine
- Form effective Internet search phrases
- Apply the website evaluation criteria to a site to determine trustworthiness, credibility, and usefulness of information
How long will this program take?
20-30 minutes per activity
What materials are needed?
Digital devices (computer, tablets, smartphones), access to the Internet, search engine dice (included), tape, pens/pencils, search topic question guide (included), website credibility handout (included)
How many staff are required?
One staff member
How can I access this resource?
To access this resource, view the embedded PDF and/or click on the link below.
Click here to navigate to Searching for Digital Information
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