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8th grade social studies webquests
Holocaust Webquest (National Holocaust Museum Website)
Holocaust Webquest:Great for classroom and distance learning.Students will gain basic knowledge about the Holocaust by completing an internet-based worksheet. The Holocaust Webquest uses an amazing website created by United States Holocaust Museum. The website allows students to explore the key events of the Holocaust. The website is:Click here to view the website.The webquest contains 46 questions and is a great way to introduce or have students learn more about the Holocaust. An answer sheet i
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6th - 12th
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Also included in: Holocaust Webquest Bundle (Sampler Collection)
World War One - Webquest with Key (Google Doc Included)
World War One - Webquest with Key - This 14 page teaching resource includes a webquest that covers the major historical events of World War One (WWI). It contains 47 questions from a great history website and includes questions that cover the major events of World War I. Your students will learn about the major events of World War One. The resource includes a detailed teacher key for ease of assessment.This resource will help your students understand the general history of World War One. Spe
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6th - 11th
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September 11 Attacks - Webquest with Key
September 11 Attacks - Webquest with Key - This 6 page document contains a webquest and teachers key related to the basics of the September 11 attacks in America. It contains 25 questions from the history.com website.
Your students will learn about the history and the significance of the September 11 attacks in the United States. It covers all of the major themes and events of the September 11 attacks. Specifically, your students will learn about the fate of the four planes on September 11, the
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5th - 11th
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Causes of World War II Internet Scavenger Hunt WebQuest Activity (World War II)
Looking for a way to introduce or review the causes of World War II in your classroom? Check out this internet scavenger hunt! Students will use the scaffolded notes to guide their research throughout the website!Includes:- 4 page internet scavenger hunt (editable PDF or printable)- answer keyThis internet scavenger hunt covers Georgia Performance Standards:SS5H6 The student will explain the reasons for America’s involvement in WorldWar II.a. Describe Germany’s aggression in Europe and Japan’s a
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3rd - 8th
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Also included in: World War II Unit Bundle (WWII, WW2)
Vietnam War - Webquest with Key (Google Doc Included)
Vietnam War - Webquest with Key - 12 page webquest and teachers key related to the history of the Vietnam War and its implications during the Cold War. It contains 42 questions from a great history website.Your students will learn about the history of the Vietnam War especially as an event in the overall Cold War. The webquests covers the major events, themes and people of the war. Specifically, they will learn about the Gulf of Tonkin Incident, the Tet Offensive, Draft-Dodging, Anti-war Prote
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5th - 12th
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World War II - Webquest with Key
World War II - Webquest with Key - This 12 page document contains a webquest and teachers key related to the history of World War II. It contains 36 questions from the history.com website.
Your students will learn about the overall history of World War II. It covers all of the major people, themes and events of the history of World War II. Specifically, your students will learn about the basic causes of World War II, the battles of World War II, and much more! A great tool to teach the history
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5th - 11th
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Civil Rights Movement - Webquest with Teachers Key (American History)
10 page webquest and teachers key related to the basic history of the Civil Rights Movement in the USA. It contains 44 questions from the history.com website which includes interesting videos and extra information.Your students will learn about how the Civil Rights Movement impacted society in general and the major contributions it made to the advances in equality rights in the United States. Specifically, your students will learn about how the time led to change in society through a series of i
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6th - 12th
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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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Cold War - Webquest with Key (24 Questions from history.com)
10 page lesson contains a webquest and teachers key related to the history of the Cold War. It contains 24 questions from the history.com website and contains a mixture of both short answer and fill-in-the-blank answers.
Your students will learn about the major events, people and themes of the Cold War. Specifically, your students will gain an understanding and appreciation for the following Cold War related topics: space race, arms race, containment, Korean War, Vietnam War, Berlin Wall, and
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6th - 12th
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Trail of Tears and Indian Removal Act - Webquest with Key
6 page webquest and teachers key related to the basics of the Trail of Tears and Indian Removal Act in America. It contains 18 questions from the history.com website.
Your students will learn about the history and significance of both in the United States. It covers all of the major people, themes and events of the time. Specifically, your students will learn about the impact of the Indian Removal Act, the conditions of the Trail of Tears, and much more! A great tool to teach the history of the
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4th - 10th
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Anne Frank - Webquest with Key (Holocaust) Google Doc Included
Anne Frank - Webquest with Key (Holocaust) Google Doc Included - This 8 page document contains a webquest and teachers key related to the life of Anne Frank. It contains 22 questions from a great website.Your students will learn about the life of Anne Frank during the Holocaust. It covers all of the major events in Anne Frank's life. Specifically, your students will learn about how the events of the Holocaust impacted Anne Frank and her family, as well as the importance of her writing! This is a
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5th - 12th
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Black Death - Webquest with Key (Plague/Middle Ages) Google Docs
This 8 page document contains a webquest and teachers key related to the Black Death during the Middle Ages. The Black Death was the spread of the plague during the Middle Ages that caused the death of 20 million Europeans. It contains 21 questions from a great history website.Your students will learn about the Black Death as an important event during the Middle Ages and the impact it had on Middle Age European society. Specifically, your students will learn about the causes of the Black Death,
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5th - 12th
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Industrial Revolution - Webquest with Key (Google Doc Included)
Industrial Revolution Webquest with Key - This 6 page document contains a webquest and teachers key related to the major events and people of the Industrial Revolution. It contains 21 questions from a great history website.Your students will learn about how the Industrial Revolution impacted society in general and the major contributions it made to innovations. Specifically, your students will learn about how the Industrial Revolution led to the factory system, how it impacted transportation sy
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5th - 12th
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Pearl Harbor Webquest (Amazing Website!!!)
The Pearl Harbor Webquest uses an amazing website that allows students to learn all of the major details related to attack on Pearl Harbor during World War II. Please check out the website below:http://storymaps.esri.com/stories/2016/pearl-harbor/Click here to view the website.The following ideas/events are covered in this webquest:Reasons behind the Japanese attack on Pearl HarborThe voyage of the Japanese fleetFirst wave and mistakes made by the American militarySecond wave and the damage to A
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6th - 12th
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Also included in: Pearl Harbor and the Early War in the Pacific World War II Collection
Chernobyl Nuclear Disaster WebQuest- Print and Digital
Mix History and Science with this CHERNOBYL NUCLEAR DISASTER WEBQUEST Activity! This NO-PREP resource is offered as a 4-page printable AND as a digital version. This highly engaging activity allows your students to research the Chernobyl Nuclear Disaster which can be used in a Nuclear Science lesson or a history lesson. *This resource can be used for distance learning, online courses and homeschool cohortsIncluded in this purchase: ⭐Printable-STUDENT WEBQUEST ACTIVITY (4 pages) ⭐Digital-STUDEN
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6th - 10th
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Great Depression - Webquest with Key (Questions for Overview)
8 page lesson contains a webquest and teachers key related to the basics of the Great Depression in America. It contains 22 questions from the history.com website. The website includes excellent videos and extra information.Your students will learn about the history of the Great Depression in the United States. It covers all of the major people, themes and events. Specifically, your students will learn about the stock market crash, the response of Roosevelt and the New Deal, and much more! A gr
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5th - 11th
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Introduction to Forensics Webquest (Print & Digital)
Save time and valuable energy with this NO-PREP, Introduction to Forensics Webquest. This 3-page worksheet takes students to 4 different websites where they will receive a crash course in Forensic Science. This webquest is a great way to introduce a Forensics or Criminology course or could be used as an emergency sub assignment. This assignment was designed for a 90 minute class period, but could be used over a period of 2 days in shorter classes. This resource includes both a PRINT and DIGIT
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8th - 12th
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Julius Caesar - Webquest with Key (Ancient Rome) Google Docs Included
Julius Caesar - Webquest with Key (Ancient Rome) - This 10 page document contains a webquest and teachers key related to the history of Julius Caesar during Ancient Rome. It contains 31 questions from a great history website. It comes with a Google Docs version and a PDF version to allow the teacher versatility in the classroom.Your students will learn about the life of Julius Caesar in Ancient Rome. It covers all of the major people, themes and events related to the life of Julius Caesar in An
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5th - 12th
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Scramble for Africa (Imperialism in Africa) - Webquest with Teacher Key (Google)
Scramble for Africa (Imperialism in Africa) - Webquest with Teacher Key - This 10 page resource focuses on the Scramble for Africa and European imperialism in Africa during the Age of Imperialism. It contains a webquest that uses two different webpages and requires students to complete 31 different questions related to the Scramble for Africa.The resource includes a detailed teacher key for ease of assessment. As well, the resource includes a Google Doc version for use in Google Classroom!Your
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7th - 12th
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World War II Pearl Harbor Internet Scavenger Hunt WebQuest Activity
Looking for a way to introduce or review Pearl Harbor in your classroom? Check out this internet scavenger hunt! Students will use the scaffolded notes to guide their research throughout the website!Includes:- 4 page internet scavenger hunt (editable PDF or printable)- answer keyThis internet scavenger hunt covers Georgia Performance Standards:SS5H6 The student will explain the reasons for America’s involvement in WorldWar II.a. Describe Germany’s aggression in Europe and Japan’s aggression in A
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3rd - 8th
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Also included in: World War II Unit Bundle (WWII, WW2)
Renaissance Art Web Quest | Explore Florence, Da Vinci, and Michelangelo!
In this highly-engaging Renaissance Art Web Quest, students explore the birth of the European Renaissance and the work of famous artists like Leonardo Da Vinci and Michelangelo! Students explore the Mona Lisa, The Last Supper, David, and the Sistine Chapel!☆ ☆ Get this engaging resource (and a huge discount) when you purchase my Renaissance activities unit located here bundle!Enjoy the paper, in-class version or the included 1:1 Google version! Also, QR codes are included so students can use th
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5th - 8th
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Civil War - Causes of the Civil War - Webquest with Key (Google Docs)
Civil War - Causes of the Civil War - Webquest with Key (Google Docs) - This 12 page Civil War document contains a webquest and teachers key related to the basics of the Civil War and its causes. It contains 31 questions from an excellent history website.Your students will learn about the history of the major causes of the Civil War in terms of its historical significance in American History. The webquest deals with all of the major events, people and themes of the causes of the Civil War. Speci
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5th - 11th
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National Parks Virtual Field Trip: Visit 5 Parks Across the U.S. (Google Earth)
Take a virtual road trip to learn about the top 5 most visited National Parks in the United States! Students will use Google Earth and multiple print and digital sources to quickly draw information to answer questions pertaining to the National Parks. This activity includes both print and digital options.Students will learn about the following:Great Smoky Mountains National ParkGrand Canyon National ParkZion National ParkYosemite National ParkRocky Mountain National ParkHow it Works:Students beg
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5th - 8th
Russian Revolution - Webquest with Key
6 page webquest and teachers key related to the basics of the Russian Revolution. It contains 12 questions from the historycrunch.com website and the Alpha History website.Your students will learn about how the Russian Revolution impacted Russian society in general and the major contributions it made to World War One and bringing communism to the country. Specifically, your students will learn about how it led to the the end of Czarist Regime of Nicholas II, and the establishment of a Marxist Re
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6th - 12th
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