1. List 4 major search engines and a major directory.
We won’t attempt to list them all here. For a list of search engines, directories, meta-search engines and all their functions, checkwww.searchenginewatch.com or Wikipedia’s list of search engines.
If you are looking for “kidcentric” type search tools, try NoodleTools: NoodleQuest Search Strategies Wizard:http://www.noodletools.com/noodlequest and Boolify:http://www.boolify.org/
Follow-up Activities for Teachers and Students:
• Try to find a subject specific database in your area of expertise.
• Give students sample research problems from which they access NoodleTools to help them select appropriate search tools.