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4th grade writing-expository webquests for staff
Thanksgiving WebQuest (Printable Booklet)
This is a printable booklet about the First Thanksgiving. Your students will need to access the internet. If you want a digital version, click here!This is a wonderful resource. I have used it for years. The children love being able to navigate it on their own, but aren't so crazy about just doing a regular old worksheet so, I created a booklet that corresponds to this website. It is fun and educational. The students will have to reread, listen to text, and comprehend nonfiction text in order to
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3rd - 6th
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Also included in:Â Holiday Activities Bundle
Penguins QR Codes Nonfiction Task Cards
Is your class researching Penguins? Here's a fun penguin web quest using QR codes! --Included--6 Penguin Task Cards with question and QR code to scan to find answerAnswer Recording SheetMini Poster for How to Scan a QR CodePlease preview before downloading! --Product Notes--You will need a mobile device and free QR code reader app to use.This resource is included in my January Bundle.--Related Products--Try decodable reading passages for free! Sign up for my mailing list for a free set of decoda
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1st - 4th
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Ellis Island Interactive Webquest Research Writing Project
This webquest takes students on an interactive tour of Ellis Island. The first 3 pages of the webquest includes guiding focus questions for students to answer as they tour all the rooms of the main building of Ellis Island. Students will view photographs, listen to oral histories, and analyze data. A reflective essay is also included at the conclusion of the essay which allows students to use integrate and cite evidence from the webquest.
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4th - 12th
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Evidence Scavenger Hunt (Google Slides Activity)
This activity is a great way to introduce CITING and EXPLAINING EVIDENCE in a way that relates to students with fun, silly examples, before diving too deep into full on articles or short stories!In this activity, students (either in groups or independently) will search the web, or their own camera rolls, for EVIDENCE in the form of links, screenshots, videos, etc. that SUPPORT the given claims. Then, students practice EXPLAINING how their evidence supports the claim!This resource includes 1 dire
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4th - 8th
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Also included in:Â Citing Textual Evidence BUNDLE
Earth's Materials Research and Online Poster Project
Studying the resources of the earth - minerals, gemstones, earth's resources? Just need a good research project? This project has all the steps laid out, as well as a grading rubric. Students choose an earth's resources from a provided list to research. (Some of the possible choices are: diamond, pearl, gold, silver, clay, loam, sand, granite, ruby, sapphire, uranium, petroleum, and obsidian.)
There are questions in this project to help guide their research. Students should use books, kid-
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2nd - 5th
Utah National Park Webquest
Washington and the Pacific Northwest is home to some of our country's ecologically diverse and unique National Parks, Recreation Areas, and Historic Sites.This Web quest is a great tool for introducing students to research practices, note taking skills, and reading expository text. In addition, it's a great tool for introducing students to the wide array of diverse environments available in Washington's natural beauty. Easily adjusted for multiple grade levels, this resource was originally devel
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3rd - 9th
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Weather and Climate Research Webquest with STEM
This is a weather and climate research project with an informational article writing component, a slideshow presentation, a mini-book activity, and a STEM challenge! Students will learn about weather and climate, what causes weather and climate, and how weather and climate changes.
This NO PREP project includes a 3 vocabulary games (Memory, Picture Books, and Go Fish!), 10 vocabulary cards with definition, a Weather and Climate Conservation Webquest (in a Google Doc format that can be shared wi
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3rd - 5th
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New Mexico National Park Webquest
New Mexico is an enigma for it's preserved indigenous sites, diverse landscapes, and range of ecosystems. New Mexico's National Parks help to showcase some of the state's most precious natural, cultural, and historic resources. This Web quest is a great tool for introducing students to research practices, note taking skills, and reading expository text. In addition, it's a great tool for introducing students to the wide array of diverse environments available in Washington's natural beauty. Eas
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3rd - 8th
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Also included in:Â National Parks Projects
Colorado National Parks Webquest
Colorado is home to some of our country's most precious natural resources and beautiful outdoor spaces. There's a reason it's called "Colorful Colorado!"This Web quest is a great tool for introducing students to research practices, note taking skills, and reading expository text. In addition, it's a great tool for introducing students to the wide array of diverse environments available in Colorado's National Parks, Monuments, and Heritage Areas. Easily adjusted for multiple grade levels, this r
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3rd - 8th
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Also included in:Â National Parks Projects
California National Parks Webquest
California is home to some of our country's most precious natural resources and beautiful outdoor spaces. This Web quest is a great tool for introducing students to research practices, note taking skills, and reading expository text. In addition, it's a great tool for introducing students to the wide array of diverse environments available in California's National Parks, Monuments, Seashores, Historic Sites, and Heritage Areas. Easily adjusted for multiple grade levels, this resource was origina
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3rd - 9th
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Also included in:Â National Parks Projects
Animal Research Project | Digital/Paperless | Google Classroom
This animal research project is great for any informational nonfiction writing unit. Students complete the research project individually in Google Slides. You will receive a Google Drive link to a folder. Make sure you make a copy of the folder/slides before use. Make an additional copy deleting any of the slides you do not want to use. There are editable slides for directions in case you would like to tweak anything. Have your students EACH make a copy of the resource before beginning.This prod
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2nd - 5th
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Mae Jemison: Analyzing Multiple Accounts Webquest and Text-Based Writing
CCSS.RI.5.6, CCSS.W.5.2.A-EThis is a webquest activity that has students analyze six different accounts of the accomplishments of Mae Jemison, and find similarities and differences among the accounts. The accounts of this event are in a variety of formats, from multiple sources (videos, articles, interviews, etc.).Students will determine whether each document is a firsthand or secondhand account, the author's purpose, and analyze for important details/information.In addition to supporting the co
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4th - 8th
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Washington National Park Webquest
Washington and the Pacific Northwest is home to some of our country's ecologically diverse and unique National Parks, Recreation Areas, and Historic Sites.This Web quest is a great tool for introducing students to research practices, note taking skills, and reading expository text. In addition, it's a great tool for introducing students to the wide array of diverse environments available in Washington's natural beauty. Easily adjusted for multiple grade levels, this resource was originally devel
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3rd - 8th
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Also included in:Â National Parks Projects
The Great Plant Experiment Project
Studying the needs of a plant? Looking into the Scientific Method? This student led experiment works on both of these things. Students can work individually or in groups to experiment with one of the needs of a plant: water, air, soil and light.
