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Free 5th grade social studies webquests
Yellowstone National Park Virtual Field Trip (Distance Learning)
Take a Virtual Road Trip to learn about Yellowstone National Park! This resource includes both a Google Slides edition for digital learning, as well as a printable version. Students use Google Earth and multiple print and digital sources to quickly draw information to answer questions pertaining to Yellowstone National Park. This resource is aligned to the Common Core Standards.Students begin by reading a short passage about Yellowstone to build background knowledge before using the amazing feat
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5th - 8th
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World War I Central Powers Internet Scavenger Hunt WebQuest Activity
Looking for a way to introduce or review the Central Powers of World War I in your classroom? Check out this internet scavenger hunt! Students will use the scaffolded notes to guide their research throughout the website!Includes:- 4 page internet scavenger hunt (editable PDF or printable)- answer keyThis internet scavenger hunt covers Georgia Performance Standards:SS5H2 Describe U.S. involvement in World War I and post-World War I America.a. Explain how German attacks on U.S. shipping during the
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3rd - 8th
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Also included in: World War I Unit Bundle (WWI, WW1)
Ancient Greece Webquest Activity
This resource is meant to be an introductory activity for students at the beginning of a unit studying the Ancient Greek civilization. It can be used to introduce a unit or review before a test. All questions are written in such a way that they can be answered rather quickly using a computer.UPDATED: Now with two pages including images, map, and timeline! Also, an answer key has been added to better help you and your students!This should preferably be used in a middle school classroom. I let
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5th - 8th
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Also included in: Ancient Civilizations BUNDLE Webquest Activities
U.S. State Report
Have students fill out this informational brochure as they research one of the 50 states. Students will have to find the state capital, major cities, bodies of water, industries of the state, states that border, state motto, state bird, state flower, and state tree.
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2nd - 5th
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Anne Frank Webquest · Holocaust · Google Link · Answer Key
This webquest utilizes the Anne Frank House website as a primary resource. Students are guided to a more in depth understanding of Anne Frank's life in the Secret Annex while facilitating their own learning. Webquest questions are both informational and inferential. Perfect pre-reading activity for The Diary of Anne Frank or to compliment Holocaust units.Hyperlinks are embedded on webquest pages for seamless student accessibility.Format:You will receive a printer ready PDF file AND a Google
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5th - 12th
Industrial Revolution Cottage Industry vs. Factory System - Questions and Key
Industrial Revolution Cottage Industry vs. Factory System - Questions and Key (6 Pages)
This 6 page Industrial Revolution resource covers the topic of the major points and history of the cottage industry and factory system during the Industrial Revolution. It includes a 3 page set of 9 questions and a 3 page key for teacher assessment. As well, the resource includes charts and graphic organizers for students to organize their ideas easily in relation to the Industrial Revolution. The questi
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5th - 10th
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WebQuest "Sled Dog Racing" - Exploring Primary & Secondary Sources - FREE
HIGH-INTEREST TOPIC THAT PUTS READERS AT EASE. NO PREP PRINTABLES AND EASY DISTANCE LEARNING! Meaningful, guided exploration of AUTHENTIC primary & secondary sources that delve into sled dog racing, a historical event. Students read authentic informational text closely to locate central ideas, use critical thinking skills to determine if sources are primary or secondary, and practice reading informational text, a much-needed skill.THIS RESOURCE IS SO ENGAGINGStudents explore official sled do
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5th - 9th
World War II - Rosie the Riveter - Webquest with Key (FREE)
World War II - Rosie the Riveter - Webquest with Key (FREE) - This 4 page webquest includes 9 questions related to the role of women in World War II and the Rosie the Riveter government campaign by the United States! It includes a key for ease of assessment!
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5th - 11th
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Women of World War II Internet Scavenger Hunt WebQuest Activity
Looking for a way to introduce or review women of World War II in your classroom? Check out this internet scavenger hunt! Students will use the scaffolded notes to guide their research throughout the website!Includes:- 4 page internet scavenger hunt (editable PDF or printable)- answer keyThis internet scavenger hunt covers Georgia Performance Standards:SS5H6 The student will explain the reasons for America’s involvement in WorldWar II.a. Describe Germany’s aggression in Europe and Japan’s aggres
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3rd - 8th
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Also included in: World War II Unit Bundle (WWII, WW2)
Internet Scavenger Hunt - Geographical Features USA - Distance Learning
This internet scavenger hunt is about the geographical features of the USA, including the Gulf of Mexico, the Hudson river and the Erie Canal. An internet scavenger hunt is similar to a webquest, in that students will use the internet to find information. However, internet scavenger hunts are designed for students to search for specific answers, rather than creating an open ended project. Internet scavenger hunts can be done as a whole class, in small groups, individually and even at home.This .
