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Short stories webquests for Gifted and Talented
Learning Styles, Multiple Intelligences & Your Brain: All About How You Learn
As teachers, one of the most important steps we can take is to find the best way to teach our students.In return, students need to know the best way they can learn.The old saying, "Know Thyself" is what this lesson is all about.This was created on the belief that if students knew their strengths and weaknesses in learning, they would be able to use those strengths to their advantage and improve their weaknesses. And as their teacher, by knowing my students, I am better equipped to help them le
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6th - 12th
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Women's History Month: A Webquest
Women’s History month is celebrated each March. It was President Jimmy Carter who was the first president to establish the week of March 8 as National Women’s History Week back in 1980. In 1986, this was made into Women History Month. In 2024, the theme for Women’s History Month is "Women Who Advocate for Equity, Diversity and Inclusion.” The theme is to highlight women who have tried to eliminate bias and discrimination in our lives. There are many women who have made contributions which have
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4th - 9th
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Digital Identifying Theme Lesson - Reading Detectives
This is a no-prep reading detectives digital lesson that aims at students learning how to identify the theme of a story. Student's will be identifying and describing the theme of short stories and a known story (Cinderella). They will gain a deeper understanding of common themes and big ideas. This product includes 2 resources. The first resource is a mini lesson on theme. You can use this portion to teach how to identify themes of stories, you can display it while teaching online or on your big
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3rd - 5th
Elapsed Time Project, Students Choose Flights and Itineraries, Fun Enrichment!
No-prep,math elapsed time enrichment project! Student Approved! With this resource students will research the travel times for three vacations using the guidelines included with the project. They will use a well-known travel website and then follow the step by step directions included with this project to calculate the elapsed time between destinations. The student will then fill in their information in the templates provided and place their templates together to create an "Elapsed Time Trave
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4th - 6th
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Also included in: Math Projects "BUNDLE"! Print and Go Math Enrichment All Year!
Celebrated Jumping Frog of Calaveras County by Mark Twain Questions & Activities
These activities are based on the short story "The Celebrated Jumping Frog of Calaveras County" by Mark Twain.
There are so many activities in this lesson, including:
* comprehension/discussion and vocabulary questions for the students to discuss as a class, in a literature circle, or individually to answer
* a graphic organizer for the elements of literature
* a worksheet students can fill out while they watch the movie
* pre- and post-reading activities
* a bubble map for details
* a mini-le
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6th - 9th
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Rikki-Tikki-Tavi Webquest, Part Two (Cobras and Mongooses)
This assignment is PART TWO of an introduction into the classic short story, written by Rudyard Kipling. The webquest requires students to analyze, interpret, and infer facts about the two animals: cobras and mongooses, who are the main characters in the story.
This assignment gives students insight into the natural instincts of the characters, and incorporates technology in the process. I found it very helpful later, when we analyze the interactions between characters.
