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8th grade computer science research for Easel Activities
Ancient Rome City of Pompeii Webquest - Nonfiction Reading and Research
The city of Pompeii was a major resort city during the times of Ancient Rome. However, in 79 AD, disaster struck the city when it was buried under 20 feet of ash and debris from the eruption of the nearby volcano, Mount Vesuvius. As your students learn about this famous historic city and what amazing discoveries archeologists would later find, they gain factual information while learning to read for information and using research skills. Supports CCSS.ELA-Literacy.RI.6.1-8.1 and CCSS.RH.6-8.7
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6th - 8th
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Also included in: Ancient Rome Bundle A 5 WebQuest Collection
Coral Reef Biome WebQuest-Nonfiction Reading and Research- Ecology
The coral reef is one of the major marine biomes. Although it is a relatively small biome, around 25% of the known marine species live in coral reefs. Your students will read for information and learn all about this fascinating aquatic biome. I added an Easel version of this webquest. I made the links active within Easel and provided answer boxes. You can assign it from Google classroom or from Easel. Some of the extension activities are not included if the Easel format did not support them. Sup
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5th - 8th
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Autonomous Vehicle Research Project and CER Writing for STEM, Robotics, and AI
Artificial intelligence is a hot topic! Help your students learn about new technologies and the benefits and limitations with this autonomous car research project. Students will gather information from text and video sources. Then they will craft an argumentative essay using the CER format. Get all 4 STEM Research Projects here and save 20%!The lesson meets science, reading, and writing standards. Students begin with gathering evidence from a video and an article. The sources introduce students
Grades:
6th - 10th
3D Printing Research Project for Middle School STEM and Sub Plans
Are you a STEM teacher starting a unit on 3D printing? Are your students curious about this rapidly growing and evolving technology? Introduce your students to the basics of 3D printing and its future uses and impacts with this low-prep research project. Students will gather information from text and video sources. Then they will craft an argumentative essay using the CER format.Get all 4 STEM Research Projects here and save 20%!The lesson meets science, reading, and writing standards. Students
Grades:
6th - 9th
Public Service Announcement (PSA) - World Issues
What are you passionate about?How can you change the mind of others?Students will research a world issue that they are very interested in and decide how they will showcase that issue in a visually appealing video that is only 60-90 seconds long. How can they gain people’s attention and make them act? Their PSA's will be professional looking and rock solid in terms of research.This is their chance to make a difference!Included are:* Introduction flyer to the project* PSA Rules and Guidelines she
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7th - 12th
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Food Chain and Food Web WebQuest:
A food chain describes how different organisms eat each other, starting out with a plant and ending with an animal. Your students will read for information and learn all about the importance of the various food chains that sustain life on our planet. I've included a writing assignment.I added an Easel version of this resource. I’ve added answer boxes and removed the key. You can assign it from Google classroom or from Easel. The key can be found in the pdf version. Supports:CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.
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4th - 8th
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Bones and The Human Skeleton- WebQuest:-CCSS .RI.4.1-8.1-.RI.4.2-8.2
All the bones in the human body together are called the skeletal system. The skeletal system provides strength and rigidity to our body so we don't just flop around like jellyfish . Your students will read for information and learn all about the importance of the bones in the human skeleton. I've included 2 writing assignments and a word find for early finishers.Supports:CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.RI.4.1-8.1CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.RI.4.2-8.2Answer Key includedI added an Easel version of this webquest. I made t
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4th - 8th
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Also included in: Social Studies, Science, Language Arts, & Health Webquest Bundle
Global Warming- WebQuest:
Global warming is the term used to describe the rising of the average temperature on Earth. It has to do with the overall climate of the Earth rather than the weather on any given day. Your students will read for information and learn all about the huge impact global warming can have on the earth’s environment.I've included a writing assignment.I added an Easel version of this resource. I’ve added answer boxes and removed the key. You can assign it from Google classroom or from Easel. The key
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4th - 8th
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NGSS:
MS-ESS3-5
Dangerous Weather -Webquest
Some weather can be dangerous. Your students will read for information and learn about weather situations that can cause damage and even hurt people.Supports:CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.RI.4.1-8.1CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.RI.4.2-8.2Answer Key includedI added an Easel version of this resource. I’ve added answer boxes and removed the key. You can assign it from Google classroom or from Easel. The key can be found in the pdf version. ********************************************************************Although I fr
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4th - 8th
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Water Pollution WebQuest:
Water pollution can have disastrous effects on the environment. This quest will help you understand the effects of water pollution, and possible solutions that we can all do to help solve this problem. Using this webquest as a guide, your students will read for information and learn all about land pollution.I've included a writing assignment and a word search for reinforcement and early finishers.Supports:CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.RI.4.1-8.1CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.RI.4.2-8.2Answer Key includedI added an Eas
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4th - 8th
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Also included in: Land, Water, and Air Pollution Bundle
Wind Energy WebQuest:
Using this webquest as a guide, your students will read for information and learn all about wind energy and its importance to our future. The answer key is included.I've included a writing assignment and a word search for extra credit or for early finishers.Supports:CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.RI.4.1-8.1CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.RI.4.2-8.2Answer Key includedI added an Easel version of this webquest. I made the links active within Easel and provided answer boxes. You can assign it from Google classroom or from Eas
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4th - 8th
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Also included in: Renewable Resources - Bundle Of Webquests
STEM Innovators Research Paper Project — Science ELA — CCSS Rubric
Immerse your students in the world of STEM innovation with this comprehensive research guide. Unlock the achievements of a groundbreaking innovator as your students embark on a journey of discovery, from planning their research to crafting a polished essay. This resource is thoughtfully designed with scaffolded activities to guide students through each step of the learning process.Through engaging research activities, students will explore the life and contributions of an influential innovator i
