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1st grade social studies webquests
Project Based Learning - Native Americans | PBL | Build | Plans | Rubric
Exploring Native American soon? This project-based learning unit is filled with engaging activities and facts. The aim is to encourage students to explore the topic for an extended period.This unit is ideal for Native American Heritage month (November) or any time of the year. This PBL was “piloted” on a kindergarten class, but could be modified for pre-K level. It contains the following activities:KWL chart, Pocket chart picturesDrumbeats (syllables)
Grades:
K - 1st
Career Exploration - Law, Public Safety, Corrections and Security
Career Exploration is an important part of education. These are easy to use, self explanatory worksheets. They are meant to be a supplement to an already existing Careers unit, or great for using when you have a guest teacher, or even when you are trying to encourage students to look outside their own sphere. In this one, students use the Bureau of Labor Statistics website to explore careers in Career Cluster: Law, Public Safety, Corrections and Security. Download this file or buy the entire bun
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K - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education, Staff
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Virtual Field Trip Guide Bundle Interactive Activities for Google Slides™
Are your students ready to take a virtual adventure? For each virtual field trip, you will get a set of 7 interactive google slide templates for students to take notes about their digital destination. Students will have so much fun while learning to predict, take notes, and summarize their ideas.These slides are designed to be used with any video or website for each topic. Suggestions for virtual trips with links are provided in each PDF download or you may insert your own link. Just copy and pa
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1st - 3rd
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Goods and Services Sort Worksheets Kindergarten & 1st Grade Economics
These Economics sorting worksheets are fun interactive activities that give kindergarten and 1st grade sort, cut, and glue worksheets to help them see the differences in goods, services, producers, and consumers. These worksheets are great supplemental practice activities that can be used with ANY social studies curriculum!These Goods, Services, Producers, and Consumers Social Studies worksheetsare interactive and designed to give students fun and engaging activities to practice, identify, and
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K - 2nd
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Winter Holidays: Christmas, Hanukkah, Kwanzaa, Lunar New Year, Valentine's Day
Embark on a dual festive journey with our Winter Holiday Virtual Field Trip Bundle, featuring captivating adventures into the traditions of Hanukkah and the rich history of Christmas. Elevate your classroom experience with these seamlessly integrated Google Slides presentations, compatible with Google Classroom and downloadable for PowerPoint. Hanukkah Virtual Field Trip Highlights:Low-Prep & Teacher-Friendly: Embed videos and assign slides effortlessly.Diverse Learning: Independent or whole
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1st - 12th, Not Grade Specific
Google Maps-Famous Landmarks of the United States Digital
Google Maps is a fun way to learn the geography of the United States! Students learn Famous Landmarks of the USA:- Bodies of water- Mountains and DesertsGoogle Maps shows the satellite of the Earth which amaze students. Some of the Famous Landmarks are: The Grand Canyon, Mount Rushmore, the Everglades, The Grand Tetons, and the Great LakesGeography to engage learning!Created by CC FisherOther Geography Units:Google Maps Scavenger Hunt – Ancient History Landmarks of the World Scavenger Hunt of
Grades:
1st - 5th
Also included in: United States Geography Bundle-Rivers, Mountains, Deserts Digital
Needs and Wants Kindergarten - Wants and Needs Scarcity Economics 1st Grade
Add excitement to your Needs and Wants Social Studies Economics Units with these fun, interactive, DIGITAL and PRINTABLE Wants vs. Needs Activities! Students will use 84 task cards to practice identifying objects that are basic needs (food, water, clothing, transportation, and shelter) and which items (toys, candy, technology, and pets) are wants. These Needs vs Wants task cards are great supplemental practice activities and can be used with ANY social studies curriculum!You will guide your stu
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K - 3rd
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Internet Scavenger Hunt - Primary Grades - Rivers of Georgia
This scavenger hunt allows students to explore websites using links, or QR codes, in order to complete a table with information about the cities and watersheds created by each river in the state of Georgia. This can be done at school, or at home, independently, in groups, with a teacher or parent, or in many other different ways to fit the needs of your classroom and your students. This .zip folder includes a variety of formats of the internet scavenger hunt. Choose the format that best fits you
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Grades:
1st - 3rd
Also included in: Internet Scavenger Hunt Bundle - Second Grade - Distance Learning
5 Regions of Georgia Webquest
A simple webquest to help students research the various regions of Georgia.