Students are in control of the entire process, choosing variations, creating hypotheses, and recording observations, as well as compiling and presenting the data in a final project.
This inquiry project includes all of the sheets that students will
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Grades:
2nd - 5th
The 5 Regions of Georgia Informational Book Template (GA Map shaped)
This is an inquiry based project where the students will use a webquest to research information about the 5 regions of Georgia. They will then classify the information related to each lesson under the listed chapters. This book project template includes a title page, a table of contents page (already filled out) and a page for each of the Georgia regions where students can insert their information. It also has a glossary and an index page. The last page has directions on how to use the webquest
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1st - 4th
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Arizona National Parks Webquest
Arizona is home to some of our country's most unique and beautiful National Parks, Recreation Areas, and Historic Sites.This Web quest is a great tool for introducing students to research practices, note taking skills, and reading expository text. In addition, it's a great tool for introducing students to the wide array of diverse environments available in Arizona's natural beauty. Easily adjusted for multiple grade levels, this resource was originally developed for using with 4th graders. This
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3rd - 8th
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Also included in:Â National Parks Projects
Nevada National Park Webquest
Nevada is home to some of our country's most mysterious and secluded National Parks, Recreation Areas, and Historic Sites.This Web quest is a great tool for introducing students to research practices, note taking skills, and reading expository text. In addition, it's a great tool for introducing students to the wide array of diverse environments available in Nevada's natural beauty. Easily adjusted for multiple grade levels, this resource was originally developed for using with 4th graders. This
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3rd - 8th
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Also included in:Â National Parks Projects
Oregon National Parks Webquest
Oregon is home to some of our country's most scenic and historic National Parks, Recreation Areas, and Historic Sites.This Web quest is a great tool for introducing students to research practices, note taking skills, and reading expository text. In addition, it's a great tool for introducing students to the wide array of diverse environments available in Oregon's natural beauty. Easily adjusted for multiple grade levels, this resource was originally developed for using with 4th graders. This is
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3rd - 8th
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Also included in:Â National Parks Projects
National Parks Projects
Distance learning isn't easy for anyone including teachers, students, parents and administrators. Finding innovative ways to facilitate synchronous and asynchronous learning takes time, effort, and intentionality. This bundle of resources provides low-prep, easy to use activities for your virtual or in-person classroom. For teachers who understand the importance of time spent outdoors, this can be an insurmountable barrier. This resource helps to bridge the gap between the digital and natura
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3rd - 9th
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5 Themes of Geography Postcard WebQuest
In this project, geography is fun! Your students will learn about the 5 themes of geography while exploring different cities in the United States. They will choose a city from one of the five main regions of the US and use the provided online resources to gather information. Then they will use their research to write a postcard to someone, sharing all their new knowledge! Students love learning about other places and using their creativity to design a postcard!
Your purchase will give you a li
Grades:
3rd - 6th
American Colonization through Art - Supports Virtual Learning
Students have fun while exploring and engaging in learning the Thirteen American Colonies. Activities include sharing researched knowledge through a mural that portrays their chosen section of the colonies' culture, economy, and geography. Students learn from each other as they unveil and present their artwork to the class, parents, and others. See a sample mural created and presented by my lesson on the Middle Atlantic Colonies.In this integrated unit, students will develop skills in oral langu
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3rd - 6th
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Penguin Web-Quest and Writing Activity
Begin your research project with a fun Web-Quest activity that helps students choose which penguins they would like to study. QR codes are embedded to help students locate quality resources. After studying about four penguins and applying the new information to creating a foldable flip book, students are ready to write a 5-paragraph essay. This is such great practice for students writing informative text.
You may also be interested in my other penguin products:
Print & Go Penguins Bundled P
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3rd - 6th
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Also included in:Â Print and Go Penguins Bundle ~ Fun Foldables
Webquest Activity -Komodo Dragon (Late elementary/middle)
This computer/language arts-based activity asks students to click a link to the San Diego Zoo and read about the Komodo Dragon. The students will be given vocabulary words from the article and asked to define them by clicking on the zoo dictionary links within the article. Students will then gather information in a graphic organizer and write a rough draft for a report based on the information. Students will then be asked to type a report and present it to the teacher or classmates. Students lo
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4th - 10th
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Inventor Magazine WebQuest
So you don't want to do the same old inventor report? This WebQuest is the answer! Your students will conduct research about an invention and it's inventor from a chosen time period in American History. Then they will work in a team to create a magazine with their information.
When you purchase this product, you will receive a link and password to a website that includes all the resources you will need to complete this project! The project website includes:
-Introduction and Task pages that wil
Grades:
4th - 6th
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