Elementary Back to School asian studies webquests

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CANVAS LMS Scavenger Hunt! [Editable. Canvas 101: Distance Learning Activity]

Created by

MiddleMathematicians

Any students new to the learning management system of Canvas sometimes struggle with the ability to navigate the many resources that it features. It is a great system, IF students know how to use it! Engage them in a "scavenger hunt" as they explore the site with specific tasks. NOTE: This will require prep work ahead of time- creating quizzes/discussion boards/announcements for them to follow along. Completely editable Powerpoint and Word Doc files are included to customize to what you typicall

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Grades:

5th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education, Staff

Types:

Back to School, Holidays/Seasonal, U.S. History

WebQuest Bundle | Monthly Themed Internet Research Scavenger Hunts with Writing

Created by

Catherine and Co

Your students will LOVE these Internet Research Scavenger Hunts ( aka WebQuests ) and you will love how much they are learning and working on key research and writing skills. Engage your upper elementary and middle school students with seasonally themed research and writing activities for the entire year! Using these monthly WebQuest or Internet Research Scavenger Hunts your students will be excited to learn about different holidays, people and themes related to each month in the school year.

Subjects:

Grades:

4th - 7th

Types:

Asian Studies, Middle Ages, World History

The Mongol Empire Webquest | 3 Part Mongols Webquest Genghis Kublai Khan

Created by

History with Mr E

In this Mongol Empire web quest on the legacy of Genghis Khan, Kublai Khan, and the Yuan Dynasty, students engage in a 3-part web quest to understand the Mongol people, their expansion into China, the Yuan Dynasty, and much more! In part 1, students learn more about the lifestyle and history of the Mongol people. In part 2, students learn Mongol expansion into China with Kublai Khan, the Yuan Dynasty, and the rise of the Ming Dynasty. In part 3, students focus on the major achievements of the

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Grades:

5th - 8th

CCSS:

Back To School Spanish Resource Bundle & Beginning of the Year Activities

Created by

Kid World Citizen

This back to school packet is full of the best Spanish activities and resources to start the year off right! It's perfect for the first week of school for Spanish teachers, Bilingual teachers, or ESL teachers with large Hispanic populations.1) Choose your Spanish name: 300+ names (girls/boys) for kids to choose from2) Two Student Information Versions (one in English, for beginner Spanish learners; one in Spanish, for intermediate-advanced)3) Two Student Profile Versions (in English, for level 1;

Subjects:

Back to School, EFL - ESL - ELD, Spanish

Grades:

4th - 12th

Types:

Activities, Lesson

TERRACOTTA WARRIORS INTERACTIVE LESSON | ANCIENT CHINA

Created by

Too Cool for Middle School

My students know I am OBSESSED with the Terracotta Wars of the ancient Qin Dynasty. I love teaching about Emperor Qin Shi Huangdi and the absolutely amazing terracotta world that he created for his tomb. This lesson includes 2 fantastic videos with excellent pronunciation and guided notes for students. It also includes a webquest where students will research and learn even more about the Terracotta Warriors.Best of all, there is a coloring and summary page where students will color their own bri

Subjects:

Ancient History, Art History, Asian Studies

Grades:

5th - 8th

Types:

Activities, Printables

CCSS:

RI.6.2

, RI.6.3

, RI.6.7

, RI.6.9

Ancient China Webquest (Sui, Tang, Song, Yuan, and Ming Dynasties)

Created by

Mr Tillman's Social Studies

The assignment contains 37 questions about the political, economic, and cultural structures of the dynasties in Ancient China (Sui, Tang, Song, Yuan, and Ming Dynasties). Students will use kid-friendly websites 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: The Sui Dynasty:Unifying China Emperor Wen The decline of the Sui

Subjects:

Ancient History, Asian Studies, Social Studies - History

Grades:

5th - 10th

Types:

Also included in: World History Curriculum Bundle

Ancient India: Fact-Checking the Mauryan & Gupta Empires of Ancient India!

