This lesson extender teaches students how to use Google to find the answer to a geography question. It prompts students to search for island countries near South America, identify one that begins with T, and search for instruments invented in that country. The lesson reinforces using focused search terms and hints to guide students towards discovering that the charango, a stringed instrument, was invented in the island country of Chile. The lesson aims to extend classroom learning on geography and researching skills using online search tools.

1. 8th grade Technology Applications
Power Searching with Google – Lesson Extender

2. Geography

3. Geography
What acoustic instrument
was invented on this
island country
near the coast
of South America?

4. Hints
Things to think about as you get started
1
What island countries are in South America?
2
How might you be able to see the shape
of these countries?

5. Let’s Begin!
1. Begin by using Google Search and find all island countries
near South America. (Hint- there isn't that many)
2. Look for a country whose name begins with the letter “T”
3. Then Search [instruments invented in T (name of country)]
4. Fill in your Answer in the Comment/Form box below.

6. A Google A Day