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8th grade Common Core RI.6.1 webquests
West Africa Empires Web Quest! Ghana, Mali, Songhai, Mansa Musa, Salt Gold Trade
West Africa Empires Web Quest! Ghana, Mali, Songhai, Mansa Musa, Salt Gold Trade!This West Africa lesson is included in the larger unit on Islam and West Africa, located here:Islam and West Africa Unit Bundle!Purchase this and save significantly!--------------In this highly-engaging web quest on West Africa, students investigate the West African Empires of Axum, Ghana, Mali, and Songhai, as well as the impact and legacy of Mansa Musa and the Salt and Gold Trade that popularized West Africa.Sever
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4th - 8th
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The Salem Witch Trials WebQuest - Nonfiction Reading- Colonial America
This nonfiction reading and research activity is a great way for your students learn about this fascinating and puzzling time in history as they uncover facts while learning to read for information and using research and computer skills. What is the first thing that comes to mind when you hear the name Salem, Massachusetts? For most people it is the Salem Witch Trials of 1692. Twenty-four people were put to death as a result of these trials. Hysteria? Ergot poisoning? This this will be an eng
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5th - 8th
Also included in:Â Colonial America Webquest Bundle-13 Colonies, Mayflower, Salem, and More
Age of Exploration - Webquest - Age Of Discovery - Internet Activity
During this webquest, your students learn about the Age of Exploration as they uncover facts while learning to read for information and using research and computer skills. This internet hunt covers the Age of Exploration (also called the Age of Discovery) which began in the 1400s and continued through the 1600s. Supports CCSS.ELA-Literacy.RI.6.1-8.1Answer Key included.I added an Easel version of this webquest. I made the links active within Easel and provided answer boxes for your students. You
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6th - 8th
WebQuest Evaluating Argument Claims, Evidence, Reasoning: Captive Orcas Debate
Updated in 2020 as a distance learning WebQuest in Google Slides (and still in PDF) while the debate continues (killer whales continue to be sold worldwide in worse-than-ever conditions, plus think about the other marine mammals). Authentic, relevant, in-depth argument examination! Truly delves into both sides of this hotly debated issue by examining and analyzing multiple primary sources.Step-by-Step guided activity leads students to read and analyze claims, counterclaims, and evidence presente
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6th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
Ancient Rome City of Pompeii Webquest - Nonfiction Reading and Research
The city of Pompeii was a major resort city during the times of Ancient Rome. However, in 79 AD, disaster struck the city when it was buried under 20 feet of ash and debris from the eruption of the nearby volcano, Mount Vesuvius. As your students learn about this famous historic city and what amazing discoveries archeologists would later find, they gain factual information while learning to read for information and using research skills. Supports CCSS.ELA-Literacy.RI.6.1-8.1 and CCSS.RH.6-8.7
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6th - 8th
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Also included in:Â Ancient Rome Bundle A 5 WebQuest Collection
Ancient China Inventions and Technology Webquest - Ancient Civilizations
The Ancient Chinese were famous for their inventions and technology. Many of their inventions had lasting impact on the entire world. Other inventions led to great feats of engineering like the Grand Canal and the Great Wall of China. As your students read about the notable inventions and discoveries made by the engineers and scientists of Ancient China, they gain knowledge while learning to read for information and using research skills. Supports CCSS.ELA-Literacy.RI.4.1-8.1Answer Key in
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4th - 8th
Also included in:Â Ancient China Bundle of Webquests
Ancient Rome The Roman Republic Webquest - Ancient Civilizations
For 500 years Ancient Rome was governed by the Roman Republic. This was a form of government that allowed for people to elect officials. It was a complex government with a constitution, detailed laws, and elected officials such as senators. Many of the ideas and structures of this government became the basis for modern democracies. As your students learn about Ancient Rome's form of government they gain factual information while learning to read for information and using research skills. Supp
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5th - 9th
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Also included in:Â Ancient Rome Bundle A 5 WebQuest Collection
The United States in World War 1 Webquest- World History
Although World War I began in 1914, the United States did not join the war until 1917. There were many reasons the United States preferred to remain neutral. This internet hunt gives your students background information as they read and answer questions about the circumstances and events that the U.S. entry into the war. During the search they use a variety of strategies and skills that will prepare them to do research using the internet.This is a great way to increase your students' ability t
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5th - 8th
Also included in:Â World War 1, WW1, WWI - WebQuest & Task Cards Bundle
