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Critical thinking arithmetic webquests for Microsoft Word
Computer Science Webquest: 8 Ways Computer Technology Solves Real Problems
From artificial intelligence to artificial limbs, computer science is changing lives, and the way we work and find solutions to problems. These 8 (actually 10 with an added nonprofit example!) scenarios present problems in life (such as car safety, and graffiti), ask students to think and reflect quietly about these problems cause damage and how computers might solve them, and then show cutting edge videos from the past 3 years that employ solutions using computers and automation. Updated for 2
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6th - 9th
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Hero's Journey Webquest (Intro to The Odyssey)
I am teaching Ancient Greece, Greek gods and goddesses, and The Odyssey. I needed an introductory activity to have students engage with the major theme that the heroes of a culture are a reflection of the values of the people, and this concept is fluid across generations. I have created a Webquest to have students ask themselves: what is a hero? There are many types of heroes that are referenced in multiple types of media. This webquest gives students a task to complete and 15 various resources
Grades:
7th - 12th
Webquest - Populism
The Populist Movement is frequently glossed over because of time constraints. If this is your problem (like mine), this webquest is for you!!Students will examine the causes for the rise of populism, the Farmers' Alliances, the Populist Party, the election of 1896, and some of the legacy of populism in the U.S. Students will make connections to the election of 2016 and evaluate the positive and negatives of the movement.
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9th - 12th
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Exploring the Mystery Genre as a Special Agent -Webquest
Students assume the role of special agents to explore the components of mysteries before creating their own mini mysteries. They visit the FBI website and create special agent IDs before reading, mapping and solving short mysteries in print and on the Internet. This simulation includes a list of short mysteries in print and an excellent set of websites for students to visit throughout the webquest. At each site, they collect a graphic and the site's web address to create a set of web stamps, s
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5th - 9th
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Thanksgiving Digital Breakout Box/ Escape Room
Who doesn't love a good breakout box?! This Thanksgiving Breakout Box is a great way to keep your students engaged and entertained in those last few hours before Thanksgiving break! Students can work alone or together to answer eight different Thanksgiving-themed questions. These questions range from trivia, to math brain teasers, to good old-fashioned turkey jokes. My sixth graders loved it, but it could work in a wide range of levels of classrooms. It could even be a great activity for that la
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Not Grade Specific
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Holiday Trivia Digital Breakout Box Escape Room
Who doesn't love a good breakout box?! This Holiday Trivia Breakout Box is a great way to keep your students engaged and entertained in those last few hours before Winter break!Students can work alone or together to answer sixteen different questions about Christmas, Hanukkah, and Kwanzaa. The questions range from history facts, to movie trivia, to math brain teasers, to good old-fashioned holiday jokes. These questions are designed to test their critical thinking and their researching skills. T
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4th - 9th, Staff
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Criminal Justice Webquest
This Webquest covers topics of mass incarceration, criminal justice, undercover cops, and operation D-Minus (the origin for Lin-Manuel Miranda's 21 Chump Street). It is intended to provide background knowledge on the criminal justice system in the United States while also having students form opinions of possible reform.www.zunal.com//webquest.php?w=401534
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5th - 12th
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What do you want to be when you grow up?
I have asked my students this multiple times and am always surprised how often my middle schoolers want to be a professional athlete. I made this WebQuest mostly with them in mind, but also for the students to learn what else is out there for them after high school. There are questions for either:
Professional Athlete
University/College
Skilled Labor/Certificate programs
I have included a link to the website that I created for this WebQuest that will help the students find their answer and i
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7th - 12th
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You Are Santa's Newest Engineer Elf- Engineering and Consumer Science Project
This multi-part project guides the students through the engineering process as they design a new toy or game that uses one or more forces to effect motion. This can be used as a digital assignment, a whole-class guided assignment, pencil and paper, or any combination. It is set up with pts for completion of each step but can easily be modified to fit your needs.This project unit includes: Short video on force and motion Review of basic types of forces Brainstorm how forces affect toys U
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Not Grade Specific
Paying College Athletes
This lesson highlights the controversial topic of paying college athletes. I call these types of assignments Economic Current Events (ECE's) in my classroom. This assignment is a web based internet activity. It has an argumentative essay prompt along with discussion based questions to go with the lesson. It also has a printable lesson for those teachers that do not have access to computers or tablets.
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7th - 12th
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Also included in:Â Economics Bundle
Golden Ratio and Other Ratio Activities!
Use this as an exploration into the world of ratios. Enjoy various activities that include golden ratio, the "bunny problem," the ratio of body parts, etc.
