From the
Employment and Learning Computer Lab:
Using search
engines can be both fun and informative.
By opening ones such as google.ca, yahoo.ca or bing.ca, for example, you can type
in whatever information you are seeking by keywords, and a selection will
appear. This can be useful for job hunting. One way is to search for
information about a particular company in which you are interested. Many job
ads will state which company is seeking staff, but does not always offer much
about that company. It is always best to be informed during an interview, and
researching is a solid way to show that you know what the company does, and how
you may help to use your skills in the ways needed.
But search engines can also be used for fun. For example, if you wanted to know how long it took to build the Tower of Pisa in Italy, you would open up the search engine and put in a few key words to help it find what you are searching. In the above example, you may put in “how long built Tower Pisa”.
Here are a few Wonders of the World practice questions you can search to answer:
India: On
average, how many tourists visit the Taj Mahal yearly? __________
Peru: Name
the “3 great districts” in the City of Machu Picchu? __________Mexico: How many stairs are there on Chichen Itza? _________
Brazil: How long did it take to build the Christ the Redeemer statue? __________
Saskatoon: What does the weather network Website say is the current temperature? __________
Good luck!
