And is used to connect two terms or ideas. Using and in a search will return only information that includes both concepts.

Or is used synonymous terms. Using or indicates that information on either topic is wanted. 

EXAMPLE: POLAR or BEARS

Not is used to exclude a term or idea. Using not indicates that information on one topic is wanted, but not the other. 

EXAMPLE: DOLPHINS not FOOTBALL

ESL Surfing Safari

An online tutorial created especially for second year ESL students at Park Center Senior High.   Explains in simple terms how to "surf" the Internet for information using reference resources, subject directories or keywords.  Students in elementary school would also enjoy working their way through this tutorial.

Please note: This web site is housed on the same server as this web site, but they are not related. To get out of that web site, use the BACK BUTTON of your Internet browser.

KidsClick: Worlds of Web Searching

Another online tutorial for students on how to search the web for information. The concepts explained are similar to those in Surfing Safari,  but language usage and explanations are a little more sophisticated. Suitable for older students.

Learn to Search the Web

A tutorial designed for teachers new to searching the web, but can even help experienced searchers. Created as part of a graduate project in educational technology at the George Washington University.  

Research Skills and Strategies

The aim of Research Skills and Strategies  is to provide teachers and students with guidance and support in refining their process of Internet research and in determining the effective integration of that research into our classrooms.

wNet School Internet Primer: Searching Smart

Internet Primer designed especially for K-12 teachers new to the Web. Learn more about using the Web in the classroom and find tips, interactive templates and other resources that will put knowledge to practice!