Grades:
4th - 8th
Christmas Web Quest
This Word document has a table containing images relating to Christmas in the left column. In the right column there are fill-in-the-blank sentences for the students to complete. Internet search skills can be practiced. Keep them engaged in learning right up until Christmas break! The holidays are a great time for internet search engine practice! Great for iPads, personal devices, netbooks, chromebooks, laptops, etc.
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4th - 6th
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Google Beyond the Map- Rio's Favela tour
An interactive exercise for urban geography showing students what life in like in a favela (shantytown). It brings students through the Rio de Janeiro with videos, photos and interviews with talented people. The students need to follow through and answer the questions on the document.
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5th - 9th
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Then and Now - Comparison of Popular Musicians
An assignment I did with my music appreciation class. I came up with a list of 25 musician pairs that had similar styles; one of pair was an older (usually deceased) musician or group, and the second was a more modern popular musician. I paired Caruso with Josh Groban, Michael Jackson with Bruno Mars, The 4 Freshmen with the Pentatonix, etc. The worksheet has a section of questions about each artist, and a section comparing/contrasting the two. I can't vouch for what the students might find out
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6th - 8th
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One Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest Discussion Materials
This file includes 4 different materials to get your students thinking deeply about One Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest by Ken Kesey. This download includes: - An introductory (self-paced) hyperdoc designed for use with Nearpod, which includes context about issues regarding mental health, questions for consideration, and thesis writing. - Critical thinking discussion questions broken down by page numbers. These are not comprehension or review questions about the plot, but questions designed to get s
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10th - 12th
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AVID WebQuest (Editable - Introduction to AVID for students)
This is an editable WebQuest to help get students acquainted with the AVID program. It asks students to explore the AVID website to find out what AVID means, its mission, its history, and its impact on students! Your AVID students are sure to learn a lot about the program by completing this activity!Note: There is a question that asks students to view the AVID Impact by State for Florida, but this is easily editable by simply deleting Florida and replacing it with your state
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6th - 12th
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All About Explorers Website WS
This is a graphic organizer to be used in conjunction with All About Explorers website - a website designed by teachers to help student recognize that not all websites are credible. I use this website as a discussion starter - it's a great tool. Even if you don't use this graphic organizer, I would recommend you check out the site. Here's the link: http://allaboutexplorers.com/.
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5th - 6th
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Pre Activity-Aircraft Decoys-The History of Aircraft Decoys
This is the pre-activity for the Design Challenge-Aircraft Decoys. It is a web search worksheet covering the history and usage of Unmanned Arial Vehicles and Aircraft Decoys. Students should complete and discuss this activity before completing the design challenge.
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7th - 12th
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Scratch programming exploration code for Jr High Technology Class
Have a 30-45 minute class and want your students to explore coding? I did.
I had my students sign up for Scratch (a partnership from MIT) that allows students to explore and code games and applications through guided lessons. This worksheet connects them to that feature, but also - entices them to search, find, analyze, and share with the teacher on possible "next step" lessons. Its inquiry guided!
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6th - 9th
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Bridges Unit Webquest
Students follow a fun webquest to gain information on different types of bridges around the world. Students play games and choose a bridge that they would like to visit one day to sketch and become part of a bridges gallery wall.
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3rd - 6th
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7.NS.2 Practice Skills
Students can work at their own pace on this "playlist" that will help master the objectives from 7.NS.2.
I share this list with students on google drive. They click on the links and complete a playlist binder where they make flashcards, take notes and complete lessons!
I give students a playlist at their level using their RIT (paired with their target strand on the NWEA) and pull small groups as my students work independently or in small groups on their playlists!
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Future High School Webquest
This class WebQuest will have students researching their future High School's website for information. This helps with internet research skills and obtain information about their school at the same time!Prepared on Microsoft Word but can be copied and pasted on any Google software.
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7th - 8th
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"You Are Not Alone:" My Life Through Photography and Poetry--A Photo Story
Hello! This is my second HyperDoc creation and can be used and tweaked for your own needs. However, an overarching theme of how we are alike runs through this: the timeless qualities that make us human and that, in students' creations of their own photo stories, other students will feel not so alone. This will develop into a PBL to be posted soon, but is the building of background knowledge, a way to engage, and to "roll out" the PBL, so to speak. Students click on Thinglinks, links to videos
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5th - 8th
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Media Literacy
This worksheet is a quick introduction to the concept of media literacy for high school students. It is a self-guided worksheet that can be used by itself or as an entry task to get students ready for a class discussion on the issue. Computer or iPad access required.
Grades:
9th - 12th
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