Imagine spooky spiders crawling around a virtual web. It turns out that's really how search engines work! Learners view a video that explains how search engines find relevant web pages. Programs called spiders are continually searching for and classifying pages so they are ready when you type in a search query.

Concepts

the internet, search engines, hyperlinks, technology resources

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Instructional Ideas

• Provide cloze notes to help pupils follow the video
  

Classroom Considerations

• Some understanding of the Internet is necessary
• The last installment of an eight-part playlist from about how the Internet works
  

• This video is hosted on YouTube

Pros

• Well-paced video
• Animations help hold viewer interest
  

Cons

• None