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1st grade social studies webquests for Google Apps
Virtual Field Trip Guide Bundle Interactive Activities for Google Slides™
Are your students ready to take a virtual adventure? For each virtual field trip, you will get a set of 7 interactive google slide templates for students to take notes about their digital destination. Students will have so much fun while learning to predict, take notes, and summarize their ideas.These slides are designed to be used with any video or website for each topic. Suggestions for virtual trips with links are provided in each PDF download or you may insert your own link. Just copy and pa
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1st - 3rd
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Winter Holidays: Christmas, Hanukkah, Kwanzaa, Lunar New Year, Valentine's Day
Embark on a dual festive journey with our Winter Holiday Virtual Field Trip Bundle, featuring captivating adventures into the traditions of Hanukkah and the rich history of Christmas. Elevate your classroom experience with these seamlessly integrated Google Slides presentations, compatible with Google Classroom and downloadable for PowerPoint. Hanukkah Virtual Field Trip Highlights:Low-Prep & Teacher-Friendly: Embed videos and assign slides effortlessly.Diverse Learning: Independent or whole
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1st - 12th, Not Grade Specific
Google Maps-Famous Landmarks of the United States Digital
Google Maps is a fun way to learn the geography of the United States! Students learn Famous Landmarks of the USA:- Bodies of water- Mountains and DesertsGoogle Maps shows the satellite of the Earth which amaze students. Some of the Famous Landmarks are: The Grand Canyon, Mount Rushmore, the Everglades, The Grand Tetons, and the Great LakesGeography to engage learning!Created by CC FisherOther Geography Units:Google Maps Scavenger Hunt – Ancient History Landmarks of the World Scavenger Hunt of
Grades:
1st - 5th
Also included in: United States Geography Bundle-Rivers, Mountains, Deserts Digital
Internet Scavenger Hunt - Primary Grades - Rivers of Georgia
This scavenger hunt allows students to explore websites using links, or QR codes, in order to complete a table with information about the cities and watersheds created by each river in the state of Georgia. This can be done at school, or at home, independently, in groups, with a teacher or parent, or in many other different ways to fit the needs of your classroom and your students. This .zip folder includes a variety of formats of the internet scavenger hunt. Choose the format that best fits you
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1st - 3rd
Also included in: Internet Scavenger Hunt Bundle - Second Grade - Distance Learning
Internet Scavenger Hunt - American Folktales - Distance Learning
This scavenger hunt allows students to explore websites in order to know key characters from American folktales and songs, including John Henry, Annie Oakley, Johnny Appleseed, Davy Crockett and Paul Bunyan. An internet scavenger hunt is similar to a web quest, in that students will use the internet to find information. However, internet scavenger hunts are designed for students to search for specific answers, rather than creating an open ended project. Internet scavenger hunts can be done as a
Grades:
K - 2nd
Also included in: Internet Scavenger Hunt Bundle - First Grade
Internet Scavenger Hunt Bundle - First Grade
An internet scavenger hunt is similar to a webquest, in that students will use the internet to find information. However, internet scavenger hunts are designed for students to search for specific answers, rather than creating an open ended project. Internet scavenger hunts can be done as a whole class, in small groups, individually and even at home.This is a packet of 8 scavenger hunts, all geared to Georgia's First Grade Performance Standards. The scavenger hunts included cover: MagnetsWeatherP
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1st
Internet Scavenger Hunt - Levels of Government - Distance Learning
This scavenger hunt allows students to explore websites in order to answer questions about levels of government. It uses the governmental figures from Georgia as an example. An internet scavenger hunt is similar to a web quest, in that students will use the internet to find information. However, internet scavenger hunts are designed for students to search for specific answers, rather than creating an open ended project. Internet scavenger hunts can be done as a whole class, in small groups, indi
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1st - 3rd
Also included in: Internet Scavenger Hunt Bundle - Second Grade - Distance Learning
Interactive Virtual Christmas Adventure: Explore Global Celebrations
Unleash the full potential of your Christmas lessons with our Virtual Field Trip, a comprehensive and engaging resource designed to make teaching the history of Christmas a breeze. Packed with multimedia content, interactive features, and inclusive options, this product is your one-stop solution for an immersive learning experience. Here's why our Virtual Field Trip is a game-changer for your classroom:1. Celebrate Cultural Diversity: Christmas is celebrated worldwide, offering a unique opportun
