Google Search Tools

Type the word “timer” in the Google Search bar.
A 5-minute timer will load automatically.

1. Adjust the number of minutes by clicking on the time.

2. Click Stopwatch to switch modes

3. Clicking Full Screen is handy if displaying on a projector.

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Type the word “calculator” in the Google Search bar.
A basic scientific calculator is displayed.
Alternatively, type a math problem directly in the search box. The calculator will load with the answer.

Type a number and then two different units in the Google Search bar.
Examples: 5 km in miles or 2 cups to ml

1. Use the drop-down to change the type of conversion. Length, volume, time, temp, etc.
2. and 3. Use these drop-downs to change the units.

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Type define and a word in the Google Search bar.
Click on the audio icon to hear the word pronounced

This is a simplified version of Google Translate.

1. Select the input language or begin typing and let Google detect.

2. Select the output language.

3. Click the microphone for audio input.

4. Click the speaker to hear the translation.

   

Type “Sunrise” or “Sunset” in the Google Search bar. This will display the sunrise or sunset time for your current location.
For more fun enter an alternate location and add a date.

Type “Time In” followed by a location in the Google Search bar to see the current time.
Type just “Time In” to see the time in your current location.

Type “Coin Flip” in the Google Search bar.
This can be a fun and unbiased way to decide between two options.
Also handy when teaching probability.
Click Flip Again to repeat.

Type “Google Spinner” in the Google Search bar.
This could be a creative way to call on students (or many other uses).

1. Click in the upper left corner to change the wheel size.

2. Click in the upper left to change the wheel to a fidget spinner.

3. Click Spin to spin again.

Type “Roll Dice” in the Google Search bar.
This is handy for playing games or probability lessons.

1. Click on a die to remove it from the board.

2. Click a die type to add it to the board.

3. The total is displayed automatically. Use the plus/minus button to add/subtract from the total.

4. Click Roll to roll again.

Type “Google Metronome” in the Google Search bar.

1. Click + or - to change the Beats Per Minute.

2. Click play to start the metronome.

Type “Google Tuner” in the Google Search bar.
Click the microphone icon to begin.
It will display the musical note and if it is in tune.