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8th 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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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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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
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6th - 12th, Adult Education
Environmental Science, Sustainability, Natural Resources: Deforestation Webquest
The Deforestation Webquest comes with a PDF webquest with clickable links, a worksheet, and an answer key. Each link points to information from reputable scientific research and environmental organizations. Students will use what they learn about forests and deforestation to complete the worksheet. Besides sharing the webquest with students and printing the worksheets, no other prep is needed to conduct this activity in your sustainability or natural resources unit or your environmental science
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7th - 12th
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Hispanic Heritage Month Activity A Research WebQuest
Do you want to help your students learn about Hispanic heritage? Do you want to create an inclusive classroom environment and support diversity? Then download this Hispanic Heritage Month Activity A Research WebQuest! This comprehensive research project allows students to explore the history, culture, people, and more about Hispanics living in our country. This is all you need to celebrate this month! No background knowledge needed by you or the students! This research activity is perfect for Hi
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7th - 10th
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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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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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
King Arthur Research Webquest - British Medieval Literature - Arthurian Legends
Discover the legend of King Arthur, Knights of the Round Table, Arthurian legends, and medieval society in this whimsical research adventure! Pair this with your reading of Le Morte d' Arthur, legends and folklore unit, or with any British Literature or World Literature course! Students will love discovering information on King Arthur as they embark on this adventure!Webquest Topics Include:⭐️ The Legend of King Arthur⭐️ The Sword and the Stone⭐️ The Origins of Arthurian Legends⭐️ The Legend of
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8th - 12th
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Also included in: British Medieval Literature Projects - King Arthur and Arthurian Legends
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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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
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5th - 8th
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
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5th - 8th
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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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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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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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
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
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MS-ESS1-3
Revolutionary War Causes DIGITAL ESCAPE ROOM | Distance Learning
The Revolutionary War Causes 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 of the American Revolution, Boston Tea Party, Boston Massacre, French and Indian War, Stamp Act, Sugar Act and 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.***STUDENT GOOGLE A
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5th - 8th
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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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World War I DIGITAL ESCAPE ROOM for Google Drive® | Distance Learning
The World War I DIGITAL Escape Room will take students on a secret mission through two 360° VIEW rooms! This escape room has students decode interesting facts about World War I, Treaty of Versailles, the Zimmerman Telegram or Central and Allied Powers. 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,
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5th - 8th
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Economics First Day 1 Activity Intro to Economics Scavenger Hunt Webquest
Are you looking for a fun activity for day 1 to act as an introduction to an economics course? This product includes websites and links to guide students through an introduction to fundamental economic concepts, microeconomics, macroeconomics, international economic concepts and personal finance. This item is also perfect for a summer school activity.This product is designed to be used for distance learning, enrichment, printout, or for computer access in the classroom. It includes a longer and
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6th - 12th
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