The Pyramids of Ancient Egypt WebQuest - Ancient Civilizations- Research
This is a web search designed to give students historical background knowledge about the Pyramids and their role in ancient Egyptian history. During the search they use a variety of strategies and skills that will prepare them to do research using the internet.During the internet hunt the students are asked to answer such questions as:Who were buried in the pyramids?Where were the pyramids generally found?Describe step pyramids and explain their purpose.This is a great way to increase your stude
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5th - 8th
Also included in:Â Ancient Egypt Bundle of 5 Webquests -Egyptian History
Fossils Webquest- Earth Science- Geology
Fossils are found all over the world. Did you know the word "fossil" comes from the Latin word "fossilis" meaning "obtained by digging." Your students will discover many answers and enhance their research skills as they read and learn all about fossils and how they can teach us about the past history of earth. Supports CCSS.ELA-Literacy.RI.4.1-8.1Answer Key includedI added an Easel version of this webquest. I made the links active within Easel and provided answer boxes for your students. I di
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4th - 8th
Also included in:Â Social Studies, Science, Language Arts, & Health Webquest Bundle
The Terracotta Army in Ancient China Webquest - Ancient Civilizations
The Terracotta Army is a part of a massive burial tomb builtfor Emperor Qin Shi Huang, the first emperor of China. There are over 8,000 life size statues of soldiers buried along with the emperor. As your students learn about the amazing army that Qin created to help him keep his power in the afterlife, they gain knowledge while learning to read for information and using research skills. Supports CCSS.ELA-Literacy.RI.4.1-8.1Answer Key includedPlease e-mail me with any questions about this re
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4th - 8th
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Also included in:Â Ancient China Bundle of Webquests
Webquest or Internet Scavenger Hunt Grades 5-10
The goal of this webquest lesson is to build your students' research skills and their ability to find reliable resources when asked to research a topic. This is an internet scavenger hunt. Students answer the questions by using a search engine to locate the requested information. There are a variety of engaging questions that your students will enjoy locating the answers for. There is a chart where they are asked to answer questions, provide the URL where the information is found, and to writ
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5th - 10th
Also included in:Â Social Studies, Science, Language Arts, & Health Webquest Bundle
Ziggurats -A Webquest-Ancient Mesopotamia- Ancient Civilizations Research
This is a web search designed to give students historical background knowledge about the Ziggurats and their role in the history of Ancient Mesopotamia. During the search they use a variety of strategies and skills that will prepare them to do research using the internet.During the internet hunt the students are asked to answer such questions as:Why were the ziggurats built?Where were they built?and many other questions.This is a great way to increase your students ability to use technology as p
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5th - 8th
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Also included in:Â Ancient American Civilization Bundle- Maya, Inca- Power Points and Webquests
3 Branches of Government Webquest Collection (Executive, Legislative, Judicial)
This collection of Three WebQuests covers the 3 Branches of the United States Government. The first Webquest gives your students background about the President and all of the people that serve in this area of government.The second Webquest explains about Congress and the inner workings.The third Webquest explains the Judicial Branch and the importance it plays in our Government.The three Webquests explain the importance of each part of the three Branches and how they work together to ensure a b
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5th - 8th
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Also included in:Â The Three Branches of Government Bundle-Webquest, Task Cards
The Aztec Empire Webquest - Ancient Civilizations
The Aztecs were one of the three dominant and advanced civilizations in the Americas prior to the arrival of Europeans. The Aztec Empire was located in central Mexico. It ruled much of the region from the 1400s until the Spanish arrived in 1519. This is a web search designed to give students historical background knowledge about the Aztecs and their role in history. During the search they use a variety of strategies and skills that will prepare them to do research using the internet.During the
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5th - 8th
Also included in:Â Ancient American Civilization Bundle- Maya, Inca- Power Points and Webquests
Culper Spy Ring - American Revolution- WebQuest
The Culper Spy Ring Webquest. Students will gain basic knowledge about the The Culper Spy Ring and its importance to the American Revolution by completing an internet-based set of worksheets. As your students learn about this heroic circle of friends they gain factual information while learning to read for information and using research skills.Supports CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.RI.5.1-8.1 CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.RI.5.2-8.2The answer key is included and has all of the questions so you can use it
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5th - 8th