Includes a corresponding two page answer page for students to record their answers from webquest research.
**Aligned with Georgia Performance Standards**
Geographic Understandings
SS2G1 The student will locate major topographical features of Georgia and will
describe how these features define Georgia’s surface.
a. Locate all the geographic regions of Georgia: Blue Ridge Mountains, Piedmont,
Coastal Plain, Valley and
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1st - 2nd
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Black Creek Pioneer Village - Virtual Field Trip
Take a trip to Black Creek Pioneer Village. This interactive slideshow gives students the freedom to explore Black Creek by themselves or as a whole class. All slides are fully editable and teachers can change the bitmoji to their own. This 66-slide program walks students through all of Black Creek by using games, videos, and written information. Teachers are also given handouts that can be used to assess student understanding.If you would like to preview the whole presentation, please watch the
Grades:
1st - 6th
Internet Scavenger Hunt - American Folktales - Distance Learning
This scavenger hunt allows students to explore websites in order to know key characters from American folktales and songs, including John Henry, Annie Oakley, Johnny Appleseed, Davy Crockett and Paul Bunyan. An internet scavenger hunt is similar to a web quest, in that students will use the internet to find information. However, internet scavenger hunts are designed for students to search for specific answers, rather than creating an open ended project. Internet scavenger hunts can be done as a
Grades:
K - 2nd
Also included in: Internet Scavenger Hunt Bundle - First Grade
Internet Scavenger Hunt Bundle - First Grade
An internet scavenger hunt is similar to a webquest, in that students will use the internet to find information. However, internet scavenger hunts are designed for students to search for specific answers, rather than creating an open ended project. Internet scavenger hunts can be done as a whole class, in small groups, individually and even at home.This is a packet of 8 scavenger hunts, all geared to Georgia's First Grade Performance Standards. The scavenger hunts included cover: MagnetsWeatherP
Grades:
1st
Abraham Lincoln: QR Code Scavenger Hunt & Research Lap Book with Flip Book
Looking for an exciting and engaging way for students to learn all about Abraham Lincoln? Using QR code clues students discover all about his life, important work, and contributions. They will discover clues and crack the code to figure out all about this famous historical figure! First, students scan each QR code and record the answer clues on the scavenger hunt sheet. Once all the clues have been read they use the domino code in the answers to write the missing letters and discover who they ha
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1st - 4th
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Interactive Virtual Christmas Adventure: Explore Global Celebrations
Unleash the full potential of your Christmas lessons with our Virtual Field Trip, a comprehensive and engaging resource designed to make teaching the history of Christmas a breeze. Packed with multimedia content, interactive features, and inclusive options, this product is your one-stop solution for an immersive learning experience. Here's why our Virtual Field Trip is a game-changer for your classroom:1. Celebrate Cultural Diversity: Christmas is celebrated worldwide, offering a unique opportun
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1st - 12th, Not Grade Specific
Internet Scavenger Hunt - Levels of Government - Distance Learning
This scavenger hunt allows students to explore websites in order to answer questions about levels of government. It uses the governmental figures from Georgia as an example. An internet scavenger hunt is similar to a web quest, in that students will use the internet to find information. However, internet scavenger hunts are designed for students to search for specific answers, rather than creating an open ended project. Internet scavenger hunts can be done as a whole class, in small groups, indi
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Grades:
1st - 3rd
Also included in: Internet Scavenger Hunt Bundle - Second Grade - Distance Learning
West Virginia Knowledge & Tourist Regions WebQuest
Contains following the PDF’s:WV WebQuest: 39 pagesBrainstorming Worksheet: 1 pageGroup Rules: 1 pageJobs: 1 pageLetter: 3 pagesRubric: 1 pageWebQuest Checklist: 1 pageWest Virginia Quiz: 4 pagesWest Virginia Tourist Regions Investigation: 2 pagesWV Fact Worksheets: 9 pagesWV Map: 1 page Grades 1-8, but can be adapted to fit other grade levelsSocial Studies and English Language ArtsTime Frame: 7-12 days (30-40 minute sessions) Introduction: A new student is coming to your class next month!When yo
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1st - 8th
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economics: goods and services {PEBBLEGO RESEARCH}[picture and no picture BUNDLE]
Engage your students in your economics lesson on goods and services with this pebblego internet research activity!
