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8th grade other (social studies) webquests
Prohibition, 18th Amendment, Al Capone, & the Rise of Organized Crime Webquest!
In this Prohibition, Al Capone, and Organized Crime web quest, students navigate through six different QR codes (or clickable links) to understand the rise of prohibition, the passage of the 18th amendment, the 21st amendment, and the rise of organized crime. Students learn why prohibition was needed, how it was enforced, the meaning and creation of bootlegging, how several unintended consequences developed as a result of prohibition, the rise and role of Al Capone, and the subsequent passage
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5th - 10th
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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
Grades:
6th - 12th
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
Grades:
6th - 12th, Adult Education
Pearl Harbor and the Start of World War II in the Pacific Webquest
Pearl Harbor and the Early War in the Pacific Webquest Students will gain knowledge about the Japanese attack on Pearl Harbor and the start of World War II for the United States.Click here to view the website.The questions cover key facts and has students examine pictures. The webquest uses a map and timeline to show students what was going on during the attack on Pearl Harbor. This webquest is a great way to get students engaged in the Pacific Theater during World War II. There are 31 questions
Grades:
5th - 12th
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Also included in:Â Pearl Harbor and the Early War in the Pacific World War II Collection
Afro-Latinos: An Introduction (Cuba & Celia Cruz)
I have used this activity as a way for students to begin learning about Afro-Latinos during Black History Month in February. But it's perfect for distance learning any time of year.This resource includes links to 6 YouTube videos and the length of each video is in (parenthesis) next to each link.Eighteen questions that engage students as they learn about the history and identity of Afro-Latinos through authentic interviews and videos.Also included is a section about Pitbull and Celia Cruz, whic
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7th - 12th
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Also included in:Â Ultimate CUBA Bundle | Includes 3 Resources
Introduction to Esperanza Rising ( A Pre-Reading Research Project )
Introduction to Esperanza Rising (Pre-Reading Research Project): Are you teaching a literature unit using Esperanza Rising this year? Since this is a historical fiction novel, it is a good idea to give students some background information before they read Esperanza Rising. This is an interactive WebQuest that takes students on a journey to learn more about the setting and events that take place in this book. Depending on your group, this research project is expected to take anywhere from 2 - 4
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5th - 8th
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Slavery: African Slave Trade and Slavery Primary Sources Worksheets Bundle
This lesson plan collection is a series of 7 internet-based primary source documents on the African slave trade and slavery in general.The following primary source worksheets are included in this collection:African Slave Trade Primary Source Worksheet: The African Connection, ca 1788African Slave Trade Primary Source Worksheet: Aboard a Slave Ship, 1829Frederick Douglass Primary Source Worksheet: Escape From SlaverySlavery Primary Source Worksheet: A Slave's LifeSlavery Primary Source Worksheet:
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6th - 12th
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Landscapes and Landforms Geography WebQuest
Students learn about the different types of landscapes and their common landforms in this fun and interactive WebQuest activity - great for in the classroom, paperless and distance learning! Designed to suit the Australian Curriculum Year 8 Geography Unit 1: Landscapes and Landforms: "Different types of landscapes and their distinctive landform features." (ACHGK048). A great way to start off this unit of work. Students embark upon a WebQuest using carefully predetermined links to websites, usin
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6th - 9th
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Also included in:Â Landscapes & Landforms Geography Resource Bundle
Model United Nations Country Research: Google Drive Resource
Introduce your students to being a Model UN delegate with this introduction and country research assignment! Students will learn what it means to be a delegate for the UN before selecting their country to represent. Before choosing, students can read a brief introduction to each country in order to make their choice. After selecting their country, students will engage in research in order to understand their country from the perspective of a UN delegate.Students will research their country’s:Geo
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6th - 9th
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Globalization Webquest IKEA, COKE, WALMART, MCDONALDS Geography Culture Webquest
Globalization Webquest IKEA, COKE, WALMART, MCDONALDS Geography Culture Webquest ActivityNeed a computer with internet access.Explore the globalization of four companies with this webquest.
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6th - 10th
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Otzi the Iceman - Lesson and Webquest
Otzi the Ice Man - What was his life like? - Lesson and WebquestThe main goal of this lesson is to have students examine artifacts from Ötzi, and describe what these artifacts show about Ötzi’s life.*Please note that due to the webquest activity, computers/laptops/ipads are strongly recommended for this lesson*For the lesson, there is a 16 slide PowerPoint that includes:2 Do Now OptionsClass NotesAn Informational Graphic3 Assessment Questions3 Video LinksActivity InstructionsConclusion QuestionA
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6th - 11th
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Also included in:Â Prehistoric Times - Unit Bundle
Arkansas History Beginnings through Statehood Bundle
Save $10 when you purchase this COMPLETED BUNDLE that includes 5 full units:*Geographic Regions of Arkansas- Included in this unit is a Regions of Arkansas Powerpoint presentation, labeling activities, six web quests (one for each region), comparison activities, fast fact sheets, and an Advertising Arkansas project for groups or individuals. As a bonus, I have included a Google Slides link for a digital drag and drop labeling quiz! Easily converted into digital learning, this Regions of Arkansas
Grades:
7th - 9th
WWII Turning Point in Europe - WebQuest (Battle of Britain, Stalingrad & D-Day)
Whether being used in the classroom or for distance learning, this WebQuest -style lesson gives students an effective overview of the three main turning point battles of World War II in Europe (Battle of Britain, Stalingrad, and D-Day). After completing a short two minute contextualization video that sets the historical situation of World War II, students are given the option to choose from either a short video clip or article-linked source to complete their summary and analysis question for eac
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6th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
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Tenement Webquest (tenement housing, Urbanization, Industrial Revolution)
This is a 20 question webquest on tenement housing during the late 1800's and early 1900's. Students go to history.com and answer the open ended questions on the topic. The webquest covers why tenement housing started and where, why it was so bad, and laws that were put in place to help with tenement housing. This is good for middle school and/or high school. Perfect for a sub, seat work, homework, or an introduction assignment for the topic. Perfect for distant learning (remote learning, o
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6th - 12th
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Prisoner B-3087 PREREADING WebQuest - DIGITAL & PRINT
This 30-question QR Code-based WebQuest is for use with the novel Prisoner B-3087, by Alan Gratz, or as an introductory study of the Holocaust. The webquest is available as a PDF and digitally as an editable Google Doc. Students will use their phone or an app, such as Qrafter, to scan a QR code. The QR code will take the students to a website where they will use research skills to answer comprehension questions. I included the URL for each website in case students don't have the ability to acces
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5th - 9th
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Otzi the Iceman: CSI Investigation!
