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High school informational text webquest pdfs
Veterans Day Webquest - Digital Activity for Google Slides
VETERANS WEBQUESTIn this engaging mini-research project, students will explore the lives and sacrifices of 7 veterans through different scavenger-hunt type prompts. For example, students will find and read about a veteran who was captured as a Prisoner of War. Throughout the exercise, students will be challenged to consider the many sacrifices veterans make for our country.!!! 11/11/2020 Note: This webquest utilizes the Library of Congress Veterans History Project for research. Today the main
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6th - 10th
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ELECTION Process! How do we Elect a President?Webquest
Teaching citizenship?Students will learn about the election process including requirements to run for office, requirements to vote, the Succession Act, the Electoral College and more. There are 14 web questions, a Did You Know? fact section and comprehension questions. The Teacher Page includes extension activities, the keys and additional links.NOTE: If you'd like a student version so you can use it with Google Classrooms and not have the teacher section with the key, just email me via Q/A and
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4th - 9th
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Also included in: Civics! Learn About Our Government: A Bundle of Resources!
WebQuest Evaluating Argument Claims, Evidence, Reasoning: Captive Orcas Debate
Updated in 2020 as a distance learning WebQuest in Google Slides (and still in PDF) while the debate continues (killer whales continue to be sold worldwide in worse-than-ever conditions, plus think about the other marine mammals). Authentic, relevant, in-depth argument examination! Truly delves into both sides of this hotly debated issue by examining and analyzing multiple primary sources.Step-by-Step guided activity leads students to read and analyze claims, counterclaims, and evidence presente
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6th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
Non-Profit Organization Webquest · Community Service · Google · Answer Key
This webquest is a great supplement or introduction to a community service unit. Students visit the websites of five national non-profit organizations. Questions are answered by exploring and navigating the websites. Included with this resource:Webquest Questions: Webquest questions are a combination of short answer and fill in the blank arranged in an easy to follow chart format.Analysis Questions: A longer analysis question for each non-profit is also included that requires to dig a little
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5th - 12th, Adult Education
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Edgar Allan Poe WebQuest (PDF & Digital)
This is a quick activity that will orient your students before reading a Poe story or poem. This is an easy-to-follow assignment sheet, which will require little instruction. Great before-reading activity!There are two versions included: one for digital classrooms using Google Docs and one on paper.
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7th - 12th
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Alcatraz Web Quest
Incorporate technology in your classroom with this Common Core aligned web quest on Alcatraz. This web quest is great for grades 5-9 in any social studies or reading class. What a wonderful way to enhance your students' understanding about history with this higher ordered thinking virtual tour!This is also a great lead in for books like "Al Capone Does My Shirts." -"I highly recommend this product. I used it as a precursor to Al Capone Does My Shirts. It's excellent."- "Loved this! Was a perfect
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5th - 9th
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The Salem Witch Trials: Analyzing Multiple Accounts of the Same Event Webquest
*FULLY UPDATED SEPTEMBER 2023*With this webquest, students will navigate six different online accounts related to the Salem Witch Trials, and analyze the similarities and differences between each account of the event. The accounts of this event are in a variety of formats, from multiple sources (court testimony, diaries, and articles).Students will determine whether each document is a firsthand or secondhand account, the author's purpose, and analyze for important details/information.In additio
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6th - 10th
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Harriet Jacobs' "Incidents in the Life of a Slave Girl" Activity Pack
This CCSS aligned set provides a literary and historical overview of Harriet Jacobs and her “Incidents in the Life of a Slave Girl” narrative. ** Much of this set is from my Literature of Slaves Unit, American Romantic and Transcendental Writers Unit and my American Literature Bundle so please do not purchase both. ** The set includes:* a short WebQuest about Jacobs and Slave Narratives with teacher notes* a five page excerpt of “Incidents in the Life of a Slave Girl" * a 10 question true or fal
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9th - 12th
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The Alamo Virtual Field Trip Activity Pack
Explore the historic Alamo in US and Texas History with this no prep, ready to use virtual field trip! Perfect as a lesson, sub plan, or for history or even Spanish classes! Ideal for middle and high school and upper elementary classes! Explore the history of this important monument and Texas Treasure!Take a Virtual Field Trip:Watch an overview video of the Alamo historyTake a 360 VR video tour of the Alamo as it stands todayVisit the sites of the Alamo and read about eachSee the Alamo as it onc
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4th - 12th
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Geography Human Migration WebQuest
Geography WebQuest introduces students to human migration, including why people migrate, barriers to migration, push and pull factors for migration, and real life scenarios of economic migration and refugee migration. WebQuest article is linked through BBC Bitesize and contains 5 pages of reading plus online comprehension test.Activity can be used as an introduction to human migration, a stand alone geography lesson, or to support the AP Human Geography curriculum. Terms and topics covered inclu
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6th - 12th
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Also included in: Human Migration Geography WebQuest Bundle
AGATHA CHRISTIE Webquest | Worksheets | Printables
Save time with this no-prep, printable webquest, featuring worksheets that help students use research skills to uncover interesting facts about the life and works of Agatha Christie, the queen of mystery literature.This 4-page, printable resource presents a brief introduction about Agatha Christie's popularity as an author. Then it gives 40 questions that help students delve deeper into events in her life and the many books and plays for which she is famous. As a culminating activity, students
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8th - 11th
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Also included in: AGATHA CHRISTIE Webquest and Short Story Bundle 1 | Worksheets
Ellis Island and Immigration: Multiple Accounts of the Same Event Webquest
*FULLY UPDATED NOVEMBER 2023*CCSS.RI.5.6With this webquest, students will navigate six different online accounts related to Ellis Island and immigration to the United States in the early 1900's, and then analyze the similarities and differences between each account of the event.The accounts of this event are in a variety of formats, from multiple sources (articles, videos, primary source documents, etc.).Students will determine whether each document is a firsthand or secondhand account, the auth
