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Internet Research Printable Task Cards

$6.00

Help your students master essential internet research skills with this set of 24 Internet Research Task Cards! Designed for upper elementary and middle grade students, these task cards provide engaging, hands-on practice in using search engines effectively, evaluating the reliability of online sources, and utilizing keywords to refine search results. Students will learn how to navigate the vast resources of the internet responsibly while developing critical thinking skills for identifying trustworthy and relevant information.

Internet Research Printable Task Cards

$6.00

Help your students master essential internet research skills with this set of 24 Internet Research Task Cards! Designed for upper elementary and middle grade students, these task cards provide engaging, hands-on practice in using search engines effectively, evaluating the reliability of online sources, and utilizing keywords to refine search results. Students will learn how to navigate the vast resources of the internet responsibly while developing critical thinking skills for identifying trustworthy and relevant information.

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Help your students master essential internet research skills with this set of 24 Internet Research Task Cards! Designed for upper elementary and middle grade students, these task cards provide engaging, hands-on practice in using search engines effectively, evaluating the reliability of online sources, and utilizing keywords to refine search results. Students will learn how to navigate the vast resources of the internet responsibly while developing critical thinking skills for identifying trustworthy and relevant information.
 
Aligned with ISTE Standards for Students, this resource is perfect for technology lessons, research projects, or digital literacy units. The task cards promote practical, real-world applications of internet research skills, preparing students to conduct meaningful research for school assignments, personal projects, and beyond.
 
What’s Included:
  • 24 Task Cards focused on key internet research skills
  • Printable and Digital (PDF) Formats for easy classroom use
  • Answer Key & Suggested Responses for teacher facilitation
  • Teacher Guide with instructions and extension activity ideas
 
Key Features:
  • Standards-Aligned: Meets ISTE Standards for Empowered Learner, Digital Citizen, Knowledge Constructor, and Computational Thinker.
  • Hands-On Practice: Students will practice using search engines, refining searches with keywords, and evaluating website reliability.
  • Real-World Relevance: Prepares students for conducting research for school projects, homework, and personal inquiries.
  • Critical Thinking: Encourages students to think critically about the information they encounter online, helping them differentiate between reliable and unreliable sources.
 
Topics Covered:
  • How to Use Search Engines Effectively
  • Evaluating the Reliability of Websites
  • Using Keywords for Better Search Results
  • Finding Specific Information Online
  • Understanding Website Credibility
  • Safe, Ethical, and Responsible Online Research
 
How to Use:
  1. Introduction: Start by discussing the importance of using the internet responsibly, especially when researching for school projects. Highlight the abundance of information online and the importance of evaluating sources for credibility and reliability.
  2. Task Card Activity:
  • Individual Practice: Have students work through the task cards on their own, using the internet to answer questions and practice research skills.
  • Small Group Work: Divide students into small groups to collaborate on the task cards, sharing strategies and discussing the most effective ways to find information.
  • Classroom Rotation: Set up a research station where students take turns completing internet-based questions from the task cards.
 
  1. Hands-On Practice: Allow students to use search engines to find information related to current class projects or topics of interest. Reinforce the concepts covered in the task cards by encouraging them to apply their research skills to real-world assignments.
  2. Discussion & Review: After students complete the cards, hold a class discussion to share experiences, review strategies, and emphasize key takeaways, such as the role of keywords and the importance of evaluating online sources for reliability.
 
Materials Needed:
  • Printed task cards or digital devices for accessing the digital version
  • Computers or tablets with internet access
  • Notebooks or digital response forms for recording answers
  • Optional: Projector or interactive whiteboard for demonstrations
 
Assessment:
Evaluate students’ responses to the task cards, paying close attention to their use of keywords and ability to assess website reliability. Assess their participation in group discussions and hands-on research activities. Encourage students to provide examples of how they applied their new skills to find reliable, trustworthy information.
 
Extension Activities:
  • Assign a class research project where students apply their internet research skills to gather information on a specific topic, emphasizing the evaluation of sources and keyword optimization.
  • Have students create a “Guide to Internet Research” where they summarize the key points they learned from the task cards.
Equip your students with the skills they need to conduct meaningful, responsible, and effective internet research with this set of Internet Research Task Cards!

 
 
Product Terms:
Copyright © Brittany Washburn. Purchasing this file entitles you to ONE classroom use. You may use this with multiple classes but may not share with any other teachers. Copying for more than one teacher, classroom, department, school, or school system is prohibited. This product may not be distributed or displayed digitally for public view. Failure to comply is a copyright infringement and a violation of the Digital Millennium Copyright Act (DMCA). Clipart and elements found in this PDF are copyrighted and cannot be extracted and used outside of this file without permission or license. If multiple licenses are needed for use my more than one teacher or in more than one computer lab, additional licenses are available. 
 
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