This is PART TWO of the
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6th - 8th
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AP Seminar Task 1 Introduction and Skill Activities
Materials created by Joni Jameson. Four years experience teaching AP Seminar and 25 years teaching Advanced Placement with a >90% pass rate.AP Seminar Scores1 - 02 - 23 - 484 - 345 - 36This resource provides an introduction to the skills required for success selecting a theme, differentiating between theme and lens, and researching an argument. Students read and analyze an article by Sherry Turkle identifying lens and perspective. They also identify and analyze the author's use of evidence. T
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9th - 12th
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Indian Captive Primary Source Worksheet (French and Indian War)
Captured by Indians, 1758 (The Real Story of Mary Jemison Capture)This worksheet allows students to use a primary source document to learn about the French and Indian War. I use this worksheet to help students better understand the book Indian Captive.This activity is very easy to use. All you have to do is print off the primary source from the following website for classroom use or direct students to the website to answer the worksheet questions. http://www.eyewitnesstohistory.com/cap.htmClick
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5th - 12th
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Also included in: French and Indian War Lesson Plan Collection
Wright Brothers and the Airplane:A Webquest/Extension Activities
Did you know that people actually thought that the airplane would have not real purpose? Less than 10 people showed up for the Wright Brothers attempt to make history on that December 17, 1903, morning. This informative web quest will help students learn about the Wright Brothers and their first flight. Extension activities as well as additional links for information are also provided as is the key. Several common core standards are addressed as well.Please make sure you can open a zip file. Oth
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4th - 8th
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El hijo por Horacio Quiroga (Uruguay) Bundle
Horacio Quiroga was a master story teller that inspired Gabriel García Márquez and Julio Cortázar. I like to introduce this author to my students by doing a Webquest and then reading "El Hijo". El Hijo is one of the suggested readings for the Spanish Literature AP test. I also have my Spanish Language and Culture AP students read it because it also connects to one of the themes from the textbook Temas (el cuidado de la salud y medicina). Bundle includes:Webquest for the author:https://www.teac
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9th - 12th
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Ancient Greece:(The Famous Games: A Webquest)
Learn about the history of the olympic games which began in ancient Greece, both past and present with this informative webquest. There are 15 webquestions as well a number of fun facts. Extension activities are also included(and the key).The webquest can be completed in one class period and is geared for upper elementary and middle school students. Can be used before a vacation, for a Friday activity or if you are studying the ancient Greeks. UPDATED for Paris 2024 Games.The famous games start
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4th - 8th
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Also included in: Ancient Greeks! A BUNDLE of RESOURCES
La noche boca arriba por Julio Cortázar Bundle
My students loved this story!!! The bundle includes:Webquest so the students get to know the author prior to reading the story (Key is provided): https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Product/Julio-Cortazar-Webquest-in-Spanish-2873440Slide show in PDF format vocabulary for the story:https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Product/La-noche-boca-arriba-por-Julio-Cortazar-1861437Handout in PDF format to assist students in analyzing the story (Key is provided) https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Product/L
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9th - 12th
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Snow Day: Research + Project
★ Snow Activity Bundle: Research and Project ★
The purpose of these projects are for students to work research the science of snow and to design and plan their own "Dream Snow Day"!
This bundle contains two products for 20% off the original price. Check out the individual products for more information: Snow Science: The Best Winter Mineral and Plan Your Dream Snow Day Project
★Check it out!: This unit is included in the Gifted and Talented Upper Elementary Units Bundle at an even further
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3rd - 6th
The Tell-Tale Heart Hyperdoc (Great for Distance Learning)
Teach mood and suspense using one of literature's original scary stories, "The Tell-Tale Heart" by Edgar Allan Poe. This Google Hyperdoc includes 7 different steps to take students through anticipatory activities, multiple readings, text analysis, and reflection. The hyperdoc concludes with a choice of two summative activities for students to demonstrate their learning. Utilizes Google Forms, videos, Google Docs, and Padlet. Links and teacher directions for use are included.The steps included
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6th - 12th
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Middle East:Let's Explore the Middle East:Webquest/Activities
Want to introduce your students to the region of the world called the Middle East? This webquest will work great. Additionally, I have included several extension activities that I think will be of value.It would be a great one day activity for before a vacation or for an enrichment activity or for a unit of study on this part of the world. THERE ARE 15 WEBQUESTIONS IN THE COMPLETE RESOURCE.Other resources you may find of interest:1. 10 question webquest, comprehension questions(writing in conten
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4th - 9th
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Also included in: Ancient Mesopotamia, A Bundle of Resources!
Mega Bundle Science STEAM Activities and Webquests for Middle and High School
GREAT FOR BACK TO SCHOOL or END OF YEAR! Ignite Curiosity with our Ultimate SCIENCE STEM/STEAM Activities and Webquests Mega Bundle for Middle and High School Teachers! With an entire YEAR of research and activities!100 Pages of Science Internet Research:Take your students on a thrilling journey through the realm of science with our Science Exploration Galore! This 100-page collection delves into Earth Science, Chemistry, The Plant Kingdom, Computer Science, Early Scientists, and more. Spark exc
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6th - 12th
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Mesopotamia, Lessons of First Historic People
Revised for TpT Guidelines and I removed discussion questions/link to information on Hammurabi's law.Ancient Mesopotamia! Mesopotamia, means “Land between Two Rivers”.This area is called the cradle of civilization and is where archaeologists have found the remains of the oldest historic people(dating back around 3000BC)People called the Sumerians, Babylonians, Chaldeans, Akkadians and Assyrians, all called the region of Mesopotamia home. These people left behind many ideas which we still have i
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5th - 9th
Also included in: Ancient Mesopotamia, A Bundle of Resources!
