Y4 How do I search for information efficiently and safely?

Techniques to search smartly:

• Use well known trusted sites – ones you already know about – see the list on the website
• Use more than one key word in your search
• Use “for kids” in your search
• Use children’s search engines
• Use CTRL-F to find words in a page

What should you do if you find pages that make you feel uncomfortable or you know are not suitable?

Internet Treasure Hunt

Find the answers to these questions by searching smartly

1. What are the date of birth and the birthplace of Sir Isaac Newton?
2. What are the two tallest buildings in the world? How tall are they?
3. Who won the 1959 FA cup final beating Luton Town 2-1?
4. How many spikes are there on the crown of the statue of liberty?
5. Who composed the music and who wrote the words to the opera “Cosi Fan Tutti”?
6. How many goals did Arsenal score during their record 49 match unbeaten run?
7. What is the post code of Buckingham Palace?
8. Who is the tallest living women in the world and how tall is she?
9. What is the record size for a pike caught in the British Isles and what year was it caught?
10. How many natural satellites does Mars have and what are their names?
11. How much does it cost to stay for up to 2 hours in a short stay car park at Birmingham International Airport?
12. In 1849, people from all over the world—known as 49ers—travelled to California in search of gold. Water was scarce during the trip. Some businessmen in California knew this and began selling water to the 49ers. How much were some 49ers willing to spend on a glass of water?