Google has so many projects that it is hard to keep track of them. They have their BIG applications being search, drive, and gmail, but there are a huge number of apps that are lesser known. Small projects that came from the 20% time model at google.
A Google a Day is a set of 3 questions every day. Students search for the answer, while the app times them. The wording of the questions increases the challenge of searching for the answer. The google a day website is a quick and easy way to get students practice with searching on google. I have used this as an opener in class and have required students to take screenshots of their successful searches to get credit. It is a challenging and fun way to get students searching.
Every day you and your students can answer questions from three categories (pop culture, science, and sports). The questions are hard, but there are enough clues to get the answer. I have worried about typing in the question and getting the answer right away, but the webpage eliminates all posts during the day to get rid of all spoilers. Just make sure they are searching within the tab with A Google A Day open.
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