UPDATE 6/9/2020: Unfortunately, Gwigle seems to not be available any longer. However, you can still create your own Gwigle-type game for classroom use.
Yes, you read that right! Â Gwigle is a site that bills itself as “an educational game to help you use Google more effectively.” Â Apparently, Gwigle has been around for awhile (since 2006, at least), but I just discovered it. Â The concept is that you are given a short list of search results, and you have to guess the search term. Â Along the way, you are given access to different search tips, and learn a little about how to refine your searches. Â I think that Google searches have changed a bit in the last 6 years, but it’s still a fun and challenging game that teaches some basic search skills. Â If you are interested in trying it, or having your students try it, I found a very helpful blog post by “Sophie”, in which she listed all of the answers. Â Another idea might be to develop your own Gwigle type game in the classroom, possibly using vocabulary words or historical events as search terms, and using it as a different way to review for your students.