Also included in:Â American Revolution Bundle - A Collection Of 10 WebQuests
Ancient Egypt Bundle of 5 Webquests -Egyptian History
The webquest collection includes The Boy Pharaoh King Tut, Cleopatra, Woman of Mystery, All About the Pyramids, The Great Sphinx of Ancient Egypt, and Ancient Egyptian Gods and Goddesses. This collection is designed to give students research experience and historical background knowledge about Ancient Egypt. During the search, they use a variety of strategies and skills that will prepare them to do research using the internet. This bundle includes five WebQuests that are offered in my store s
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4th - 8th
Anne Frank Book Study - The Diary of a Young Girl - ELA & History - grades 6-12
This can be used as a complete unit study on WW2 and Anne Frank. Links to numerous primary sources that illustrate topics discussed in Anne's diary entriesVocabulary and questions for each diary entryLinks to secondary sources that explain historical events referenced in the bookELA standards such as figurative language, perspective/pov, summarizing, evaluatingHistory standards on WW2 and the HolocaustEven a couple math activities mixed in!This resource is great for ELA classes, History classes,
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6th - 12th
Ice Ages Webquest
An ice age is a period in Earth's history when the ice on the polar caps significantly expanded due to an overall lowering of the Earth's global temperatures. As your students read how during these periods land in North American and Northern Europe were covered by giant ice fields and glaciers,they gain knowledge while learning to interpret information and using research skills. Supports CCSS.ELA-Literacy.RI.5.1-8.1Answer Key includedI added an Easel version of this webquest. I made the l
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4th - 8th
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Also included in:Â Bundle of Science and Health Webquests-(Energy, Human Body, Biomes and More)
Freshwater Biomes WebQuest-Aquatic Biomes- Ecology
There are two major types of aquatic biomes, the marine and the freshwater. The freshwater biome is defined as having a low salt content versus the marine biome which is saltwater like the ocean. Your students will read for information and learn all about this collection of aquatic biomes. Supports:CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.RI.4.1-8.1CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.RI.4.2-8.2CCSS.RST.6-8.1 and CCSS.RST.6-8.2Answer Key includedI added an Easel version of this webquest. I made the links active within Easel and provi
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4th - 8th
Also included in:Â Aquatic Biome Bundle of Webquests -Nonfiction Reading and Research- Ecology
Sergeant Stubby Webquest - World War 1 - Reading for Information
This is the amazing and charming true story of the rise of a stray dog (Sergeant Stubby) and his adventures during World War 1. This internet hunt gives your students background information as they read and answer questions about the circumstances and events that surround this interesting story. During the search they use a variety of strategies and skills that will prepare them to do research using the internet.This is a great way to increase your students' ability to use technology as part of
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5th - 8th
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Also included in:Â Biography Webquest Bundle -Famous Historical Characters - Research
Christmas Truce of World War 1- WW1 - Webquest - World History
The Christmas truce was a series of widespread, unofficial ceasefires that took place along the Western Front around Christmas 1914, during World War I.This internet hunt gives your students background information as they read and answer questions about the circumstances and events that surround this interesting event. During the search they use a variety of strategies and skills that will prepare them to do research using the internet.This is a great way to increase your students' ability to u
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6th - 8th
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Also included in:Â World War 1, WW1, WWI - WebQuest & Task Cards Bundle
Latitude and Longitude Webquest or Internet Scavenger Hunt- Geography
The goal of this webquest lesson is to build your students' research skills and their ability to find reliable resources when asked to research a topic. This is an internet scavenger hunt. Students answer the questions by using a search engine to locate the requested information. There are a variety of engaging questions that your students are required to answer in two ways. They are asked to identify a place from clues and then to list its coordinates. There is an optional review lesson w
Grades:
5th - 10th
Also included in:Â Social Studies Bundle- 11 Powerpoints, Worksheets, Games, and Webquests
A Long Walk to Water Post-Reading Activities - Salva Dut Speech & Webquest
This resource includes two standards-based post-reading activities for A Long Walk to Water. Students can learn more about Salva Dut through his speech video, and they can compare hearing Salva's story first-hand to reading it in the book. Then, students can complete the Water for South Sudan Webquest to learn more about Salva's organization and its impact.Included in this resource:A two-page speech analysis worksheet (printable PDF and digital Google Slide)A two-page Water for South Sudan Webqu
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6th - 8th
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