Internet Scavenger Hunt WebQuest Activity - Mental Health - Distance-Learning

Your middle school students will improve their internet research skills by responding to enticing questions in this mental health inquiry-based learning resource. This internet scavenger hunt WebQuest activity helps your students learn about mental health! They'll learn about various disorders, stigmas, and misconceptions through fact-checking prompts and questions. They'll learn how to answer a question and find reliable sources properly.

According to Education World, ''Internet scavenger hunts are a way for students to practice problem-solving, improve their reading and comprehension skills, and learn how to search the Internet.'' Scavenger hunts have quickly become one of the most popular resources among teachers. I, for one, use internet scavenger hunts in my classroom to consolidate their understanding of various topics. It's also a great way to get them to utilize technology in the classroom.

As a teacher looking to enhance your students' internet research skills, this WebQuest activity is the perfect solution. With 50 engaging and thought-provoking questions or factual/false statements, your students will conduct online searches to find reliable sources and accurately answer each prompt. This activity focuses on mental health, allowing your students to learn about various disorders, stigmas, and misconceptions while improving their critical thinking skills.

Google Forms

This resource, including a Google Forms version of the questions, is also ideal for distance learning. In addition to the 50 unique questions or statements, this resource includes long response pages for elaborating answers, a create-your-own list activity, and an answer key. Whether you're looking for a consolidation activity or a no-prep option, this WebQuest scavenger hunt is a valuable addition to your lesson plans.

Is this resource for you?

• Distance Learning: As more schools adopt distance learning models, resources like internet scavenger hunts can be invaluable for keeping students engaged and motivated while learning from home. This resource's Google Forms questionnaire version makes it an ideal choice for distance learning.

• Consolidation Activities: This resource is perfect for consolidation activities because it is self-contained and requires no preparation. It can be an excellent way for students to reinforce their understanding of mental health topics while developing their research skills.

• Substitute Teachers: When a teacher is absent, it can be challenging for a substitute teacher to pick up where the regular teacher left off. A resource like this internet scavenger hunt can provide a structured activity for students to work on while the substitute teacher gets up to speed.

• Supply Plans: In cases where a teacher needs to take a leave of absence, this resource can be an excellent addition to supply plans. It is easy to use, requires no preparation, and can provide a meaningful learning experience for students even when their regular teacher is absent.

This resource includes: 

• 50 unique fact questions or statements 
• long response pages (elaborating on their answers)
• create your list activity
• answer key
• Long Response page
• Google Forms version of questions (just added)
• Easel activity added 03/01/2023
• Extended activities page 03/02/2023

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✬If you're interested in teaching your students the difference between fact and fiction, check out these resources:

• Fact-Checking, A Guide to Knowing Fact vs. Fiction, Middle School Resources
• Fake News - Learning To Spot The Truth - A Guide To Identifying Misinformation

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