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Government webquests for Microsoft Word
Ellis Island Immigration Webquest
Students will learn about Ellis Island and European immigration to America. The Ellis Island Webquest uses an engaging website that allows students to explore Ellis Island and learn about the positive and negative experiences immigrants had at Ellis Island. Click here to view the website.The webquest contains 55 questions and is a great way for students to learn more about the following topics: • What was Ellis Island used for?• What was Ellis Island like for immigrants?
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5th - 12th
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Also included in: Ellis Island and Angel Island Immigration Lesson Plan Collection
US Constitution Webquest
The assignment contains 36 questions about the various parts of the U.S. Constitution. Students will use kid-friendly websites to answer the questions. I have included an answer key. Please message me if you have any questions. *Great review of key information!*Engaging!*Editable Word Document*The document can be uploaded to your website or Google Drive; please make sure, however, that it is password protected.Topics: Weaknesses of the Articles of Confederation Constitutional Convention Framers
Grades:
4th - 9th
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Also included in: 8th Grade American History Resources
Explore Washington, DC with a Google Maps Virtual Field Trip
Click around this Google Maps webquest to explore landmarks in the United States Capital city. The included hyperdoc contains links to interactive 360 degree views inside Google Maps for 10 popular DC landmarks. The student sheet also contains a short paragraph discussing each site, as well as 11 questions (open ended, multiple choice, and TEI - type).
Included landmarks:
The White House (inside), Washington Monument, National Mall, Capitol Building, Lincoln Memorial, Martin Luther King, Jr. M
Grades:
4th - 10th
Enlightenment Thinkers Webquest
This web quest will have students searching independently for information on 6 enlightenment thinkers as well as following links to articles, web pages and videos. Students are also asked to interpret quotes and answer questions based off their thoughts after study. This is a great reinforcement activity while studying the are of the Enlightenment. Thinkers covered: Voltaire, Rousseau, Montesquieu, Wollstonecraft, Hobbes and Locke. As always please preview links and videos to ensure you feel the
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9th - 12th
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The Bill of Rights Webquest
The assignment contains 50 questions about the protection of individual rights through the Bill of Rights. Students will use kid-friendly websites to answer the questions. Please message me if you have any questions. I have included an answer key. ⭐ Engaging!⭐ No textbook required⭐ Editable Word Document⭐ The documents can be uploaded to your website or Google Drive; please make sure, however, that it is password protected.Learning Objective: Students will be able to identify and explain each am
Grades:
4th - 9th
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Also included in: 8th Grade American History Resources
Richard Nixon - The Watergate Scandal Webquest
The assignment contains 30 questions about Richard Nixon and the Watergate scandal. Students will use an internet article and a 5-minute video clip to answer the questions. I have included an answer key. Please message me if you have any questions. *Engaging lesson! *Editable Word Document *The document can be uploaded to your website or Google Drive; however, please make sure it is password protected. Topics/Key Vocabulary:Nixon’s re-election campaign Watergate break-in Bob Woodward and Carl
Grades:
7th - 11th
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Also included in: American History Webquest Bundle (1877-2001)
Civil vs. Criminal Cases Webquest
The students will conduct a web quest which allows them to gain knowledge and insight into the definition, purpose and procedures of civil and criminal cases. Upon completion of this assignment, students are expected to know that:
-Civil cases are established to settle disputes between two parties in order for the plaintiff to make an attempt to receive compensation from the defendant.
-Criminal cases allows the court to determine whether a person accused of breaking the law is guilty or not g
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6th - 10th
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Citizenship Rights and Responsibilities Webquest
The assignment contains 30 questions about U.S. citizenship and a citizen’s rights and responsibilities. Students will use kid-friendly websites to answer the questions. I have included an answer key. Please message me if you have any questions. ⭐ Engaging lesson!⭐ No textbook required!⭐ Editable Word Document⭐ The document can be uploaded to your website or Google Drive; please make sure, however, that it is password protected.Topics/Key Vocabulary:Rights and responsibilities of citizenship 14t
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Grades:
5th - 10th
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Also included in: 8th Grade American History Resources
Foundations of American Government Webquest
The assignment contains 45 questions about the foundations of American Government. Students will use a kid-friendly website to answer the questions. I have included an answer key. Please message me if you have any questions. *The document can be uploaded to your website or Google Drive; however, please make sure it is password protected. Topics/Key Vocabulary: American Revolution The Enlightenment Protestant Reformation Printing PressHobbes view of people Voltaire, Montesquieu, and Rousseau bel
Grades:
7th - 11th
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Also included in: American Government Unit
State and Local Governments Webquest
The assignment contains 30 questions about state and local governments. Students will use kid-friendly websites to answer the questions. Please message me if you have any questions. I have included an answer key. *No prep lesson!*Engaging!*Editable Word Document*The document can be uploaded to your website or Google Drive: please make sure, however, that it is password protected. Topics/Key Vocabulary: State constitutions Governors, legislatures, and courts Governor requirements Difference betwe
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7th - 11th
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Also included in: American Government Unit
Alexander Hamilton's Financial Plan Webquest
The assignment contains 27 questions about Alexander Hamilton's financial plan. Students will watch a video clip as an introduction (4 minutes), and then they will use an internet article to answer the questions. I have included an answer key. Please message me if you have any questions. *Great lesson plan! *Editable Word Document*The document can be uploaded to your website or Google Drive; however, please make sure it is password protected. Topics/Key Vocabulary:Debt from the American Revoluti
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6th - 10th
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Also included in: 8th Grade American History Resources
The President's Cabinet
This is a Web Quest activity where students will research each department of the President's Cabinet. Using the government websites for each, students will identify the head of each department and briefly explain what the department is responsible for. Links are provided to the President's Cabinet page as well as for each department. The Web Quest is set up as a graphic organizer. Some brief questions follow the graphic organizer to promote higher level thinking about the Cabinet. **Links ha
