Google+Custom+Search

=**Google Custom Search**=


 * What is it?**
 * Google Custom Search is one of the myriad of Google products designed to help not only educators, but the general public as well. The custom search enables educators to limit the websites used for searches by their students.


 * How can you use it?**
 * Ever frustrated when you search for something online and 15 out of 16 hits are useless?
 * Eliminate this irritation for your students!
 * When students need to find pictures or general information, YOU can choose where they search!
 * Parents will be pleased and not concerned of what their child will find online because you have pre-screened and hand picked all of the sites in the search.
 * Include one or more websites, or specific webpages
 * Host the search box and results on your own website
 * Customize the look and feel of the results to match your site


 * Why would you use it?**
 * This is a time saver for you and your students - you never need to worry if the sites they are finding are where you want their collection and research to come from.
 * PRO: Limit search area and criteria for fast, safe and accurate data
 * PRO: Free and easy to create
 * CON: Pop up adds along the way unless you pay for the service
 * Standards: 3 a-d, 4 a-d, 5 a-d

// LESSON PLAN utilizing Google Custom Search by Karen Casselman //
 * References**
 * // Google Custom Search //
 * // Female Mathematician Search by Karen Casselman //
 * African American Scientist Project - Kathy Fields