The purpose of the game is to see who can answer the questions with the least number of hits in each search.
For example: the question is:
“What sport was Mamie Peanut Johnson playing when she got her nickname?”
You type into the search bar:
“Mamie Peanut Johnson” sport nickname site:gov
You discover that the answer is Negro League baseball. The number of hits Google returned in your search was 2.
On your answer sheet, you include the following:
What sport was Mamie Peanut Johnson playing when she got her nickname?
Optimal search terms: “Mamie Peanut Johnson” sport nickname site:gov (two hits)
Answer: Negro League baseball
Begin the game by reading the Advanced Search Tips found on Google. Click first on “Advanced Search” and notice all the ways you can customize a search. Then click on “Advanced Search Tips” and reach about the phrase search, fill in the blank search, and search within a specific website. HINT: searching within a certain type of website, such as .gov or .edu, will return far fewer hits.
When Dr. Dunlap says go, you have 20 minutes to answer as many of the questions as you can (questions are found on dunlapapenglish.blogspot.com). Turn in one answer sheet for each team. Copy and paste your search criteria with each question, along with the number of hits. Prizes will be awarded on Monday.
Good luck!
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