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Free high school informational text webquests
Anne Frank Webquest · Holocaust · Google Link · Answer Key
This webquest utilizes the Anne Frank House website as a primary resource. Students are guided to a more in depth understanding of Anne Frank's life in the Secret Annex while facilitating their own learning. Webquest questions are both informational and inferential. Perfect pre-reading activity for The Diary of Anne Frank or to compliment Holocaust units.Hyperlinks are embedded on webquest pages for seamless student accessibility.Format:You will receive a printer ready PDF file AND a Google
Grades:
5th - 12th
WebQuest "Sled Dog Racing" - Exploring Primary & Secondary Sources - FREE
HIGH-INTEREST TOPIC THAT PUTS READERS AT EASE. NO PREP PRINTABLES AND EASY DISTANCE LEARNING! Meaningful, guided exploration of AUTHENTIC primary & secondary sources that delve into sled dog racing, a historical event. Students read authentic informational text closely to locate central ideas, use critical thinking skills to determine if sources are primary or secondary, and practice reading informational text, a much-needed skill.THIS RESOURCE IS SO ENGAGINGStudents explore official sled do
Grades:
5th - 9th
Webquest: Homer's Odyssey
This is a great introduction lesson for students before they read Homer's Odyssey. Building background knowledge is one of the keys to reading comprehension. When you have more knowledge to make connections to while you read, you are more likely to understand and remember that information you have read. This online activity will help students build their knowledge of Homer, literature terms, life in ancient Greece, and Greek mythology.
Uses the website: http://odyssey-webquest.weebly.com
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Grades:
6th - 10th
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FREE Science Career Webquest - Zoologist / Wildlife Biologist / Sub Plans
CAREER WEBQUEST : ZOOLOGIST / WILDLIFE BIOLOGISTSUBJECTS: SCIENCE, CAREERS, BIOLOGYGRADES : 8-12DISTANCE LEARNING: YES!SUB PLANS: YES!This internet assignment is designed to be used with www.sciencebuddies.org. Full directions for students to link to the correct page career are provided with the webquest.Important Website Information: Please be aware that a FREE account with sciencebuddies.org will be required in order for students to view all videos and information connected with this career we
Grades:
8th - 12th
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WebQuest "Why We Need Vitamins & Minerals" - Science Literacy in ELA - FREE
Relevant, engaging step-by-step guided research, reading, writing, and presenting about what vitamins and minerals are, why we need them, and where we get them. Students read interesting informational text from credible sources, plus evaluate why they're credible, gather relevant information, research to build and present knowledge (perfect for W.6.7, W.6.8, WHST.6-8.7 & 8), create an awesome visual display (template provided), and even write too!Comes with teacher guide, student handouts, a
Grades:
5th - 11th
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FREEBIE! WebQuest: The History of Christmas (mini version)
Winter Break will be here before you know it. With it comes antsy days for students. Channel their excitement about the holidays with a WebQuest about the history of Christmas.
In this FREE WebQuest, students will visit ONE website and learn about the history of Christmas.
Included in this product:
1. Questions to guide students as they explore the website
2. A teacher guide with ideas how to use this NewsQuest in your classroom
3. An answer key for the WebQuest
This may be printed in color
Grades:
7th - 12th
Solar Eclipse
This WebQuest is all about the August 21, 2017 total solar eclipse. The WebQuest uses three websites, has ten questions, includes an answer sheet, is for middle school students, and is designed to be completed in one class period.
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6th - 9th
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Introduction to Fake News (Lesson & Activity/Assessment)
This slide-based lesson is a rundown of Fake News basics. It includes a brief assessment at the end that teachers can go through with their students, or that students can go through on their own. It aims to answer the following questions:-What is Fake News?-What kinds of Fake News are there?-How good is my Fake News radar?This can be fit within 30 minutes or extended into a longer, more exploratory lesson. It is excellent as a supplement to any research-based unit, such as argumentative writing
Grades:
6th - 12th
MLA Citations 9th Edition
MLA Citations and rules are regularly updated. Here is a Scavenger Hunt to practice the 9th Edition MLA Citation rules using the Purdue Owl Website as a main source. In addition, a model Works Cited Page is the basis of a quiz for students once they complete the scavenger hunt. Answer Key is included.
Grades:
9th - 12th
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Code Talkers WebQuest
Students will explore the interactive Native Words Native Warriors website to gather essential background information before reading Joseph Bruchac's novel Code Talkers, or any novel dealing with Native American involvement in the world wars.
This resource asks students to first gather information to answer specific question and then use that information to respond with thier own thoughts on the subject.
Grades:
4th - 12th
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Ray Bradbury - Author Study WebQuest
Ray Bradbury is famous for science fiction writing but did you know he had around 600 short stories?!! Help your students learn about him, his life, family, education, works, and quirks, all on one page using a website to guide them on this quest. This assignment fit perfectly in a composition notebook as well, in case your class uses interactive notebooks instead of binders. Perfect for substitute days and there is an ANSWER KEY INCLUDED! (I'm new! please give me feedback!)
