Searching for information on the Internet
Answers are for parents and teachers.
1
Write three different queries to find information about the Registan in Samarkand.
For example: Registan Samarkand history; names of the Registan madrasas; years the Registan was built.
2
With an adult, compare two sources for the query “length of the Amu Darya”. Are the numbers the same? Write briefly.
The answer depends on the results; sources may give slightly different numbers, so note each source’s name and date.
3
Write two signs each of a reliable and an unreliable page.
Reliable: author/organisation shown, dated, sources given. Unreliable: no author, many ads, sensational claims without proof.
4
Why might searching “Python” give mixed results? How would you make the query more exact?
Because it is both a snake and a programming language. Make it exact: “Python programming language” or “python snake”.
5
Write 3 rules to protect yourself while searching.
Do not type personal data; do not click unknown links and beware of ads; show anything suspicious to an adult.