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6th grade social studies webquests $5-10
National Parks Virtual Field Trip with Reading Passages, Explore 5 US Parks
Take a virtual road trip to learn about the top 5 most visited National Parks in the United States! Students will use multiple print and digital sources to draw information to answer questions about the National Parks. A reading passage is included for each of the five U.S. National Parks your students will visit. A printable and Google Slides version are included in this file. Students will learn about the following:Great Smoky Mountains National ParkGrand Canyon National ParkZion National Park
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5th - 8th
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Memorial Day WebQuest Engaging Internet Activity Compatible with Google Slides™
Memorial Day Web Quest ~ This web quest guides students in discovering information all about Memorial Day. Throughout the quest, students will visit three different websites to read, research, and share the information they learn. The product contains an eight page web quest along with an accompanying answer key. Quest tasks include exploration, research, literal comprehension, identification, vocabulary, description, inference, application, reflection, and illustration. The Memorial Day WebQues
Grades:
2nd - 6th
Also included in: Holiday WebQuests Internet Activities Compatible with Google Slides™
St. Patrick's Day DIGITAL Escape Room: Irish History Amazing Race Breakout
Totally Paperless! Visit 5 mystery locations across Ireland and Northern Ireland learning about Irish culture and history in this digital escape room! NOTE: This product does not go in depth into St. Patrick's life or history. Students learn at the first location that St. Patrick's day was originally a religious holiday, but today it is a celebration of all things Irish. This breakout goes in depth into Irish culture, history, geography, music and literature, World Heritage Sites, and more.If
Grades:
3rd - 6th
Also included in: BREAKOUT GROWING BUNDLE: All Digital Escape Rooms!
Australia and Oceania Webquest (World Geography and History)
The Australia and Oceania Webquest comes with a worksheet and an answer key. Each link in the webquest points to information that your students need to complete the worksheet. Besides printing the worksheets, no other prep is needed to conduct this activity on Australia.How to use this resource:1.) Share the PDF webquest file with clickable links to student computers. 2.) Print the accompanying worksheets. 3.) That’s it! Students are ready to get started.Students click the links embedded into st
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6th - 11th
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World War Two Dictators (WWII) Webquest Bundle - Hitler, Stalin, Mussolini, Tojo
World War Two Dictators (WWII) Webquest Bundle - This 42 page bundle includes 4 webquests related to the main Dictators of World War Two (WWII), that are individually available on my store. By buying this bundle you will save! This bundle will help your students understand the main facts and details behind the Dictators of World War Two! The bundle includes webquests for Hitler in Germany, Stalin in the Soviet Union, Mussolini in Italy and Tojo in Japan. Each webquest include a teachers key.
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5th - 12th
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Boston Tea Party DIGITAL ESCAPE ROOM for Google Drive® | Revolutionary War
The Boston Tea Party DIGITAL Escape Room will take students on a secret mission through two 360° VIEW rooms! This escape room has students decode interesting facts about the Boston Tea Party, Causes of the Revolutionary War, British Parliament, No Taxation without Representation, Sons of Liberty, Tea Act, Stamp Act, Intolerable Acts. Drag the mouse or keypad to move the screen for a 360 view! All you have to do is share the link with your students!! It’s THAT easy! No prior knowledge is needed.*
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5th - 8th
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Seven Natural Wonders of the World Virtual Field Trip (Google Earth)
Take your students on a virtual field trip to the 7 Natural Wonders of the World! Students will use Google Earth™ and multiple print and digital sources to quickly draw information to answer questions pertaining to the different geographic locations.Students will complete this activity digitally using Google Slides, but a print version is also included. A link to access the field trip is included in the PDF download. This activity is low prep to save time!Students will learn about and virtually
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5th - 7th
History of Thanksgiving BUNDLE|Video,Reading,Art, Color- Digital
As a history teacher, I struggle with how Thanksgiving is typically portrayed as a holiday celebrating a big happy feast between Pilgrims and Native Americans when that’s really not the whole (or even accurate) story. I think it is important for students to know the REAL story of Thanksgiving, which is why I am sharing my History of Thanksgiving resource with you! Go beyond telling the white-washed version of Thanksgiving this year and teach the TRUE and WHOLE story of Thanksgiving! This set of
