TIPS OF THE WEEK a Google a day

Want a fun way to help students practice and enhance their web research skills while discovering answers to trivia questions? Then check out “A Google A Day!”

http://agoogleaday.com 

Basic Instructions:

1. 1.Go to http://agoogleaday.com
2. 2.Read the question at the bottom of the page.
3. 3.Use the provided search window to try to find the answer.
   Note - The search window at agoogleaday.com automatically filters out published answers so you get a spoiler-free experience.
4. 4.Click the “Show answer” link at the bottom of the page to see if you are right.

Extensions for Students:

1. -Ask the students to guess what the answer will be before they do any searching.
2. -Once they’ve discovered the answer, ask a higher-level extension question.
   Example: If the answer is George Washington, ask something like:
   - What is the most surprising fact you found about George Washington?
   - If you could meet George Washington, what one question would you ask him?
   - List three ways George Washington’s childhood home was different from yours.
   - If George Washington could visit your classroom today, what would surprise him the most?