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3rd - 5th
Also included in: Internet Scavenger Hunt Bundle - Fourth Grade - Distance Learning
Berlin Wall Cold War Differentiated Internet Scavenger Hunt WebQuest Activity
Looking for a way to introduce or review the Berlin Wall during the Cold War in your classroom? Check out this differentiated internet scavenger hunt! Students will use the scaffolded notes to guide their research through the website: https://www.jerseygirlgonesouth.com/curriculum/social-studies/cold-war/berlin-wall/.Includes:- instructions page for teacher- 4 page fill in the blank only internet scavenger hunt (editable PDF or printable)- answer key- 4 page open ended comprehension questions an
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5th - 12th
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Also included in: Cold War Unit Bundle
World War I Allied Powers Internet Scavenger Hunt WebQuest Activity
Looking for a way to introduce or review the Allied Powers of World War I in your classroom? Check out this internet scavenger hunt! Students will use the scaffolded notes to guide their research throughout the website!Includes:- 4 page internet scavenger hunt (editable PDF or printable)- answer keyThis internet scavenger hunt covers Georgia Performance Standards:SS5H2 Describe U.S. involvement in World War I and post-World War I America.a. Explain how German attacks on U.S. shipping during the
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3rd - 8th
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Also included in: World War I Unit Bundle (WWI, WW1)
Medieval Manor Life Webquest
From History Ninja, students will explore life in a typical medieval European manor through an investigative online quest. Students will learn about the various buildings, activities, people, and vocabulary of manor life using an interactive website based on an actual primary source diary. Questions have headings to guide and focus the students' explorations. This activity utilizes Word so you can alter the pages to your students' specific needs. This assignment can be done in a computer lab
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5th - 10th
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Virtual Field Trip: The Civil War through Art FREE PREVIEW
Enjoy this free preview! Explore life during the Civil War through famous works of art from the Smithsonian American Art Museum.Click below for the full versionsVirtual Field Trip: The Civil War through ArtVirtual Field Trip: Colonial America through ArtStudents will love following their virtual tour guide through the halls in Washington, DC. Engaging higher level thinking questions will activate their prior knowledge and deepen their understanding of life during the Civil War. Students will eve
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4th - 9th
Wacky Facts About Presidents Reading Worksheets Internet Research Webquest
Wacky Facts About Presidents Reading Worksheets Internet Research WebquestDid you know that one president got stuck in the bathtub at the White House? Do you know which president was good at wrestling? Do you know which president was given a speeding ticket for driving his horse and buggy too fast? Your students will have fun learning wacky facts about presidents as they reinforce their reading and research skills as they work through this webquest. Students use the keywords in each question to
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2nd - 7th
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Also included in: Webquest Bundle of 35 Scavenger Hunt Activities and PowerPoint Lesson
First New Deal Internet Scavenger Hunt WebQuest Activity
Looking for a way to introduce or review the First New Deal in your classroom? Check out this internet scavenger hunt! Students will use the scaffolded notes to guide their research throughout the website!Includes:- 3 page internet scavenger hunt (editable PDF or printable)- answer keyThis internet scavenger hunt covers Georgia Standards of Excellence:SS5H2 Describe U.S. involvement in World War I and post-World War I America.b.Describe the cultural developments and individual contributions in
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3rd - 8th
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Also included in: The Roaring Twenties and Great Depression New Deal Unit Bundle
Free Webquest Task Cards Ancient Rome Mythology
Motivate your students with this free internet scavenger hunt. This set of 16 task cards is a great way to review Roman Mythology while your students are reading for information and using the internet to answer the questions. Each card is a Mini Quest with a link and 2 questions about characters in Roman Mythology.Task cards are great practice for those early finishers that you want to provide with a meaningful review. WebQuests give your students an opportunity to gain factual information wh
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4th - 8th
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Also included in: Ancient Rome Bundle A 5 WebQuest Collection
Code of Hammurabi Webquest
This resource allows students to use a website to learn more about Hammurabi's Code. Questions are pulled straight from the passage.
Great for discussion and to further research the topic of Hammurabi's Code!
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4th - 7th
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The War of 1812 Webquest
Help your students learn a few facts about the War of 1812 they may not have previously known with this webquest featuring a video and article from History.com. Students will learn about Madison's reasons for wanting to go to war, why these reasons were so unpopular at the time, who the "War Hawks" were, and the other countries the young United States were fighting against. This can serve as an introduction to a unit on the War of 1812, if desired.This fillable form requires students to answer q
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4th - 12th
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Prohibition Internet Scavenger Hunt WebQuest Activity
Looking for a way to introduce or review Hoovervilles in your classroom? Check out this internet scavenger hunt! Students will use the scaffolded notes to guide their research throughout the website!Includes:- 3 page internet scavenger hunt (editable PDF or printable)- answer keyThis internet scavenger hunt covers Georgia Standards of Excellence:SS5H2 Describe U.S. involvement in World War I and post-World War I America.b.Describe the cultural developments and individual contributions in the 1
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3rd - 8th
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Also included in: The Roaring Twenties and Great Depression New Deal Unit Bundle
Mathematician Internet Scavenger Hunt
Includes:Detailed introduction directions (takes about 8 minutes) to get students started on assignmentStudent directions and worksheet to fill in answers on scavenger huntAddress to website to find everything on scavenger huntAnswer key
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5th - 9th
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American Revolution Introduction Webquest Printable Google and Kami
Get students excited to learn about the American Revolution with this introduction Webquest. This resource is a fun way to kick off your American Revolution Unit. This resource includes a free printable version, Google Slides version, and a blank version to upload to Kami. Quick and easy setup plus directions to post these assignments in your Google Classroom are helpful.Students can work together with a partner, small groups, independently or as a whole group using their critical thinking skil
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3rd - 6th
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Virtual Field Trip - 7 Wonders of the World
Take a virtual field trip to the 7 Wonders of the World using http://www.panoramas.dk/Share the Google Doc with your students. Have students click the link, explore the 7 Wonders, and answer the questions!
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2nd - 7th
The Roaring Twenties: Great Migration & Harlem Renaissance WebQuest (FREE)
This interactive lapbook is a great way for your students to organize information about the Great Migration and the Harlem Renaissance. This lapbook can be used with your own textbook, reading guides, or choice of websites. However, within this resource you will find a lesson plan with links to websites that I specifically use when teaching this content. A page of QR Code links that can be accessed using a QR reader (such as an app on a phone or tablet) is provided, but you can use this lapbook
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5th - 7th
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