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5th - 10th
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Valentine's Day Activities for High School - Valentine's Day Around the World
Are you searching for relevant, high-interest resources for Valentine’s Day?The Valentine’s Day Activities for Teens and Tweens will provide you with multiple activities that can be easily implemented throughout the month of February or at any other time during the year!With this purchase you will receive the following materials:Valentine’s Day Activities for Secondary Students★ 23 Modern Valentine’s Day Holiday Google Slides Presentation with Prompts, Resource Links, Article and Video Links, Cr
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9th - 12th
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Alcatraz's Infamous Inmates/ Museum/ Interviews
Use the QR codes or web site: http://www.alcatrazhistory.com (alternate website: https://goo.gl/jH3MVk) to discover information about the famous inmates of Alcatraz. I set this activity up by station. Each student received one infamous inmate. They researched only one inmate and then read interviews from people that were part of Alcatraz. Also, they visited the Alcatraz museum and explored. I had them write three interesting things they discovered after reading the interviews and three int
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8th - 11th
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William Shakespeare Webquest - Biography - Grades 9-12
The goal of this webquest lesson is to build your students' research skills and their ability to find reliable resources when asked to research a topic. This is an internet scavenger hunt. Students answer the questions by using a search engine to locate the requested information. This hunt is about the life and works of William Shakespeare. Included are:12 questions a chart for the students to complete 2 short optional writing assignmentsan answer key with the student questions for quick refer
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9th - 12th
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Earth Day:Webquest on the Blue Planet!
Learn about Earth Day and our planet Earth, with this informative web quest! Although this resource could be used for Earth Day, it really could be used throughout the year. NOTE: Readings on the topic of helium balloons and plastic straws)Want a student version, just email me and I will be happy to send one to you.Learn about the history of Earth Day and, our planet, EARTH, with this informative web quest. There are 15 web questions as well as comprehension questions and a Did You Know? fun f
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5th - 9th
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Holiday Traditions from Around the World(Webquest)
Whenever different cultures meet, ideas are exchanged. Did you know that skiing was started by the people of Norway? Did you know that the kite and fireworks were invented by the people of China? The idea of Trial by Jury and the idea of Democracy come to us from the Ancient Greeks. Chocolate came from the Aztecs people and the ancient Mesopotamian people first came up with a number system based on 60.During the holidays is a great time to share with kids the many traditions which have been shar
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4th - 9th
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New Year's Eve: Webquest on its history and customs/Extension Activities
If you'd like a student version, contact me and I will be happy to send it along.Learn about the history of New Year's with this fun/informative web quest. There are nine questions, lots of interesting customs of how people celebrate New Year's around the world, comprehension questions, extension activities and the key. Great activity for reading for information and research/computer skills.Included are also other holiday New Year's celebrations including Diwali, Chinese New Year, Songkran and
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5th - 9th
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The Emancipation Proclamation: Multiple Accounts of the Same Event Webquest
*FULLY UPDATED 5/1/23*CCSS.RI.5.6, CCSS.W.5.2.A-EStudents will navigate six different online accounts related to the Emancipation Proclamation, and analyze the similarities and differences between each account of the topic.The accounts of this event are in a variety of formats, from multiple sources (videos, articles, artwork, etc.).Students will determine whether each document is a firsthand or secondhand account, the author's purpose, and analyze for important details/information.In addition t
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5th - 12th
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A Raisin in the Sun WebQuest
UPDATED: Pre-reading activity for students before they begin reading "A Raisin in the Sun". This webquest will provide them with background information on the author as well as historical events that were taking place during this era.
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7th - 12th
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Antarctica: A Webquest
Geographical web quest which introduces kids to the continent of Antarctica. There are 10 web quests(with lots of information in the questions), 14 Did You Know? facts, comprehension questions(including several "thought question"), a teacher page with a number of extension activities, additional links and key. Want a student version, just send me a note and I will send one along.NOTE: If you'd like a student version so you can use it with Google Classrooms and not have the teacher section with
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5th - 9th
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I Am Malala Webquest
This webquest is a great introductory exercise to the memoir I Am Malala by Malala Yousafzai. Students will look at both her UN Speech and an interview with Jon Stewart. Additionally, students will be guided to geographical context for the memoir. This activity will take approximately one period, and includes an answer key.
Interested in I Am Malala? Be sure to also check out our book club discussion guide using the link below:
I Am Malala Book Club Discussion Guide
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7th - 10th
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CHARLES DICKENS Webquest | Worksheets | Printables
Save time with this no-prep, printable webquest, which features worksheets that introduce students to the remarkable life and works of Charles Dickens. You can preview the website used in this resource at tinyurl.com/o5p53qy.This 8-page packet includes . . . • a Note to Teachers with ideas about how to present the material• vocabulary and questions about Dickens’ life, including hisearly life, early writing, fame, later years, and death.An answer key is included.This activity is suitable for m
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9th - 12th
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Also included in: CHARLES DICKENS Webquest | OLIVER TWIST | Bundle
MICROBES! A Webquest
Learn about microorganisms including bacteria, fungi, protists and virus with this informative web quest. Students will also learn about famous people who work with microbes, including Louis Pasteur, Alexander Fleming, Joseph Lister, Antonie Van Leeuwenhoek and Edward Jenner. Students will also learn about helpful and harmful microbes. The web quest also mentions the coronavirus, has a Did You Know? section, comprehension questions and a Teacher Page with extension activities and links. There ar
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4th - 9th
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