Grades:
6th - 12th
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WebQuest About Dogs - "Canine Traits & History" - Guided Research & Presentation
Free Webquest that is highly interesting and super engaging, perfect for distance learning and at school. Step-by-step guidance for students making it easy and NO PREP for you! Subject matter is not only fascinating but there are a lot of interesting historical facts since dogs have been by man's side doing all sorts of tasks for him (and her) since prehistoric times (thousands of years ago!). Aligned to the Research and Present Common Core Standards (In Writing) such as W.7, W.8, and W.9. Great
Grades:
6th - 10th
Peppered Moth Simulation Webquest EDITABLE
To be used with the peppered moth simulation found at https://askabiologist.asu.edu/peppered-moths-game/peppered-moth.htmlCovers 5th grade Arizona standards5.L3U1.10: Construct an explanation based on evidence that the changes in an environment can affect the development of the traits in a population of organisms. 5.L4U3.11: Obtain, evaluate, and communicate evidence about how natural and human-caused changes to habitats or climate can impact populations. 5.L4U3.12: Construct an argument based o
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3rd - 9th
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Cyrano de Bergerac Historical Background Webquest 17th Century France FREE
This Webquest gives students background information before reading Cyrano de Bergerac. The categories are described below. I've included a key. Webquest for background on Cyrano de BergacCategories include:Edmond RostandThe Real Cyrano de BergeracHistorical Context17th Century French GovernmentGascons17th Century ParisFrench Drama in the 19th Century38 total questionsKey IncludedPart of my Cyrano Bundle*I do my best to make sure I do not have typos, but occasionally they slip through. PLEASE
Grades:
7th - 9th
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Also included in: Cyrano de Bergerac Unit Plan Bundle Reading Comprehension Test Project
Cultural and Social Changes in the 1920's
This is designed for 8th to 9th graders. I wanted something to hit our standards for Cultural and Social change during the 1920's. CK12 had this great resource! It is long, however, very good and informational. Nothing fancy just great for informational text!!!
Grades:
7th - 9th
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Climate Change Webquest: Cause and Effect
Is climate change in your state standards, but a bit hard to teach because you don't have materials? Well, this three-day webquest might help! I wrote this for my eighth-graders but it could be suited to any grade from 7 through high school. There is no room to write on the handout, students will have to answer the questions elsewhere. All links current as of 5/19/19.
Grades:
7th - 12th, Adult Education
Also included in: Climate Change and Energy Bundle
Michigan Scholarships and Grants 23-24
Many of my high school seniors don't know much about what scholarships and grants are available to them as they graduate. I created this assignment to guide them through the process of looking at Michigan's Student Aid website. I've used this mainly as a task for early-finishers: I haven't built a whole lesson around it, and it's mainly meant to be completed independently.The link and directions are specifically for Michigan and the MI Student Aid, but if your state has a similar page available,
Grades:
12th
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Everest Facts - Internet Hunt
Students are required to find ten facts about Mount Everest. Extra credit offered to any facts which no other students 'discovers'.
This works well as a timed activity.
This isn't a scavenger hunt as such, but satisfies reading for information requirements, as students scan online encyclopedias, websites, blogs, etc.
Grades:
6th - 10th
**FREEBIE** Edgar Allan Poe RESEARCH
A great activity to use prior to diving into a full Poe Unit! Use this simple research brief format to introduce students to the original Father of Horror!
Grades:
6th - 12th
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Environmental Racism in Southern California - Interactive Article & Qs
This activity links to an interactive article on Diesel Trucks in California and Environmental Racism, and includes 20 reading comprehension questions that accompany the article. The article is structured as a story map and involves reading, maps, and data tables to analyze. In this environmental justice lesson, students read about how diesel trucks, warehouse development, and the goods shipping industry in the Inland Valley (San Bernadino and Riverside counties) in California disproportionatel
Grades:
8th - 12th
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Shakespearean Webquest
Introduce your students to the Elizabethan era and Shakespeare with this webquest. Internet links are provided.
Grades:
6th - 10th
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Plagiarism Web Activity using Cornell's Website
I use this for my seniors who still struggle with plagiarism -- even accidentally! It ensures reading by assessing via questions and activities.
Grades:
8th - 12th
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Challenger Disaster Digital Escape Room using primary source materials
During the 25th launch, the space shuttle exploded, destroying the orbiter Challenger and killing its crew of seven. The accident had a far-reaching impact on the space shuttle program, suspending launchings for more than two years, while both NASA and a presidential commission investigated the accident.This Escape Room investigates the tragedy using 7 primary source documents. Students will need to submit the google form to their teacher to "ESCAPE."
Grades:
6th - 12th
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Special Abilities
Learning disorders, medical conditions and issues at home are accompanied by stereotypes and assumptions that may adversely impact a young person throughout his or her formative years. This lesson attempts to engender respect for the unique obstacles and various solutions that can help or hinder students from reaching their full potential.In baseball, teammates must be aware of each other’s strengths and weaknesses. More importantly, they must support each other on the field of play. Using baseb
Grades:
4th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education, Staff
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