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1st - 12th, Not Grade Specific
Internet Scavenger Hunt - American Symbols - Distance Learning
This scavenger hunt allows students to explore websites in order to identify important American symbols. An internet scavenger hunt is similar to a web quest, in that students will use the internet to find information. However, internet scavenger hunts are designed for students to search for specific answers, rather than creating an open ended project. Internet scavenger hunts can be done as a whole class, in small groups, individually and even at home.This .zip folder includes a variety of form
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K - 2nd
Also included in: Internet Scavenger Hunt Bundle - Kindergarten - Distance Learning
Native American Heritage Month Educational Toolkit: Engage, Explore, Celebrate
Are you looking for an engaging, comprehensive, and self-guided educational experience for your students that explores the rich tapestry of Native American culture and history? Look no further! Our Native American Heritage Month Virtual Field Trip is the ideal solution for teachers, whether you're assigning it to your students for independent exploration or using it in a whole-class setting. Here's why you and your students will love this resource:Interactive Google Slides Format: Our virtual fi
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1st - 12th, Not Grade Specific
Internet Scavenger Hunt - Creek & Cherokees - Distance Learning
This scavenger hunt allows students to explore websites in order to answer questions about Creek and Cherokee Native Americans. An internet scavenger hunt is similar to a web quest, in that students will use the internet to find information. However, internet scavenger hunts are designed for students to search for specific answers, rather than creating an open ended project. Internet scavenger hunts can be done as a whole class, in small groups, individually and even at home.This .zip folder inc
Grades:
1st - 3rd
Also included in: Internet Scavenger Hunt Bundle - Second Grade - Distance Learning
American Symbols
This is an interactive google slides activity that focuses on American symbols. Scholars will click icons that send them to various books and videos to learn about different American symbols. They can type into the slides to answer questions. There are 2 review slides, one can be used as a formative assessment!************************************************************************************************More Digital Products you may like:Virtual Field TripsWonderopolis Packets (a non-fiction re
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1st - 4th
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Bitmoji First Thanksgiving Virtual Field Trip
Use Bitmoji to take your students on a virtual field trip to the First Thanksgiving! This product includes 3 virtual field trip slides- The Mayflower, The Plimoth Village, and the Wampanoag Village. Each slide contains bright, student-friendly images with clickable links attached to clip art within the picture. Links are educational and fun, and contain read-alouds, student-friendly videos, links to educational websites like Scholastic, and more! Students will LOVE exploring these fun virtual fi
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1st - 4th
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Internet Scavenger Hunts - Primary Grades - Important Georgians
This scavenger hunt allows students to explore websites in order to answer questions about important people in Georgia's history, including: James Oglethorpe, Tomochichi, Mary Musgrove, Sequoyah, Jackie Robinson, Martin Luther King JR., Jimmy Carter and Ray Charles. An internet scavenger hunt is similar to a web quest, in that students will use the internet to find information. However, internet scavenger hunts are designed for students to search for specific answers, rather than creating an o
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Grades:
1st - 3rd
Also included in: Internet Scavenger Hunt Bundle - Second Grade - Distance Learning
The Great Lakes, Major Rivers and Borders of the United States Digital
Google Maps engages students in learning the geography of the United States! Students learn:- The Great Lakes- Major rivers of the US- The country, ocean, and gulf borders of the USGoogle Maps shows the satellite of the Earth which amaze students. The answer sheet is actual maps that the teacher can use as handouts.Geography with a fun twist!Created by CC FisherOther Geography Units:Learning the States of the US with Google Maps Google Maps – The Countries of North America and Central America
Grades:
1st - 5th
Also included in: United States Geography Bundle-Rivers, Mountains, Deserts Digital
National Geographic MapMaker Interactive Digital Map Scavenger Hunt
Students will be going on a scavenger hunt on a digital map! The link to the map is in the title, a free interactive digital map by National Geographic. The students will then follow the directions on how to get onto the map, and to learn more about all of it’s cool features! Then, continue on to part 2 (on the back side), and answer the questions as they explore. This activity introduces the world of digital maps and their features and allows students to get comfortable navigating a digital ma
