Search engines allow the searcher to find a site based on its contents. The searcher enters keywords that are run against a database, retrieving documents that match the keywords entered by the searcher. While all search engines perform the same task, each goes about this task in a different way, which leads to sometimes amazingly different results.
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Nettrekker: A District-sponsored search resource offering teacher-approved websites. Login and password information is available through your school Instructional Technology Coach.
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Ask Jeeves!
Fast, smart and easy to find information on the web.
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AltaVista:
The premier search engine. Has the largest, most inclusive indices.
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Educator's Reference Desk:
Database for educators. A mine of lesson plans, Info guides, and more.
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Excite:
Uses a combination of text and subject indices to search keyword or concept.
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Go:
Includes news on current events, sports, entertainment, and more.
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Internet Public Library:
(Youth Division) First public library of the Internet.
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iSleuth:
Resource to databases of all subjects.
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Magellan:
(Greenlight) Safe sites for younger students.
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Metacrawler:
Meta engine searches through several search engines simultaneously.
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Northern Light:
Customized information in folders for easier access.
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WebCrawler:
Search results presents users with up to 25 links at a time.
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Yahooligans!
Good kid-related site. Similar to Yahoo.
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Subject Directories
Subject directories allow the searcher to find a site based on what it is about. Subject directories are hierarchically organized indexes of subject categories that allow the searcher to browse through lists of sites by subject in search of relevant information. Many subject directories include a search engine for searching their own database.
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Argus Clearinghouse:
Consists of highly selective subject guides.
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INFOMINE:
An extensive directory of web sites. Site is well-organized and searchable.
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Internet Public Library:
The first public library of and for the Internet community.
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KidsClick!
Good kids-related searches by Berkeley.
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Northern Light:
Customized information in folders for easier access.
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StudyWeb:
Geared toward K-12 students and teachers.
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WWW Virtual Library:
Offers the highest quality guides to particular sections of the web.
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Yahoo!
World-famous info seeker allows users to locate sites by general search or subject specific search.
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