Grades:
7th - 10th
Steve Jobs Research Organizer & Paper Assignment — Computer Science — CCSS
What made Steve Jobs so special? Guide students through learning about the co-founder of Apple Computers Steve Jobs with this versatile research planner and essay assignment designed to shepherd learning from information gathering to the development of a polished research essay through the use of L-EA’s thoughtfully scaffolded activities. The basis of a weeks-long research unit or just a “10-second sub plan” (just print and drop on your desk!), this product includes (See PREVIEW):A Steve Jobs es
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6th - 10th
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Air Pollution WebQuest
Air pollution and the release of gasses into the atmosphere can have many negative effects on the environment. This quest will help you understand the effects of air pollution, and possible actions that we can all do to help solve this problem. Using this webquest as a guide, your students will read for information and learn all about land pollution.I've included a writing assignment and a word search for reinforcement and early finishers.Supports:CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.RI.4.1-8.1CCSS.ELA-LITERACY
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4th - 8th
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Also included in: Land, Water, and Air Pollution Bundle
Bill Gates Research Organizer & Paper Assignment — Computer Science — CCSS
How did Bill Gates get rich? Guide students through learning about the co-founder of Microsoft Bill Gates with this versatile research planner and essay assignment designed to shepherd learning from information gathering to the development of a polished research essay through the use of L-EA’s thoughtfully scaffolded activities. The basis of a weeks-long research unit or just a “10-second sub plan” (just print and drop on your desk!), this product includes (See PREVIEW):A Bill Gates essay writin
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6th - 10th
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Biomass Energy- WebQuest:
Using this webquest as a guide, your students will read for information and learn all about the renewable resource biomass and its importance to our future.I've included a writing assignment and a word search for early finishers.Supports:CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.RI.4.1-8.1CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.RI.4.2-8.2Answer Key includedI added an Easel version of this webquest. I made the links active within Easel and provided answer boxes. You can assign it from Google classroom or from Easel. Some of the extension act
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4th - 8th
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Land Pollution Webquest
Land pollution can be one of the most visible types of pollution. This quest will examine what is included, the effects of land pollution, and what we can do about it. Using this webquest as a guide, your students will read for information and learn all about land pollution.I've included a writing assignment and a word search for reinforcement and early finishers.Supports:CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.RI.4.1-8.1CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.RI.4.2-8.2Answer Key includedI added an Easel version of this webquest. I made
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4th - 8th
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Also included in: Land, Water, and Air Pollution Bundle
Scientist Biography Video Research Project - Google Doc link included!
Use this project in-person OR as a digital distance learning activity! Give your students a new way of presenting biographical research with a video. 3-steps for student work includes research, planning and final project. Included: - detailed lesson plan- student PDF worksheets- link to student worksheets in Google Docs- detailed rubric
Grades:
6th - 8th
NGSS:
MS-ETS1-3
Also included in: Video Research Projects for Science - Google Doc link included!
Ada Lovelace Biography Research Activity
This activity provides an opportunity for independent researching of Ada Lovelace who is known as a pioneer in computing. The resources contained within this activity have been designed for use in the classroom to assist in covering a topic or outcome. They have been formatted to allow for quick printing of individual lessons. Each worksheet has been formatted to allow for students to write their name and the date the lesson was given. Suggestions for using this activity.1. Students can con
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7th - 10th
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Alan Turing Biography Research Activity
This activity is designed to give students an opportunity to research Alan Turing and his life and career in the computing industry.Suggestions for using this activity.1. Students can conduct individual research using their personal device, the school computer room or by utilising the school library. You may wish to have the students work in groups of two or individually to complete the work sheet.2. Students can be called on to provide answers to questions following their research.3. The teache
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7th - 10th
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Organs WebQuest:-CCSS .RI.4.1-8.1-.RI.4.2-8.2
Organs are grouped together into organ systems. Organ systems perform a specific task. In most animals there are ten major organ systems. Your students will read for information and learn all about the major organ systems. I've included 2 writing assignments.Supports:CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.RI.4.1-8.1CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.RI.4.2-8.2Answer Key includedI added an Easel version of this webquest. I made the links active within Easel and provided answer boxes. You can assign it from Google classroom or from Ea
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4th - 8th
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Career Choices Project
This product includes the resources for either 4, 5, or 6 ready-to-go assignments for an entire career choices project. Complete with links to the Bureau of Labor Statistics and the Teen’s Guide to the Real World, students will enjoy meaningful internet research. Every assignment has an added introduction page that provides information about strategies for decision making, visualizing, planning, and presenting.Teachers can also share student work with other students for peer critiques or as sam
Grades:
7th - 10th
Elon Musk Research Organizer & Paper Assignment — Technology — CCSS Rubric
How did Elon Musk get so famous? Guide students through learning about billionaire businessman Elon Musk with this versatile research planner and essay assignment designed to shepherd learning from information gathering to the development of a polished research essay through the use of L-EA’s thoughtfully scaffolded activities. The basis of a weeks-long research unit or just a “10-second sub plan” (just print and drop on your desk!), this product includes (See PREVIEW):An Elon Musk essay writing
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6th - 10th
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Charles Babbage Biography Research Activity
The resources provides an opportunity for students to conduct a research lesson on Computer pioneer Charles Babbage. The activity can be used for a variety of reasons and in different ways (See suggestions below)Sample solution included with the resource.Suggestions for using this activity.1. Students can conduct individual research using their personal device, the school computer room or by utilising the school library. You may wish to have the students work in groups of two or individually
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7th - 10th
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