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8th grade Women's History Month informational text webquests
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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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
Winter Holidays Around the World: A WebQuest
The Winter WebQuest will take students around the world to research winter holidays celebrated by a variety of cultures! Students will be exposed to:
* Christmas
* Hogmanay
* Chahar Sanbeh Suri (Festival of Fire)
* Kwanzaa
* Hanukkah
* Pancha Ganapati
A worksheet is provided for students to record their findings. Students are then asked to write a short newspaper article about one of the holidays they researched and draw a picture to go along with it. This is an exciting way for students to ex
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6th - 9th
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Women's History Month Webquest Digital Activity Google Doc™ No Prep
This engaging, no-prep webquest for Women’s History Month is ready to use. Your students will learn about three important and diverse women: Malala Yousafzai, Katherine Johnson, and Alice Paul. This resource gives you the option of providing students with a paper copy or editable digital Google Doc™ copy of the webquest. Answer key and extension activity with a student choice grid are also included.STUDENTS WILL NEED✅ Students must be able to access the internet to complete this webquest. WEBSIT
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6th - 8th
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Also included in: Webquests for Middle School Social Studies Google Docs™
Gender Roles & Stereotypes in Mid-20th Century Television: 6 Classic Shows!
In this engaging and interactive resource on Gender Roles in 1950s-60s television, students investigate 6 classic television shows to learn about gender roles and stereotypes in mid-20th century TV. Students watch short video clips from Leave it to Beaver, Father Knows Best, I Love Lucy, The Mary Tyler Moore Show, All in the Family, and The Jeffersons to learn about gender roles and stereotypes, and how some shows reinforced these views while others challenged them. For each video, students "r
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6th - 10th
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Rosa Parks and the Montgomery Bus Boycott Multiple Accounts of the Same Event
CCSS.RI.5.6This is a webquest activity that has students analyze four different accounts of Rosa Parks' arrest and the Montgomery bus boycotts, and find similarities and differences among the accounts. The accounts of this event are in a variety of formats, from multiple sources (a video interview of Rosa Parks, a written interview with Rosa Parks, a newspaper article (Obituary), an online article). Students will determine whether each document is a firsthand or secondhand account, the author's
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4th - 8th
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Women Scientists Webquest Activity | Women in Science Women's History STEM
Highlight women scientists and STEM leaders with this webquest activity during Women's History Month, or throughout the school year!This webquest makes it easy to teach about women STEM leaders from a diverse range of backgrounds who have influenced the world!Students will explore student appropriate educational articles and an interview video to learn about the work of Marie Curie, Sally Ride, Katherine Johnson, Chien-Shiung Wu, Mary Jackson, Rachel Carson, and Dorothy Vaughan. Students will th
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5th - 12th
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Christmas Around the World DIGITAL ESCAPE ROOM | Holiday activity
The Christmas Around the World DIGITAL Escape Room will take students on a secret mission through two 360° VIEW rooms! This escape room has students decode interesting facts about Christmas Around the World, history and traditions. 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
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5th - 8th
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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Introduction to Archetypes Web Quest Activity - Literary Analysis, Research
Use this introduction to archetypes WebQuest activity to introduce archetypal analysis to your students in a creative, fun, and engaging way. After completing the web-quest, students will be able to:Define the term "archetype" Explain who created the term and why (Carl Jung & "collective unconscious") Effectively communicate how archetypes are different than stereotypesOutline 4 major archetypal categories. Interact with several specific archetypes on a personal level by researching and fin
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8th - 11th
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Space : Astronaut Training Webquest / Internet (NASA / STEM / Planets / Sub)
ASTRONAUT WEBQUESTSUBJECT: SCIENCE, STEM, COMPUTERSGRADES: 7-12This purchase is for a webquest that uses two websites (links provided) that have informational articles on the requirements needed to be accepted as an astronaut candidate by NASA. The website reviews physical and educational requirements as well as detailing the training that NASA will provide their astronauts before sending them to work in space.The webquest is 29 questions and will work great in school, as homework, or as extra
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7th - 12th
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Ruby Bridges: Analyzing Multiple Accounts of the Same Event Webquest
*FULLY UPDATED FEBRUARY 2024*CCSS.RI.5.6, CCSS.W.5.2.A-EStudents will navigate four different online accounts related to the story of Ruby Bridges attending an all-white school in Louisiana in 1960, 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 (videos and articles).Students will determine whether each document is a firsthand or secondhand account, the author's purpose of each source,
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4th - 8th
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Salem Witch Trials DIGITAL ESCAPE ROOM for Google Drive® | Distance Learning