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4th - 8th
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Also included in: Holiday SUPER Bundle for November - Digital
U.S. Constitution DIGITAL ESCAPE ROOM for Google Drive® Distance Learning
The U.S. Constitution DIGITAL Escape Room will take students on a secret mission through two 360° VIEW rooms! This escape room has students decode interesting facts about the US Constitution, Constitution Day, 3 branches, amendments and articles. Drag the mouse or keypad to move the screen for a 360 view! All you have to do is share the link with your students!! It’s THAT easy! No prior knowledge is needed.***STUDENT GOOGLE ACCOUNTS™ REQUIRED FOR USE***Students will read 4 short passages, then a
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5th - 8th
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Latin America Webquest (World Geography and History)
This webquest comes with a worksheet and an answer key. Each link in the webquest points to information that your students need to complete the worksheet. Besides printing the worksheets, no other prep is needed to conduct this activity.How to use this resource:1.) Share the PDF webquest file with clickable links to student computers. 2.) Print the accompanying worksheets. 3.) That’s it! Students are ready to get started.Students click the links embedded into stunning photographs in the webquest
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6th - 10th
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Declaration of Independence DIGITAL ESCAPE ROOM | Distance Learning
The Declaration of Independence DIGITAL Escape Room will take students on a secret mission through two 360° VIEW rooms! This escape room has students decode interesting facts about the Declaration of Independence, grievances, King George III, Second Continental Congress, John Locke, Unalienable rights, and resolution. Drag the mouse or keypad to move the screen for a 360 view! All you have to do is share the link with your students!! It’s THAT easy! No prior knowledge is needed.***STUDENT GOOGLE
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5th - 8th
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Civil War DIGITAL ESCAPE ROOM for Google Drive® | Abraham Lincoln
The Civil War DIGITAL Escape Room will take students on a secret mission through two 360° VIEW rooms! This escape room has students decode interesting facts about the Civil War, Abraham Lincoln, Gettysburg Address and the Emancipation Proclamation. Drag the mouse or keypad to move the screen for a 360 view! All you have to do is share the link with your students!! It’s THAT easy! No prior knowledge is needed.***STUDENT GOOGLE ACCOUNTS™ REQUIRED FOR USE***Students will read 4 short passages, then
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5th - 8th
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Winter Olympics History DIGITAL Escape Room: Amazing Race Breakout
Your students' applications have been selected to participate in the Winter Olympics edition of The Amazing Race! They will complete challenges in this completely PAPERLESS adventure to learn about the history of the Winter Olympic Games around the world and reach the ultimate destination, the 2022 Beijing Olympic Winter Games. If you are familiar with Breakout EDU, this is a digital escape room that is completely PAPERLESS! (Some students may want to use scratch paper to write down a cipher, b
Grades:
3rd - 6th
Also included in: BREAKOUT GROWING BUNDLE: All Digital Escape Rooms!
Ancient Egypt WebQuest: Reading and Research - Print and Digital
The stories and history of Ancient Egypt capture middle school minds like no other unit. The pyramids, pharaohs, and the Sphinx simply captivate students! With such a fun and interesting unit, why not make it even more engaging with a webquest? Webquests are a fantastic way for teachers to let students take the lead and discover all there is to learn about fascinating topics, such as Ancient Egypt. They are a great way for teachers to challenge learners, but guide them in the right direction by
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5th - 8th
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Middle Ages DIGITAL ESCAPE ROOM for Google Drive® | Distance Learning
The Middle Ages DIGITAL Escape Room will take students on a secret mission through two 360° VIEW rooms! This escape room has students decode interesting facts about the Middle Ages, Medieval Times or the Dark Ages, the Hundred Years War, society and the Black Death. Drag the mouse or keypad to move the screen for a 360 view! All you have to do is share the link with your students!! It’s THAT easy! No prior knowledge is needed.***STUDENT GOOGLE ACCOUNTS™ REQUIRED FOR USE***Students will read 4 s
Grades:
5th - 8th
Holidays Around the World Webquest
In this Holidays Around the World Webquest you will find everything you need for your students to complete a fun, technology integrated research project learning about the ways different countries and cultures celebrate Christmas and holidays around the world. ***QR Codes have been provided!***A webquest is a fun way for students to conduct a research project. This webquest is designed to be a week-long project where students will use inquiry-based learning to learn about different holidays and