Pumpkins! A Webquest
This informative webquest on PUMPKIN would be great for LA classes,a fall activity, or for a substitute lesson! There are 9 webquestions, comprehension questions and 11 extension activities/links.CHECK OUT MY PURPLE TURTLE AND THE PUMPKIN RACE STORY! https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Product/Purple-Turtle-and-The-Pumpkin-Race-2030138?st=63aa0ed7b8aefd2409dbc02efc0598b5 Beautiful illustrations! In this story, "Purple and the Pumpkin Race",Purple, Zing and Squirty are exciting about participati
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4th - 8th
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RAY BRADBURY Webquest | Worksheets | Printables
Save time with this no-prep, printable webquest, which features worksheets that enlighten students on the remarkable life and works of RAY BRADBURY, best known as the author of FAHRENHEIT 451. This 9-page printable resource includes 50 questions to help students learn more about Ray Bradbury. Depending on your class time and your individual students, you can . . .assign students to find all the answers ordivide the questions and let students teach each other as they discover the answers. You mig
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8th - 11th
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Also included in: DYSTOPIAN AUTHORS | BUNDLE 2 | WEBQUESTS | WORKSHEETS | PRINTABLES
Mythology unit activities for teaching archetypes: Just the fun stuff bundle!
If you already have a unit on mythology and are looking for activities to add engagement and enthusiasm, this bundle is for you. While the activities focus on Native American myths, this digital escape room and choice board/stations activity can be used with any other mythology unit to diversify the cultures you're covering in class, help students make connections to elements of mythology in modern media, and encourage deeper analysis through comparison and contrast between characters featured i
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8th - 11th
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India: Country in Focus( Webquest)
Want to introduce your students to different countries of the world? My Country in Focus series, highlights a country with a web quest, some fun facts and some extension activities. The second in the series is India.India is a country in Asia. After China, it has the world's largest population. Did you know that it was ancient India which gave the world the idea of the zero? Did you know that the game Chutes and Ladders comes from an Indian board game? Did you know that more people speak English
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4th - 9th
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Also included in: Countries of the World(A Bundle of Webquests )
Thanksgiving and Turkey Webquest
Want a fun and informative activity to teach your students about the history of the first Thanksgiving?This webquest has 11 informative text questions on the history of Thanksgiving and turkeys. You may find these resources of interest, too.1. Learn about the Mayflower and the Pilgrims with this informative web quest!There are ten informative text web quests,extension activities,fun facts. Skills include:reading for information and using research/computer skills. Mayflower/Pilgrims: A Webquest2.
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4th - 9th
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Computer Science Internet Research Worksheets for Middle and High School
Enhance your classroom with our comprehensive ten-page worksheet, perfect for early finishers, substitute days, and independent learning. This versatile resource goes beyond busy work, providing engaging activities that stimulate students' minds. They not only learn the material but also develop essential research skills in the digital age. From critical thinking exercises to hands-on investigations, each page offers meaningful content for independent exploration. These worksheets are an invalua
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6th - 12th
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Mega Bundle Math STEAM Activities and Webquests for Middle and High School
GREAT FOR BACK TO SCHOOL or END OF YEAR! Ignite Curiosity with our Ultimate MATH STEM/STEAM Activities and Webquests Mega Bundle for Middle and High School Teachers! With an entire YEAR of research and activities!100 Pages of Math Internet Research:Introduce your students to the captivating world of mathematics with our Math Research Extravaganza! This 100-page collection covers Amazing Math Moments, Ancient Math Around the World, Crazy Math Concepts, and more. From exploring historical mathemat
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6th - 12th
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