The Salem Witch Trials 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 Salem Witch Trials, Massachusetts Bay Colony and witchcraft. 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 ques
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5th - 8th
A Virtual Tour of Anne Frank's Secret Annex - Perfect for Distance Learning
Visit the Amazing Place Where Anne Frank Wrote Her Diary.The story that Anne Frank recorded in her diary is a tale like none other. Now, you can visit the location where she lived for years, hidden away from the Nazis. Through this guided tour your students can learn the intimate details that Anne Frank experienced and see the place where she lived in fear of constant exposure. It is an experience like none other.Formats: MS Word + PDF formats of Worksheet and Answer Key Feel free to upload
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4th - 9th
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Black History Month Activity a Research WebQuest Independent Work & Sub Plans
Do you want to help your students learn about African American history? Do you want to support diversity and an inclusive classroom? Then download this no prep Black History Month Activity a Research WebQuest resource! This no-prep, editable, in-class, and digital activity is an online scavenger hunt of the Smithsonian Museum of African American History and Culture! This activity allows students to learn about the museum's collection in a fun and engaging manner. Played individually or in small
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8th - 11th
The Boston Tea Party: Analyzing Multiple Accounts of the Same Event Webquest
*FULLY UPDATED FEBRUARY 2024*CCSS.RI.5.6, CCSS.W.5.2.A-EThis is a webquest activity that has students analyze six different accounts of the Boston Tea Party, and find similarities and differences amongst the sources/documents. The accounts of this event are in a variety of formats, from multiple sources (firsthand accounts of the event, a video, and other primary source documents related to the Boston Tea Party).In addition to supporting the common core informational text standards involving mu
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5th - 8th
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Ancient Egypt WebQuest
Ancient Egypt WebQuest - Helps students explore Ancient Egypt through websites that feature interactive games, activities, videos, and text. Students go on an "ancient expedition" that will keep them engaged and motivated. My students have enjoyed doing this project as an independent activity or partner activity. I am providing both the PDF and WORD versions. I use the WORD version and make it available for my students to access and save. They are then able to type directly onto the WORD do
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4th - 8th
3 Branches of Government Webquest Collection (Executive, Legislative, Judicial)
This collection of Three WebQuests covers the 3 Branches of the United States Government. The first Webquest gives your students background about the President and all of the people that serve in this area of government.The second Webquest explains about Congress and the inner workings.The third Webquest explains the Judicial Branch and the importance it plays in our Government.The three Webquests explain the importance of each part of the three Branches and how they work together to ensure a b
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5th - 8th
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Also included in: The Three Branches of Government Bundle-Webquest, Task Cards
A Long Walk to Water WebQuest - Research Activity for Setting, Culture, & More!⭐
♠️ A Long Walk to Water WebQuestDo you want a way to create planning time for A Long Walk to Water that also creates a meaningful experience for your students?This WebQuest does both!~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~♠️ What You GetThis A Long Walk to Water WebQuest takes students on a brief but in-depth sojourn through the geography, history, culture, and language of the novel by Sue Park. For about two days of independent or group work, student
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6th - 9th
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Space Technology : Timeline Webquest (NASA / Space Race / STEM / Internet / Sub)
SPACE TECHNOLOGY WEBQUEST: NASA & THE SPACE RACESUBJECT: SCIENCE, HISTORY, STEM, LANGUAGE ARTSGRADES: 7-12This purchase is for a webquest that uses two specific websites (links and QR codes provided). The first website is a timeline that covers major events in the history of the Space Race over a fifty year period (key moments are: Sputnik, Apollo Missions, space shuttles, famous astronauts, deep space probes, and more!). The second website has information relating to animals that have bee
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7th - 12th
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Also included in: SCIENCE WEBQUEST SUPER BUNDLE! (60+ Worksheets / STEM / Internet / SUB)
The Lost Roanoke Colony: Analyzing Multiple Accounts of the Same Event
This is a webquest activity that has students analyze six different accounts of the Lost Roanoke Colony, and find similarities and differences among the documents. The accounts of this event are in a variety of formats, from multiple sources (a firsthand account journal, a video, and online articles). Students will determine whether each document is a firsthand or secondhand account, the author's purpose, and analyze for important details/information.In addition to supporting the common core i
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5th - 8th
Colonial Williamsburg Virtual Field Trip Complete With Directed Worksheet
Ahoy Colonists!Visit the Governor's Palace and step back in history with your students to the mid to late 1700's. With this guided worksheet, explore the mansion in high resolution detail - 3D objects, videos with historic people, period furniture, and posted histories of the many rooms. Have your students explore the storied history of this famous landmark through a guided tour with relevant questions. Answer key included!Formats: MS Word + PDF formats of Worksheet and Answer KeyFeel free
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3rd - 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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