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1st - 6th
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Internet Scavenger Hunt - Important Americans - Distance Learning
This scavenger hunt allows students to explore websites in order to understand the importance of 8 important Americans, including: Benjamin Franklin, Thomas Jefferson, William Clark, Meriwether Lewis, Sacagawea, Harriet Tubman, Theodore Roosevelt, and George Washington Carver. An internet scavenger hunt is similar to a webquest, in that students will use the internet to find information. However, internet scavenger hunts are designed for students to search for specific answers, rather than creat
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Grades:
1st - 3rd
Also included in: Internet Scavenger Hunt Bundle - First Grade
Bundle of Virtual Field Trip Guides: Zoo, Farm and Pumpkin Patch
With this mini-bundle of virtual field trips, you don't have to pick just one! This bundle includes virtual field trip guides for 3 different trips. Included are guides for virtual trips to The Zoo, The Farm, and The Pumpkin Patch. For each virtual destination, you will get a set of 7 interactive google slides for students to take notes about their digital destination. Students will make predictions about what they will see, fill in a checklist/notes page, reflect on what they saw, write a summa
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1st - 3rd
Google Maps–The Countries of North America and Central America Digital
Google Maps gives the outline of each Country by a search. Students enjoy searching for the Country on Google Maps. This is a fun way to learn the geography of North America. This also gives the larger countries of the Caribbean as shown on the page views.Geography with a fun twist!Created by CC FisherOther Geography Units:Learning the States of the US with Google Maps Google Maps – The Countries of South America Google Maps of the Great Lakes, Major Rivers and Borders of the US Google Maps S
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1st - 4th
Also included in: Countries of the World Webquest Bundle Digital
Internet Scavenger Hunt - American Holidays - Distance Learning
This scavenger hunt allows students to explore websites using links, or QR codes, in order to identify American holidays. This can be done at school, or at home, independently, in groups, with a teacher or parent, or in many other different ways to fit the needs of your classroom and your students. This .zip folder includes a variety of formats of the internet scavenger hunt. Choose the format that best fits your need.Format 1 – Type On Version – This is a word document, which can be typed direc
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K - 2nd
Also included in: Internet Scavenger Hunt Bundle - Kindergarten - Distance Learning
Internet Scavenger Hunt - Community Helpers - Distance Learning
This scavenger hunt allows students to explore websites in order to understand community helpers. An internet scavenger hunt is similar to a web quest, in that students will use the internet to find information. However, internet scavenger hunts are designed for students to search for specific answers, rather than creating an open ended project. Internet scavenger hunts can be done as a whole class, in small groups, individually and even at home.This .zip folder includes a variety of formats of
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K - 1st
Also included in: Internet Scavenger Hunt Bundle - Kindergarten - Distance Learning
Google Earth - United States Quest
Use this checklist with your students to allow for typing practice, navigation practice, and developing map skills. Students will check off each location as they visit and explore in earth view and street view. There are 20 total locations throughout the USA listed on this quest. There is space for students to describe each location in their own words as well. Following the quest, there are some questions for students to answer.
I used this with my 2nd Graders and they absolutely loved it!
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1st - 4th
4-Week 1st Grade Distance Learning Activities
These slides are designed to guide KG and/or 1st grade students through a series of online learning activities. This unit focuses on: Mapping, Habitats, Addition/Subtraction and Digraphs.
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K - 1st
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NGSS:
K-LS1-1
, 1-LS3-1
Bundle of Virtual Field Trip Guides: Art Gallery History Museum and Safari
With this mini-bundle of virtual field trips, you don't have to pick just one! This bundle includes virtual field trip guides for 3 different trips. Included are guides for virtual trips to the Art Gallery, the History Museum, and take a virtual Safari. For each virtual destination, you will get a set of 7 interactive google slides for students to take notes about their digital destination. Students will make predictions about what they will see, fill in a checklist/notes page, reflect on what t
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Grades:
1st - 3rd
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