KidRex

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1. Description: KidRex is a search engine created by Google for children to browse the web safely. It is geared towards kid-related searches and has Google's safe-search technology to protect kids.

2. SWOT

Strengths: Kid-friendly, easy to use, updated daily, is protected by Google SafeSearch, prevents any inappropriate material from being searched by students, has a web-page removal request tool for parents to use if they come across an inappropriate page so they can report it

Weaknesses: -no filter is 100% fool-proof but it's a good start -probably more appropriate for grades k-6 instead of older grades

3. Opportunities in the classroom KidRex has several opportunities for use in the classroom. Since it is a search engine, that would be its primary use. I could see students using this to research various topics in math, science, reading, english, art, social studies, music, and even physical education. It would be appropriate to look up words for definitions using this site as well. KidRex would be great for research projects or virtual scavenger hunts if the students needed to look up a lot of material. This is an excellent tool for introducing elementary students to use the internet for research because the results are geared towards lower reading levels.