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Social studies webquests for staff
Ancient Greece Webquest
This is a MASSIVE webquest designed for students to learn about Ancient Greece by visiting the BBC Bitesize website, reading information on various topics, and recording answers to prompted questions.
Topics include (one whole page for each!):
-- the Ancient Greeks.
-- the Olympic Games.
-- Living in an Ancient Greek Family.
-- Ancient Greek Gods and Heroes.
-- Ancient Greek Culture.
-- Ancient Greeks at War.
-- Ancient Greeks Changing the World.
This webquest could be administered across mul
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7th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education, Staff
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Brain Webquest
This ZIP file contains an editable Microsoft Word document (as well as a PDF version) of a webquest meant to help students discover the location and functions of the brain along with exploring the latest research in brain development. It can be used with any Biology, Psychology, or AP Psychology course.Students are asked to visit a variety of websites to learn information regarding brain parts, brain functions, and brain development over time. Major tasks include describing the purpose of vari
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9th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education, Staff
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Developmental Psychology Webquest
This ZIP file is a webquest (in both an editable Microsoft Word document as well as a PDF version) meant to help students learn and review information regarding developmental psychology.Students are asked to visit a variety of websites to perform the following tasks: view Beyonce's music video for her song "If I Were a Boy" and examine it for gender norm discussion, take the Bem Sex-Role Inventory to determine their levels of masculinity and femininity, and examine ethical scenarios through the
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9th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education, Staff
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Career Exploration - Law, Public Safety, Corrections and Security
Career Exploration is an important part of education. These are easy to use, self explanatory worksheets. They are meant to be a supplement to an already existing Careers unit, or great for using when you have a guest teacher, or even when you are trying to encourage students to look outside their own sphere. In this one, students use the Bureau of Labor Statistics website to explore careers in Career Cluster: Law, Public Safety, Corrections and Security. Download this file or buy the entire bun
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K - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education, Staff
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Psychoactive Drugs Webquest
This is a ZIP file that contains an editable Microsoft Word document as well as a PDF version for a webquest designed to be used during a"States of Consciousness" unit in a Psychology or AP Psychology class, but it could also fit in with a health course or other fields as well. Students visit a number of website to learn about various psychoactive drugs. They view the Mouse Party website to see how drugs affect the brains of the party mice, watch animated cartoons that depict effects of drug u
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7th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education, Staff
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Big Five Trait Personality Test
This ZIP file contains both an editable Microsoft Word document as well as a PDF version.Students take an online survey that measures their personality via the "big five" characteristics - conscientiousness, agreeableness, neuroticism, openness to experience, and extraversion. The document walks them through the survey and asks them to record and reflect on their results.Please note that this webquest contains links to outside websites for additional content to expand upon topics. At the time o
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7th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education, Staff
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Investigating Media Bias (A HyperDoc / Webquest)
-Includes: Printable, Interactive Word Doc (.docx) for use as HyperDoc or Webquest, Exemplar Answers (Answer Key), and 'Tips for Optimizing Your Students' Educational Experience' -Recommended Target Audience: Grades 7-12-Subjects: U.S. Government, Civics, Journalism, Research, Fake News & Fact-Checking, Media Bias-Unit: Influence of Media Tennessee State Standard: GC.33-Materials Needed: Computers with Internet Access (Smartphones can be used to access,
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6th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education, Staff
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La identidad y diversidad en España | Gráficas interpretativas con preguntas
Great introduction to Spain! I created this product for my unit on Spanish diversity I wanted my students to really see the diversity of the country by using facts and without much guidance from an adult. The charts and graphics cover the following themes:EconomyLanguagesDiversityCultureWeatherGeographyGastronomyAnd more!¡Excelente introducción a España! Creé este producto para una unidad sobre la diversidad española. Quería que mis alumnos vieran realmente la diversidad del país utilizando dato
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3rd - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education, Staff
Yin and Yang: Chinese Philosophy in Four Minutes Video Worksheet
This video worksheet allows students to learn about the Yin and Yang. The worksheet helps students understand Chinese culture and philosophy. The video is great for visual learners and helps break up class time so students are more focused throughout the entire period. My students love these short engaging videos and have a better understanding of world history. This activity is very easy to use. All you have to do is hand out the worksheet to the students and play the video from the following
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5th - 12th, Staff
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Also included in: Ancient Asia Short Video Worksheet Collection Bundle
Grand Canyon 360° virtual field trip ESL/EFL English
Step into the breathtaking beauty of the Grand Canyon from your classroom with this immersive 360-degree virtual tour! The information is adapted for Pre-Intermediate learners (and higher) so your students don't get frustrated. Although the information is adapted for ESL learners, the virtual trip can also be used for native speakers as well!Watch the intro video to see what it's like:)Just send one link to your students, and that's all they need! Everything is in one place!⭐Key Features of the
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7th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education, Staff
Also included in: Growing BUNDLE English ESL virtual field trips
Renaissance and Reformation Webquest
This a webquest meant to be used during a Renaissance and Reformation unit in a World Civilizations or World History class. Students visit various websites to learn about the effect the black death had on European society, the beginning of the Renaissance and its emphasis on humanism, inventions during the Renaissance, famous paintings from the Renaissance, the events behind the occurrence of the Reformation, and an update about the Reformation 500 years later.Please also note that this webquest
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7th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education, Staff
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Implicit Racism Webquest