Grades:
7th - 12th
The Branches of Government Webquest Collection
These 4 great webquests go over the 3 branches of government and the Executive Cabinet. Save money and buy the collection! The four webquests can be viewed and purchased individually below:The Executive Branch WebquestThe Executive Cabinet WebquestThe Legislative Branch WebquestThe Judicial Branch WebquestAll of my government lesson plans are in the following collection:Government and Civics CollectionIndividual Government Lesson Plans:Government WebquestsThe Legislative Branch WebquestJudicial
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4th - 10th
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Ellis Island and Angel Island Immigration Lesson Plan Collection
This great lesson plan collection will cover everything your students need to know about immigration to United States through Ellis Island and Angel Island. The webquests will give your students historical information about both immigration centers. Immigration journal activities are included for both Ellis and Angel Island. Teacher answer sheets are included for the webquests.The lesson plans on Ellis Island and Angel Island include the following: (Please click on the links to learn more about
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5th - 12th
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Election Process Webquest
The assignment contains 35 questions about the U.S. presidential election process. Students will use a kid-friendly website to answer the questions. I have included an answer key. Please message me if you have any questions. *Great lesson plan! *I have included critical thinking questions at the end of the assignment. *The document can be uploaded to your website or Google Drive; however, please make sure it is password protected. Topics/Key Vocabulary: Requirements for presidential candidates E
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5th - 10th
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Also included in: Constitution Unit Bundle
Civil War: Dred Scott Decision in 6 Minutes Video Worksheet
This video worksheet allows students learn about the Dred Scott Decision and how it impacted the United States. The video clip is only six minutes long, but it is packed full of information that will keep your students engaged.This video worksheet works great as a “Do Now Activity” or as a complement to any lecture or lesson plan on the Civil War time period. The video is great for visual learners and helps breaks up class time so students are more focused throughout the entire period. This acti
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4th - 12th
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Legislative Branch Webquest
The assignment contains 46 questions about the leadership positions, the powers of Congress, the importance of committees, and the process of how a bill becomes a law. Students will use a kid-friendly website to answer the questions. I have included an answer key. Please message me if you have any questions. *Great lesson plan!*The document can be uploaded to your website or Google Drive; however, please make sure it is password protected. Topics/Key Vocabulary:House of Representatives and Sen
Grades:
7th - 11th
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Also included in: American Government Unit
Showdown at Fort Sumter Civil War Worksheet: Great Reading/Worksheet
This worksheet allows students learn about the official start of the Civil War at Fort Sumter. I use this worksheet to give students a stronger understanding of politics behind the start of the Civil War at Fort Sumter. My students have a better understanding of the political and military decisions made by Abraham Lincoln about Fort Sumter after completing this worksheet. This activity is very easy to use. All you have to do is print off the reading from the following website for classroom use
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6th - 12th
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Federalists vs. Democratic-Republicans
Students will complete a graphic organizer comparing and contrasting the Federalists and the Democratic-Republicans. The organizer contains 22 questions. Students will use kid-friendly websites to answer the questions. I have included an answer key. Please message me if you have any questions. *Editable Word Document *I have included hyperlinks to the websites. *The organizer can be uploaded to your website or Google Drive; however, please make sure it is password protected. Topics: Leaders (Ham
Grades:
7th - 11th
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Also included in: 8th Grade American History Resources
Executive Branch Webquest
The assignment contains 36 questions about the purpose, qualifications, powers, responsibilities and Constitutional limits of the Executive Branch. Students will use a kid-friendly website to answer the questions. I have included an answer key. Please message me if you have any questions. *No prep lesson!*Engaging!*Editable Word Document *The document can be uploaded to your website or Google Drive; however, please make sure it is password protected. Topics/Key Vocabulary: Expectations America
Grades:
7th - 11th
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Also included in: American Government Unit
Judicial Branch Webquest
The assignment contains 37 questions about the creation, qualifications, structure, and powers of the Judicial Branch. Students will use a kid-friendly website to answer the questions. I have included an answer key. Please message me if you have any questions. *Engaging lesson! *Editable Word Document *The document can be uploaded to your website or Google Drive; however, please make sure it is password protected. Topics/Key Vocabulary:Creation of the Federal CourtsJohn Marshall Marbury v. Madis
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7th - 11th
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Also included in: American Government Unit
Political Parties WebQuest
This Political Parties Webquest was designed for an A.P. U.S. Government class, but I have adapted it for regular Political Science classes as well. This lesson will allow students to research the history of political parties in America, complete an in-depth comparison of our two main parties (Democrats and Republicans), get a brief introduction to Third Parties (including a comparison of the Green and Libertarian Parties), take a political spectrum quiz to see which political party aligns most
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Grades:
9th - 12th
Civil Liberties and Civil Rights Webquest
Built this webquest as a supplement to my book, McGraw "United States Government Our Democracy." but will work with any government book.
Specifically covers:
-Major 1st amendment cases.
-14th Amendment and Incorporation
-Civil Rights (Brown v. Board, Obergefell v. Hodges, Civil Rights Act)
-19th Amendment Title IX
-Right to Privacy. (Griswold & Roe)
Most links direct to oyez.org and law.cornell.edu
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Grades:
9th - 12th
US Constitution Webquest
Students will read an online article about the United States Constitution then answer a series of questions. After the webquest is finished, students will complete a short writing prompt about the Constitution.Please feel free to leave a review! The more feedback I get, the better my products will be :)
Grades:
6th - 12th
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