Learning objective
- To understand what a search engine is and how to use it.
Success criteria
- I can explain what a search engine is.
- I
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National curriculum
Computing
Pupils should be taught to:
- Use
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Cross-curricular links
RSE
Online relationships
Pupils should
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Before the lesson
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Lesson plan
Recap and recall
Before starting this unit, check that children can recall: A network is more than one electronic device connected through the internet or a local connection to share files and information. The internet is a worldwide network that enables tens of millions of computers around the globe to share information and allows users to communicate with…
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Extended-mode explainer videos
How to extend your display to view the lesson page and preseantion mode simultaneously. Choose your operating system below to watch the video
Adaptive teaching
Pupils needing extra support
Could have help from a peer to open different search engines in separate tabs; could find a single website and then look for the information on that page during the factual searching activity.
Pupils working at greater depth
Should focus on their searching efficiency by finding the answers with the least number of clicks and the least amount of typing.
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Assessing progress and understanding
Pupils with secure understanding indicated by: explaining what a search engine is;
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Vocabulary definitions
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data leak
When information is released without permission from the owner or creator.
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data privacy
The right to keep personal information secret or only shared with a small group.
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