This webquest (which comes in a zip file that includes both an editable Microsoft Word document as well as a PDF version) can be used in any class (such as Psychology, AP Psychology, Sociology) that discusses racism, prejudice, or current events involving police shootings.The activity is going through the Implicit Racism Test on the Harvard Institute website. Students are asked to identify black faces, white faces, and good or bad adjectives and are measured on their reaction speed to determine
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7th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education, Staff
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WebQuest: Just Mercy by Bryan Stevenson
The purpose of this WebQuest is to orient students with the historical context of the novel Just Mercy by Bryan Stevenson. This WebQuest tasks students with defining key vocabulary using Vocab.com and researching pertinent information about Bryan Stevenson, The Equal Justice Initiative, and Walter McMillian using the official Equal Justice Initiative website. The necessary websites are embedded in the Google Slides deck as hyperlinks. This WebQuest activity is intended for secondary English Lan
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7th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education, Staff
Mexican Revolution Concept Map - La Revolución Mexicana Webquest - Organizer
Have your students research the Mexican Revolution using this concept map. I like to use it before reading any novel or film that takes place during the Mexican revolution such as "Like Water for Chocolate" by Laura Esquivel, "Tear This Heart Out" by Angeles Mastretta, "The Underdogs" by Mariano Azuela, "Here's To you Jesusa" by Elena Poniatowska, "Cartucho" by Nellie Campobello, "The Storm that Swept Mexico" and more.Haga que sus estudiantes investiguen la Revolución Mexicana usando este mapa c
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3rd - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education, Staff
Enneagram Personality Test, Presentation, and Podcast Analysis Activity
This activity is based off of the system of organizing personalities into 9 types - The Enneagram. Students LOVE this activity. The Enneagram system is based off of a blend of cultures - Middle East, Russia, United States. It helps students to better understand themselves, their motivations, and fears. As a result they can reflect on their challenges and strengths as they near graduation. They can also better understand how to relate and connect with other people.Included in this purchase is a s
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9th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education, Staff
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Explore Distance versus Displacement using Google Maps activity (Motion Unit)
Students follow 5 simplified steps to use Google Maps to search the directions from their home to school. Then, they find the measured distance (displacement, a straight line on the map) from home to school. Students identify the difference between the two measured values and identify their metric converted value. This activity is highly engaging & can spark a lot of open-ended discussions on mapping and measuring distance. This activity is perfect for a Forces & Motion unit, a lesson on
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3rd - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education, Staff
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Marriage & Divorce Webquest
This webquest allows students to research the current and historical rates of marriage and divorce in the U.S. The students will have to draw conclusions when comparing the two at the end of the assignment.
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5th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education, Staff
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Civil War Webquest
Students use the internet to learn about key figures during the Civil War, historical documents from the war, random trivia about the war, and analyze statistical information from the time period.By purchasing this file, you agree not to make it publicly available (on websites, etc.) or to share with any other teachers. It is intended for classroom use only.
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7th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education, Staff
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Oregon Trail Game Webquest
This ZIP file contains both a Microsoft Word document and a PDF version.Students play the game "Oregon Trail" online and fill out the accompanying webquest worksheet. Students are guided through how to access and play the game, given pointers and advice for beginning their adventure, and instructed how to persevere through their trip down the Oregon Trail. This game webquest was created to be utilized as part of a U.S. History Westward Expansion unit, but could also be folded into other subjec
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4th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education, Staff
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Webquest: Name each state in Mexico. Research and Label map. Geografía
Perfect activity for any teacher designing a unit on Mexico. I had students do this in partners. La geografía de México.Mapa de México. Mexican Map. Mexican geography. Students love this activity.
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3rd - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education, Staff
Why We Laugh Assignment
Standards: Understand the relationship between biology and behavior: Evaluate the extent to which biology impacts behaviors related to sensation, motivation, emotion, and consciousness.This is one of the first activities I do to help introduce psychology to high school students.This worksheet looks at the following: One excerpt from a website (I included the link for teacher purposes)/students will use the provided information and answer questionsOne website that students review and answer quest
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9th - 12th, Staff
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Enneagram Activity
Use this enneagram activity in your classroom for students to learn about their personality types and identify their strengths and weaknesses. Directions:The document will direct students to complete one of three (free) Enneagram tests available online. Once students obtain results, they will then proceed to an analysis of those results. The activity then prompts them to relfect how this could impact their lives and future careers. It also provides links to many resources!This activity is create
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9th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education, Staff
Also included in: Teacher Education Bundle
STEM Career Lifestyle Design Project
If your students are like mine, they will love this project because they will take a walk through the shoes of a grown up.
The purpose of this project is to get your students to make a connection between choosing a career and making real life money decisions. This is an embedded interactive pdf file that the students can link to other websites and type on. This will help them to understand how taxes,food, shelter, and other living expenses play a role into career decisions. This is a good begin
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6th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education, Staff
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Investigating the First Thanksgiving
UPDATE: Unfortunately, I do need to update this activity. I have just discovered that Plimoth's You Are The Historian WebQuest has been updated, and the content does appear to have changed.This interactive scavenger hunt activity aligns with the Plimoth Plantation site, https://www.plimoth.org/learn/just-kids/thanksgiving-interactive-you-are-historian, and allows students to explore the site independently or with a partner, answering the questions as they find answers.In order to encourage stude
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6th - 11th, Staff
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