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Writing-expository webquests for Gifted and Talented
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: 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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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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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!
Thanksgiving WebQuest (Printable Booklet)
This is a printable booklet about the First Thanksgiving. Your students will need to access the internet. If you want a digital version, click here!This is a wonderful resource. I have used it for years. The children love being able to navigate it on their own, but aren't so crazy about just doing a regular old worksheet so, I created a booklet that corresponds to this website. It is fun and educational. The students will have to reread, listen to text, and comprehend nonfiction text in order to
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3rd - 6th
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Also included in: Holiday Activities Bundle
The Pearl Harbor Attack: Multiple Accounts of the Same Event Webquest
CCSS.RI.5.6, CCSS.W.5.2.A-E*FULLY UPDATED DECEMBER 2022*This is a webquest activity that has students analyze six different accounts of the attack at Pearl Harbor and find similarities and differences among the accounts. The accounts of this event are in a variety of formats, from multiple sources (a video recording of a radio address, survivor journals and video accounts, a timeline, and photographs of a Japanese account). Students will determine whether each document is a firsthand or secondha
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5th - 8th
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Yearly Writing Argumentative Informative Narrative Literary Analysis RACE more
FULL YEAR OF WRITING: EVERY MAJOR WRITING TASKNarrative, argumentative, informative (expository), literary analysis, research, and constructed response writing workshops are specifically designed for interactive learning. Great for distance and in-person teaching. Each unit has been scaffolded thoroughly to meet the needs of students working independently. Share these workshops on Google Classroom, Canvas, Schoology, or any major LMS platform. Students find these workshops easy to follow and en
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7th - 10th
Essay Writing Argumentative Informational Narrative Literary Analysis ECR SCR
FULL YEAR OF WRITING Workshops w Graphic Organizers, Templates, Samples, etc. for: Narrative, argumentative, informative (expository), literary analysis, extended & short answer constructed response, thesis statement, personal narrative, letters, and summary. Each unit is highly scaffolded! Advanced and on-target students can work independently, giving you freedom to work closely with struggling students. Students find these workshops easy to follow and engaging, parents can easily understa
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6th - 9th
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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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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Penguins QR Codes Nonfiction Task Cards
Is your class researching Penguins? Here's a fun penguin web quest using QR codes! --Included--6 Penguin Task Cards with question and QR code to scan to find answerAnswer Recording SheetMini Poster for How to Scan a QR CodePlease preview before downloading! --Product Notes--You will need a mobile device and free QR code reader app to use.This resource is included in my January Bundle.--Related Products--Try decodable reading passages for free! Sign up for my mailing list for a free set of decoda
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1st - 4th
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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
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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Grades:
3rd - 6th
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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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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THESIS STATEMENT GOOGLE CLASSROOM DISTANCE LEARNING
Thesis statement practice for ARGUMENTATIVE / INFORMATIVE OR EXPOSITORY writing the fun and simple way! This Google Classroom workshop will have students whipping out perfect thesis statements in minutes. It is an interactive, MUST-DO lesson before teaching argument writing. After all, the thesis statement is the most important sentence in the essay. In this self-checking workshop, students identify elements and missing elements of thesis statement by moving the buttons to reveal answers. They w
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7th - 10th
Ellis Island Interactive Webquest Research Writing Project
This webquest takes students on an interactive tour of Ellis Island. The first 3 pages of the webquest includes guiding focus questions for students to answer as they tour all the rooms of the main building of Ellis Island. Students will view photographs, listen to oral histories, and analyze data. A reflective essay is also included at the conclusion of the essay which allows students to use integrate and cite evidence from the webquest.
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4th - 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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Space and Astronomy 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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