Created by

History with Mr E

In this Maurya and Gupta Empires of Ancient India student activity, students will work as research fact-checkers to learn about the empires of Ancient India. Each student will receive a list of data regarding the Mauryan (Maurya) and Gupta empires of Ancient India. Students then will closely examine their text to find the errors! Errors must be corrected while correct facts need to be confirmed! This Ancient India lesson is included in the Ancient India Unit bundle located here!Students shou

Subjects:

Activities, Graphic Organizers

Grades:

5th - 8th

Types:

Angel Island and Immigration Video Worksheet/Webquest

Created by

Asian Studies, Social Studies - History, U.S. History

This video worksheet allows students learn about immigration to Angel Island. The video clip is only 8 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 immigration to America. The worksheet guides students through the importance of Angel Island and problems faced by immigrants at Angel Island. The video is great for visual learners and helps break up

Subjects:

Grades:

4th - 12th

Types:

Worksheets

Also included in: Ellis Island and Angel Island Immigration Lesson Plan Collection

Great Wall of China DIGITAL ESCAPE ROOM for Google Drive® | Ancient China

Created by

Think Tank

The Great Wall of China DIGITAL Escape Room will take students on a secret mission through two 360° VIEW rooms! This escape room has students decode interesting facts about the Great Wall of China, dynasties of Ancient China and Mongol invaders. Drag the mouse or keypad to move the screen for a 360 view! All you have to do is share the link with your students!! It’s THAT easy! No prior knowledge is needed.***STUDENT GOOGLE ACCOUNTS™ REQUIRED FOR USE***Students will read 4 short passages, then an

Subjects:

Asian Studies, Social Studies - History, World History

Grades:

5th - 8th

Types:

Games

Virtual Field Trip to Southwest Asia and North Africa

Created by

MissTimpf

Send your students on a virtual field trip to some of the most interesting places in SW Asia and N. Africa using Google Earth! I use these at the beginning of my social studies units to help generate interest in the area we will be studying. I usually upload the assignment into Google Classroom, then let them start exploring. Most of the info is right there in Google Earth, but occasionally, they may need to use additional internet resources to learn more. Happy exploring!

Subjects:

African History, Asian Studies, Social Studies - History

Grades:

5th - 6th

Types:

Asian Studies, Social Studies - History, World History

Civil War Reconstruction DIGITAL PUZZLES for Google Drive® Distance Learning

Created by

Think Tank

The Civil War Reconstruction DIGITAL Escape Room will take students on a secret mission through two 360° VIEW rooms! This escape room has students decode interesting facts about the Civil War Reconstruction, Civil War amendments, Lincoln and Grant. Drag the mouse or keypad to move the screen for a 360 view! All you have to do is share the link with your students!! It’s THAT easy! No prior knowledge is needed.***STUDENT GOOGLE ACCOUNTS™ REQUIRED FOR USE***Students will read 4 short passages, then

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Grades:

5th - 8th

Mongol Empire Daily Life Webquest

Created by

This webquest on the daily life of Mongols has 40 questions. An answer sheet is included for the teacher. Students will answer questions from the following great website. http://mongols.mrdonn.org/index.htmlMy students enjoy this worksheet activity. Please feel free to check out my other world history webquests. Depending on the grade level, this activity will take one to two class periods. This great activity can be used to introduce or further enhance your students' knowledge of Ancient Mong

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Grades:

5th - 10th

Types:

Also included in: Mongols and Mongol Empire Lesson Plan

Angkor Wat: Khmer Empire Interactive Webquest

Created by

Asian Studies, Social Studies - History, World History

Angkor Wat WebquestStudents will gain basic knowledge about Angkor Wat and the Khmer Empire by completing an internet-based worksheet. The Angkor Wat Webquest uses two great websites that allow students to explore the history and buildings of the massive temple complexPlease check out the websites by clicking on the links below:Click here to view first website.Click here to view the second website.I would like to thank

Subjects:

Grades:

5th - 12th

Types:

Back to School, Other (Social Studies - History), Social Studies - History

Florida State Symbols and Flag Project

Created by

clevergirlteaching

In this project, students do online research about the Florida state symbols and then create a Florida state flag. This project is ideal for the beginning of the year. Students can either work in small groups on the computer, or whole class if you have 1:1 computers. The flags always look so nice and make a great display for Open House!

Subjects:

Grades:

3rd - 5th

Types:

Projects, Activities

Great Wall of China in Four Minutes Video Worksheet

Created by

This video worksheet allows students learn about the Great Wall of China. The video clip is only four 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 China and the Great Wall. The worksheet helps students learn about why the Great Wall of China was built and how it was used. The video is great for visual learners and helps breaks up class time so stu

Subjects:

Asian Studies, Geography, Other (Social Studies - History)

Grades:

4th - 12th

Types:

Worksheets

Also included in: Ancient Asia Short Video Worksheet Collection Bundle

Middle East Geography and Culture Webquests

Created by

Teel's Treats

These webquests will take your students on a safe journey through the geography and culture of the Middle East. To be successful, students need access to: -Internet (both webquests) -YouTube (both webquests) -BrainPop (culture webquests) 5 Themes of Geography site: http://middleeastgeo.weebly.com/ Culture Traits site: http://culturemiddleeast.weebly.com/ Please check out the sites before buying!

