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Social studies webquests for homeschool
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)
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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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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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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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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Maya Aztec and Inca Mesoamerica Web Quest Activity Lesson
In this highly engaging Inca, Aztec, and Maya Civilizations WebQuest on Mesoamerica, students complete a web quest on the three major Mesoamerican Civilizations, the Inca, Aztec, and Maya! This resource is included in my Mesoamerica Unit Bundle to teach the Inca, Maya, and Aztec.The web quest begins with students using the internet or their textbook to identify the three major civilizations and complete a short, introductory map activity! Then, students look at some basic questions for each of
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5th - 8th
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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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National Parks Virtual Field Trip with Reading Passages, Explore 5 US Parks
Take a virtual road trip to learn about the top 5 most visited National Parks in the United States! Students will use multiple print and digital sources to draw information to answer questions about the National Parks. A reading passage is included for each of the five U.S. National Parks your students will visit. A printable and Google Slides version are included in this file. Students will learn about the following:Great Smoky Mountains National ParkGrand Canyon National ParkZion National Park
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5th - 8th
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French Revolution - Webquest with Key (Google Docs Included)
12 page French Revolution document contains a webquest and teachers key, which was the event that transitioned France from a society based on feudalism to one based on the principles of a republic. The French Revolution, along with the American Revolution, would be a major turning point in the history of Western culture. It contains 45 questions from a great history website.Your students will learn about the major events, people and themes. Specifically, your students will learn about the causes
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6th - 12th
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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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Types of Government Digital Scavenger Hunt
Take your students on an exciting global journey to discover diverse forms of government with our "Government Types Digital Scavenger Hunt." This interactive and educational resource is designed to engage learners of all ages, making it easy to adapt to various teaching styles and preferences.What's Included:Interactive World Map: A visually captivating map featuring clickable links and QR codes that transport students to countries around the world with different types of government.Government T
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6th - 12th
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Also included in: Middle School World Cultures & Geography Course
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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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
Underground Railroad and Harriet Tubman - Webquest Bundle (Google Docs)
Underground Railroad and Harriet Tubman - Webquest Bundle - Webquest bundle with one webquest for the Underground Railroad and the other for Harriet Tubman. Totals 20 pages related to Underground Railroad and Harriet Tubman in the United States and the its role during the history of American slavery. It contains 62 questions from a great history website, and comes with detailed teacher keys and Google Docs.With this webquest, your students will analyse text from the history website. Specificall
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5th - 10th
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Pearl Harbor Day Digital Web Quest Activity | US History and World War II Lesson
Teach your students about Pearl Harbor with this digital web quest activity. Students will be engaged as they learn about the events that took place at Pearl Harbor during World War II with this digital guided research activity. Students will use the provided links and watch videos as they learn about this important event in history. This internet based scavenger hunt would be a great activity for the month of December. This is the perfect activity for language arts, social studies, technology
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4th - 6th
World Geography Bell Ringer: All Countries of the World (Year Long Entry Tasks)
By the end of the year, your students will have gained a broad understanding of 200+ countries, territories, and special collectives of the world. Discover facts and use the internet to research important data about a different country every day (5 days a week) with this bell ringer. This resource covers both physical and human geography. Answer keys are included.PLEASE CLICK THE PREVIEW FOR MORE INFORMATIONDigital & Print: This bell ringer includes both a print version and a digital version
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7th - 10th
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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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Alexander the Great - Webquest with Key (Google Doc Included)
Alexander the Great Webquest with Key - This 8 page document contains a webquest and teachers key related to the basics of the life of Alexander the Great. It contains 21 questions from a great history website.Your students will learn about the impact of Alexander the Great in history and on modern leaders. Specifically, your students will learn about the military conquest that Alexander the Great carried out against the Persian Empire. Overall, your students will appreciate Alexander the Great
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5th - 10th
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3 Branches of Government Virtual Field Trip
In this lesson, students will explore the branches of the American government via 360 scenes of the White House, Supreme Court Building, and the Capitol Building. These 360 scenes have information pinned around the virtual reality scene. The information pinned is what students will use to answer the following questions on their Google Doc:1. WHO: Who makes up this branch?2. WHAT: What is the purpose/function of this branch?3. WHERE: Where does this branch meet? Building name? 4. WHAT ELSE: Note
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5th - 12th
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World United States Geography Scavenger Hunt Activity Great for World Geography
In this World Geography Scavenger Hunt activity, students learn more about World and United States geography, time zones, population, and features from around the world. This product is best used with class computers as many sites and maps are included via hyperlink, however paper copies will work great when combined with an atlas (or copies of World and United States maps). This product is now 1:1 Google compatible -- just share through Google or assign via Google Classroom!This World Geograp
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4th - 8th
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Women's Suffrage Internet Webquest Activity - 19th Amendment
This Women's Suffrage Webquest Internet Activity allows students the opportunity to explore 4 different websites as they learn about the Women's Suffrage Movement. Students will learn about famous women like Sojourner Truth and Susan B. Anthony and the fight of women like them that eventually led to the passing of the 19th Amendment. Newly updated format! I revised this entire activity as of November 21, 2023. My students LOVE this webquest! It keeps them engaged in learning.This activity includ
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4th - 6th
Renaissance: Important People of the Renaissance Webquest
Important People of the Renaissance Webquest Students will gain basic knowledge about 17 significant people from the Renaissance. The Important People of the Renaissance Webquest uses the following great website.http://www.ducksters.com/biography/Click here to view the website.My students enjoy learning new facts about the Renaissance from the website. I usually use this activity as a review or introduction activity for my middle school students and it takes at least one to two class periods for
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4th - 8th
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WORLD GEOGRAPHY SCAVENGER HUNT | WebQuest
This fun World Geography WebQuest (Scavenger Hunt) contains 60 questions and is a great way for students to learn more about the Geography of the World and other fun facts and trivia questions, while enhancing their internet research skills. An ANSWER KEY and teacher directions are provided. The internet scavenger hunt can be done as a whole class, in small groups, individually and even at home as part of distance or remote learning.This resource is not only google classroom friendly, but also i
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5th - 8th
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Also included in: World Scavenger Hunts BUNDLE | World WebQuest BUNDLE
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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