Google Trends analyzes the popularity of top searches in Google Search across the world. The website uses graphs to compare the search volume of different queries to determine the popularity of a particular topic. This could be a great way for students to find out what people are searching, explore trending topics and do a 2020 Year in Search.
The Home Page will show the omni box where you can search for a particular topic, use the side menu, or scroll down to see the latest stories and insights, recently trending, and Year in Search.
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There is also a place at the very bottom which allows your to Learn More, and take Google Trend Lessons.
While free playing on Google Trends, click on a topic from Recently Trending, and you will see the number of searches on this topic as well as related news stories. When you select the topic to dig deeper, you will see the statistics, interest by region, and related topics. You can share out the link via social media or just copy and paste specific links into a Google Classroom.
Here is a short 5 minute video which will do an overview about Google Trends, he does a good job explaining all the different facets of it.
Take some time to explore Google Trends you won't be disappointed! I can see many teachers using this for current event topics!