Learning about the Stone Ages, just got A LOT more fun! Turn your lesson into a CSI investigation of the mysterious death of "Otzi:" the oldest mummified human ever found in such preserved condition. Most scientists and historians believed he was traveling and that he froze to death because of a storm! But an arrowhead was found in his shoulder. This suggest that his death was not so peaceful… This resource comes in a Google Drive format with a digital and printable version. Students will receiv
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6th - 12th
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Holocaust Survivor or Victim Research Project
Holocaust Victim/Survivor Research Project
The Diary of a Young Girl/Night
In this project you will be completing the following:
1. Researching biographical information about the person whom you are assigned.
2. Research information about the camps, ghettoes, etc., where that person lived.
3. Compile your research.
4. Using PhotoStory, create a presentation to share information about your Holocaust Victim/Survivor.
Rubric and research organizer are also included.
Grades:
6th - 12th
NO PREP - Christmas Around The World - Webquest, Research, Tasks and Activities
There are as many Christmas traditions and customs around the world, as there are Christmas wishes. With these tasks,m students get to research, learn and report on some interesting Christmas traditions and customs. This NO PREP Webquest / Research Task, glances at the some of the unique traditions and customs in countries such as ...- Norway- Iceland- Germany and Austria- South AFrica- the Philippines- Japan- Ukraine- Portugal- VenezuelaStudents have the opportunity to research one more country
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6th - 9th
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Also included in:Â NO PREP BUNDLE - THANKSGIVING, CHRISTMAS and NEW YEAR around THE WORLD
African American Heroes Massachusetts 54th, Abraham Galloway, Alexander Augusta
African American Heroes in the Civil War | Massachusetts 54th, Abraham Galloway, Alexander AugustaIn this web quest assignment and bonus primary source reading assignment, students are introduced to three African American heroes in the Civil War - the Massachusetts 54th regiment (the first all African American regiment to fight in the Civil War), Alexander Augusta (the first African American officer to be buried at Arlington National Cemetary), and Abraham Galloway (famed Civil War spy and later
Grades:
5th - 8th
Russia: Country in Focus:Webquest/Activities
With Russia in the news, introduce students to the country of Russia with this webquest.You may find these resources of interest: Countries in Focus:1. Switzerland: Did you know that a Swiss man named Bertrand Piccard was the first person to circumnavigate the earth in a hot-air balloon? Did you know that the first chocolate bar was made in Switzerland back in 1819? Learn more about this mountainous country with this informative webquest on Switzerland! Mapwork, 9 web questions, extension activi
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5th - 9th
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Also included in:Â Countries of the World(A Bundle of Webquests )
Geography Human Migration WebQuest
Geography WebQuest introduces students to human migration, including why people migrate, barriers to migration, push and pull factors for migration, and real life scenarios of economic migration and refugee migration. WebQuest article is linked through BBC Bitesize and contains 5 pages of reading plus online comprehension test.Activity can be used as an introduction to human migration, a stand alone geography lesson, or to support the AP Human Geography curriculum. Terms and topics covered inclu
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6th - 12th
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Also included in:Â Human Migration Geography WebQuest Bundle
The Interwar Years (1919 - 1939) History WebQuest
Students learn about the Interwar Years (1919 – 1939) in this fun and interactive WebQuest activity - great for in the classroom, paperless and distance learning! Designed to suit the Australian Curriculum Year 10 History and can be used an activity to introduce the World War II Depth Study. Covers the following overview content descriptor: The inter-war years between World War I and World War II, including the Treaty of Versailles, the Roaring Twenties and the Great Depression (ACOKFH018)Studen
Grades:
8th - 11th
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Mississippi Studies MEGA Bundle
With this bundle you will get the guided notes/scavenger hunts from all 16 chapters of A Place Called Mississippi, tests for all 16 chapters, a word wall with vocabulary from the chapters plus extra resources including webquests, bellringers, informational texts, and much more!***This bundle does not include powerpoints for all chapters of the book.
Grades:
8th - 9th
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Intro to Canada Webquest
Are you starting a unit on Canada? Begin with this FREE webquest! This webquest is a great 1-day intro activity into learning about Canada. This is also great for sub plans.You will receive a PDF, Word, and Google Doc version of the student sheet and the answer key.Check out my other webquests!
Grades:
5th - 9th
Also included in:Â Middle School World Cultures & Geography Course
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