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Skill 1.2 Using the Internet to Find Information

Produced by Gatsby Science Enhancement Programme, in this activity students first carry out an Internet search to find websites that would be helpful in answering specific questions about a science topic. They evaluate the usefulness and reliability of different websites. In the second part of the activity, students refine their search using a Boolean-style approach, outlined in the student activity sheet. The students then complete a related homework task.

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