Included in this bundle are two versions of this activity. The first version has pictures and multiple choice answers which is great for younger learners, ESOL students, or students with IEPs. The second version has no pictures or multiple choice answers. I used both versions in my third grade classroom to meet the needs of all students. : )
PLEASE NOTE: Pebblego is an online web-
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1st - 4th
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economics: needs and wants {pebblego research}
Engage your students in your economics lesson with this pebble go internet activity to research needs and wants.
Please note: pebblego is a paid subscription. You will need pebblego access in order to complete this worksheet.
Check out my other listings for other economics topics on pebblego~
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1st - 4th
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Internet Scavenger Hunt - American Symbols - Distance Learning
This scavenger hunt allows students to explore websites in order to identify important American symbols. An internet scavenger hunt is similar to a web quest, in that students will use the internet to find information. However, internet scavenger hunts are designed for students to search for specific answers, rather than creating an open ended project. Internet scavenger hunts can be done as a whole class, in small groups, individually and even at home.This .zip folder includes a variety of form
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Grades:
K - 2nd
Also included in: Internet Scavenger Hunt Bundle - Kindergarten - Distance Learning
Native American Heritage Month Educational Toolkit: Engage, Explore, Celebrate
Are you looking for an engaging, comprehensive, and self-guided educational experience for your students that explores the rich tapestry of Native American culture and history? Look no further! Our Native American Heritage Month Virtual Field Trip is the ideal solution for teachers, whether you're assigning it to your students for independent exploration or using it in a whole-class setting. Here's why you and your students will love this resource:Interactive Google Slides Format: Our virtual fi
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1st - 12th, Not Grade Specific
Martin Luther King Jr. Activity Bundle
Celebrate Martin Luther King Junior with this fun bundle. This bundle includes many activities to reach a variety of students in several subjects. This product includes:*A 2 page web quest with Q.R. codes. (Answer Key Included)* A vocabulary foldable*Writing Page*"I have a Dream" Mobile* MLK Timeline*Coloring Page*Q.R. Codes to various MLK resources
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1st - 8th
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Black History Month QR Code
Black History Month QR Code
Booklet with a QR Code on separate pages to hang around
QR code to links to websites.
Featuring:
What celebrate Black History Month?
Frederick Douglas
Harriet Tubman
Louis Armstrong
Ruby Bridges
Jackie Robinson
George Washington Carver
Rosa Parks
Malcolm X
Muhammad Ali
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PreK - 12th, Adult Education
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Christopher Columbus: QR Code Scavenger Hunt & Research Lap Book with Flip Book
Looking for an exciting and engaging way for students to learn all about Christopher Columbus? Using QR code clues students discover all about his life, important work, and contributions. Students will discover clues and crack the code to figure out all about this famous historical figure! First, students scan each QR code to get a clue about this historical figure and then record the answer clues on the scavenger hunt sheet. Once all the clues have been read they use the domino code in the answ
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1st - 4th
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Internet Scavenger Hunt - Creek & Cherokees - Distance Learning
This scavenger hunt allows students to explore websites in order to answer questions about Creek and Cherokee Native Americans. An internet scavenger hunt is similar to a web quest, in that students will use the internet to find information. However, internet scavenger hunts are designed for students to search for specific answers, rather than creating an open ended project. Internet scavenger hunts can be done as a whole class, in small groups, individually and even at home.This .zip folder inc
Grades:
1st - 3rd
Also included in: Internet Scavenger Hunt Bundle - Second Grade - Distance Learning
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