Subjects:

Grades:

3rd - 8th

Types:

Research

Chinese Lunar New Year WebQuest Internet Activity Google Slides Compatible

Created by

SK Designs

This web quest guides students in discovering information about Chinese New Year. Throughout the quest, students will visit four different websites to read, research, and share the information they learn. The product contains a thirteen page web quest along with an accompanying answer key. Quest tasks include exploration, research, literal comprehension, identification, description, inference, retelling, cause/effect, application, connection, reflection, written expression, and illustration. The

Subjects:

Asian Studies, Holidays/Seasonal, Instructional Technology

Grades:

2nd - 6th

Also included in: Holiday WebQuests Internet Activities Compatible with Google Slides™

Australia and New Zealand Geography Webquest Bundle

Created by

Asian Studies, Geography, Social Studies - History

This collection will help you teach the geography and history of Australia and New Zealand through 3 wequests. This bundle is sure to improve any geography or history unit related to Australia and New Zealand.The webquests contain 16 to 36 questions and are a great way for students to learn more about the following topics related to Australia and New Zealand:Important and Fun FactsGeographyPeople and CultureNatureGovernment and EconomyHistoryAnswer sheets are included for the teacher. QR codes a

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Grades:

4th - 8th

Ancient China: Confucius in Four Minutes Video Worksheet

Created by

This video worksheet allows students learn about Confucius. The video clip is only four 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 Ancient China and Chinese philosophies. The worksheet helps students understand importance and impact of Confucius. The video is great for visual learners and helps break up class time so students are more focused th

Subjects:

Back to School, Holidays/Seasonal, U.S. History

Grades:

5th - 12th

Types:

Worksheets

Also included in: Ancient Asia Short Video Worksheet Collection Bundle

WebQuest Bundle |Monthly Themed Internet Research Scavenger Hunts

Created by

Catherine and Co

Your students will LOVE these Internet Research Scavenger Hunts ( aka WebQuests ) and you will love how much they are learning and working on key research and writing skills. Engage your upper elementary and middle school students with seasonally themed research and writing activities for the entire year! Using this themed monthly WebQuest or Internet Research Scavenger Hunts your students will be excited to learn about different holidays, people and themes related to the month of May. With 3

Subjects:

Grades:

4th - 7th

Types:

Asian Studies, Geography, World History

Mount Everest Multiple-site Webquest

Created by

HIST EO GEO

Students will wonder to two websites exploring the different areas of Mount Everest--how tall is it, what does it take to climb it, who are the sherpas, how much does it cost, and more! Kiddos will find it interesting and fun! The websites for the webquest are: 1.http://www.alanarnette.com/kids/everestfacts.php 2.https://www.nytimes.com/2017/12/18/sports/climb-mount-everest.html

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Grades:

5th - 10th

Types:

Worksheets, Activities

Mongols and Mongol Empire Lesson Plan

Created by

Asian Studies, Social Studies - History, World History

This lesson plan collection will add depth and increase student engagement to any unit covering the Mongols and the Mongol Empire. Ten lesson plans with teacher answer sheets and a rubric for the journal are included in this collection. I would like to thank Christine O'Brien Creative for the wonderful clip art! The Mongol Empire Lesson Plan Collection includes the following: (Please click on the links to learn

Subjects:

Grades:

5th - 12th

Types:

Worksheets, Lesson

Sports Themed Internet Research Scavenger Hunts | WebQuests

Created by

Catherine and Co

Your students will LOVE these sports themed Internet Research Scavenger Hunts ( aka WebQuests ) and you will love how much they are learning and working on key research and writing skills. These engaging sports themed research activities for your upper elementary and middle school students will be a hit in your classroom. Students will research and write with these activities! With 3 themed WebQuests or internet scavenger hunts you can effortlessly integrate research, reading, writing and tec

Subjects:

Back to School, Holidays/Seasonal, Physical Education

Grades:

4th - 7th

Types: