Search, Search, and Search Again

I am in need of information for a lesson or unit I am preparing for my class. I turn on my computer and log on and open up my browser (Google Chrome) and the Google Search bar pops up:

Simple enough, I type in what I am searching for and VOILA! I have all the answers (3,140,000 to be exact). This is all I knew about "searching" on Google, until this week. Did you know that there are other things Google can do? 

You can use the Google search bar as a calculator:

Google Search can also create conversions for money, temperature, and units of measurement. 

The Google search bar can also be used as a dictionary. Simply type in define and then the word you are needing defined:

If you want to know more about Google Search tips and tricks, hit YouTube and search "Google Search tips and tricks" - there is a plethora of videos and information! 

Just a few more Google Search Sources that you could use in the classroom:

Google Books 

Google News

Another fascinating search tool I discovered and explored this week was Wolfram Alpha. What is Wolfram Alpha you ask and what can it do? Click here for examples of all this tool can bring to your classroom. 

On a personal note, while searching for search tools this week I came across a Google tool called "What Do You Love".  Search any topic and WDYL shows you: Trends, YouTube videos, Images, Translations, Books, Discussion Groups, Events, and Blogs.
You can also connect to: news, Chrome, mobile, Google Earth, Gmail, Google Voice, and Calendar all on one page! 

So now you have some new tools to go out and explore. Find what works for you and your classroom! If you find a new search tool let me know, I love to Learn Something New Every Day!