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4th - 6th
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13 Colonies DIGITAL ESCAPE ROOM for Google Drive® Distance Learning
The 13 Colonies DIGITAL Escape Room will take students on a secret mission through two 360° VIEW rooms! This escape room has students decode interesting facts about the New England, Middle and Southern Colonies. Drag the mouse or keypad to move the screen for a 360 view! All you have to do is share the link with your students!! It’s THAT easy! No prior knowledge is needed. Great addition to your Colonial America unit.***STUDENT GOOGLE ACCOUNTS™ REQUIRED FOR USE***Students will read 4 short passa
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5th - 8th
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Greek Mythology DIGITAL ESCAPE ROOM for Google Drive® | Ancient Greece
The Greek Mythology DIGITAL Escape Room will take students on a secret mission through two 360° VIEW rooms! This escape room has students decode interesting facts about Ancient Greece, Greek Mythology, Greek Gods, Zeus, Hera, Poseidon, Hades, Athena, and more. Drag the mouse or keypad to move the screen for a 360 view! All you have to do is share the link with your students!! It’s THAT easy! No prior knowledge is needed.***STUDENT GOOGLE ACCOUNTS™ REQUIRED FOR USE***Students will read 4 short pa
Grades:
5th - 8th
STEM Mars Rover WebQuest
In this webquest students can learn all about Mars and the Rovers that the United States has sent to MARS. This activity has students compare the rovers, research why scientists are exploring MARS, and has videos of the live landing of Perseverance, the latest Mars Rover. Students answer reflection questions, compare and contrast rovers, They even get to practice the descent simulation of Perseverance. Other interactive resources and links are included for students to explore.
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4th - 12th
NGSS:
MS-ESS1-3
Lost Colony of Roanoke DIGITAL ESCAPE ROOM for Google Drive® | Virginia Dare
The Lost Colony of Roanoke DIGITAL Escape Room will take students on a secret mission through two 360° VIEW rooms! This escape room has students decode interesting facts about the Lost Colony of Roanoke, John White and Virginia Dare. Drag the mouse or keypad to move the screen for a 360 view! All you have to do is share the link with your students!! It’s THAT easy! No prior knowledge is needed.***STUDENT GOOGLE ACCOUNTS™ REQUIRED FOR USE***Students will read 4 short passages, then answer questio
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5th - 8th
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French and Indian War DIGITAL ESCAPE ROOM for Google Drive® Distance Learning
The French and Indian War DIGITAL Escape Room will take students on a secret mission through two 360° VIEW rooms! This escape room has students decode interesting facts about the causes and leaders of the French and Indian War. Drag the mouse or keypad to move the screen for a 360 view! All you have to do is share the link with your students!! It’s THAT easy! No prior knowledge is needed.***STUDENT GOOGLE ACCOUNTS™ REQUIRED FOR USE***Students will read 4 short passages, then answer questions re
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5th - 8th
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South America Geography Virtual Field Trip
A WEEK-long, NO prep virtual field trip of South America! Students will explore the geography, culture, history, climate, environment, and economy of South America through articles, maps, images and videos. Students will also create their own maps. What You Get➔ A PDF, Google & Word version of the following:❶ South America's People & Culture Webquest ❷ South America's Physical Geography Webquest ❸ South America's Climate Webquest with Graphic Organizer❹ South America's Environment &
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5th - 9th
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Also included in: South America Geography & World Cultures Unit Bundle
Buddhism & Hinduism WebQuest Bundle
Buddhism & Hinduism WebQuest Bundle - Google CompatibleKeep students engaged with a WebQuest on Buddhism and Hinduism! Students will visit a website and answer the accompanying questions on the worksheet. This is an excellent edition to your Ancient India or World Religions unit!Buddhism WebQuest: Using Google Classroom? No problem! A link to a Google Slides version of this activity is included in the Terms of Use section of this product. There you will find links to the editable Print Versi
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6th - 10th
Career Search & Budgeting Personal Finance Economic Webquest Economics Worksheet
Are you looking for a webquest covering career search and budgeting principles for a High School Economics course? Do you want your students to access and interact with websites to learn about potential careers, and budgeting? Then this is the webquest for you! This product provides an opportunity for your students to research and respond to various websites focusing on career research and budgeting principles.Included are the following resources:Webquest worksheet, over 60 questions and fill in
Grades:
6th - 12th, Adult Education
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