This WebQuest asks the question: Is social media activism effective in creating real change, or is it merely "slacktivism"?Students work through tasks that require them to investigate examples of online activism on various social media platforms, as well as a case study of a specific hashtag associated with a social media activism campaign. Students will synthesize their understanding and present their findings to their classmates, including their conclusion regarding the effectiveness of social
Title: Mental Health Webquest for High School StudentsDescription: Engage your high school students in a comprehensive exploration of mental health with this interactive webquest. This ready-to-use resource includes a detailed task, five carefully curated online resources, and thought-provoking questions to deepen students' understanding. Through research, activities, and reflection, students will gain valuable knowledge about mental health disorders, self-care strategies, and available support
Increasing cultural awareness in adolescents is sometimes difficult, but this web quest encourages students to look at customs in other cultures and to consider their own culture from another perspective. Easily adaptable, this activity and its subsequent presentation and/or classroom discussion can help broaden the horizons of students studying in various content areas such as communications, social studies, business, and career readiness. The web quest provides viable links for students to f
This is a FULL unit based on non-fiction texts concerning the growth of social media and it's impact on the world, people, mental health, etc. The entire unit is editable so you can adjust as needed for your classroom and pacing. This lasts approximately 3 weeks depending on how long you give students for the essay. Everything you need is included!Students will be completely engaged as they watch The Social Dilemma, breaking down how Social Media platforms are manipulating them every day. Some s
Comprehensive SEL & Mindfulness Resource Pack for High SchoolUnlock the power of Social and Emotional Learning (SEL) with our Comprehensive SEL & Mindfulness Resource Pack, designed specifically for high school educators. This all-in-one bundle combines insightful TED Talk discussions, wellness webquests, gratitude projects, and mindfulness lesson plans. It's an invaluable tool for teachers dedicated to fostering emotional intelligence, well-being, and reflective practices among their st
Understand the discipline of psychology using various perspectives and research methods: Evaluate psychological research studies in terms of methods, sampling techniques, history, ethics, and generalization.Students will read and answer questions on the devasting “Tuskegee Experiment: The Infamous Syphilis Study” by Elizabeth Nix accessed through History.com. This experiment really highlights the unfortunate study that used the placebo effect without telling their patients. I use this study to e
The images we see around us daily have a subtle yet profound effect. In this Socratic seminar, students consider American currency and consider: should the faces on the bills be changed or stay the same? The learn who is featured on currency now and think on who could be. This activity can be used during an American History course as students learn about figures like Andrew Jackson and Harriet Tubman, or can be used as a general debate in any Social Studies or English-Language Arts classroom.
As we move through the Lifespan (adolescents to adulthood section) unit in Psychology we start to look at and analyzing the aging mind. As people age, certain disease can have an impact on their brain. Alzheimer’s Disease is a condition that destroys a person’s ability to think, remember, relate to others, and care for herself or himself. This website explores the disease further. You can use this easily for sub plans or as part of the unit! This WebQuest has 5 different parts. Students will fo
This is a side project I teach as we read George Orwell's "1984" - We start it when we're about halfway through the novel, and it takes about a week of class time. The focus of it is to research about the state of Privacy in America, and then to have a short class debate on the two sides of it.Included here:1) Step 1 - Learning about privacy and determining individual opinions/beliefs (2 different 2-page documents)2) Step 2 - Breaking into 2 groups, and researching the different perspectives on
Aristotle provided thoughts on many topics, from science to public speaking. This resource focuses on Aristotle and his Rhetoric through research. Students will discover Aristotle's life and work and explore the tenants of the Rhetoric. They will identify and evaluate the different types of rhetoric and ethos, logos, and pathos. Students can use this resource as a reference page as they plan any persuasive writing or speaking assignments or activities.
Students will evaluate and discuss cultural diversity and how it pertains to themselves in this activity packed interactive power-point that is fully editable for your own personal customization. A web quest and reflective activity is built into the power point for students to complete.
Super detailed traditional WebQuest that students can work through independently or in groups. Great for 1:1 classrooms. Takes 1 - 2 90 minute class periods. Includes links and various tasks throughout the WebQuest for assessment and engagement. Good for child development, psychology, family and consumer sciences, education, etc.
Similarly to how a writer uses voice to shape meaning, a podcast must consider how to engage an audience through audio techniques. This homework or in class activity asks students to analyze pod casts with a focus on voice, tone, point of view, and audience. It offers a new way to consider oral presentation skills and is also an excellent lead in to a pod cast project on choice book reading (also on sale.) A list of free pod casts to consider listening to (NPR.org, TED Talks, etc.) is listed on
This webquest is a fun introduction to American English dialects and pronunciation. It could be used across several classes, though I use it with my Speech 101 class to introduce pronunciation exercises. The Webquest uses multiple links from the www.pbs.org "Sea to Shining Sea" site.
The students will read high interest nonfiction articles and respond to reflection questions.
This includes all of the necessary intro quiz and article links.
This worksheet is designed to be used with a Myers Briggs and Jung typology test. The link to an online version of the test is provided in the worksheet. This guide offers a pre-assessment and post-assessment for students to truly understand their test results. It also includes an extended learning section for students who want to delve deeper into their personal analyses. This project lends itself really well to extension projects as it sets the foundation for personal assessment and personal
Students will utilize a website to create a plan on how they will attend college. Students will also create a power point presentation. Full version includes a ruberic & Lesson Plan.
A webquest to encourage students to discover, research, and present some of the most amazing mathematical ideas that are hardly ever studied in the regular school curricula. Instructional guide to build a website is included.
A webquest specifically for Psychology students studying neuroscience/neurobiology. Topics covered include: split-brain, aphasia, cortex areas, the brain and music, yawning, and neuro disorders (stroke, MS, etc).
This webquest has students take three different quizzes and answer questions based on the quizzes. Each quiz assesses different things, from creativity to Chinese history. It is a great lead-in to a discussion on intelligence and standardized tests. **I distribute this electronically.**
A webquest that encourages students to research, explore, and present some extraordinary topics in geometry that are hardly ever studied in a regular Geometry class.