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Presidents' Day short stories webquests
Presidents Day Research Activity - WebQuest Digital Lesson - 4th 5th & 6th Grade
This Presidents Day WebQuest will be the perfect activity to learn about and research US Presidents. In this activity, students will click through links and watch a video about the Presidents and Presidents Day. They will learn things they never knew about this holiday! There are 5 pages of interactive fun! Students will fill out graphic organizers and charts as they learn more about the US Presidents. This is the perfect activity for ELA centers, technology time or a fun social studies project
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4th - 6th
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Abraham Lincoln - Webquest with Key (Google Doc Included)
Abraham Lincoln - Webquest with Key (Google Doc Included) - This 12 page document contains a webquest and teachers key related to the basics of the life of Abraham Lincoln. It contains 35 questions from a great history website. The resource also comes with a Google Doc version for ease of use in Google Classroom!Your students will learn about the life of Abraham Lincoln in the United States. It covers all of the major people, themes and events in the life and significance of life of Abraham Lin
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5th - 11th
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White House: Learn about the White House(A webquest)
Learn about the White House with 10 informative web questions, comprehension and discussion questions and several extension activities.NEW:Check out all my resources(summaries) in one place: Gail's Pinterest PageOver the years, I have developed a number of webquests for Instructor Magazine. All my webquests contain lots of informational facts within the webquest so the students learn something as they are reading the questions. The webquests have extension activities and most of my webquests als
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4th - 9th
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Also included in: Civics! Learn About Our Government: A Bundle of Resources!
Digital Identifying Theme Lesson - Reading Detectives
This is a no-prep reading detectives digital lesson that aims at students learning how to identify the theme of a story. Student's will be identifying and describing the theme of short stories and a known story (Cinderella). They will gain a deeper understanding of common themes and big ideas. This product includes 2 resources. The first resource is a mini lesson on theme. You can use this portion to teach how to identify themes of stories, you can display it while teaching online or on your big
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3rd - 5th
Presidents Webquest (Washington to Biden)
Presidents Webquest (Washington to Biden) Students will gain basic knowledge about the Presidents by completing an internet-based worksheet. The President webquest uses the following great website.http://www.ducksters.com/biography/uspresidents/My students enjoy learning new facts about the Presidents from the website. I usually use this activity as a review or introduction activity for my middle school students and it takes at least one class period for students to cover each time period. High
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4th - 9th
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Also included in: Presidents Lesson Plan Collection bundle
George Washington Webquest
Students will learn about the life of George Washington by completing an internet-based worksheet. The George Washington Webquest uses a great website created by the Mount Vernon Ladies' Association. The website allows students to explore the key events of George Washington life in a very student friendly website. Students read and scroll through the website. The webquest includes 50 questions and has an answer sheet for the teacher. A QR code is included along with the traditional website link.
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6th - 12th
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Also included in: George Washington Lesson Plan Collection
President's Day WebQuest & Word Search Puzzle
This Webquest / Internet scavenger hunt is a perfect one day activity for middle schoolers to learn more about our Presidents and Presidents' Day. This is a fun lesson for technology classes or history classes.The lesson includes teacher and student resources, the student handout and an answer key. Two versions of the WebQuest are included to let teachers print the questions or to provide them digitally as an interactive page in an editable Microsoft PowerPoint file. Additionally, a word searc
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6th - 8th
Celebrated Jumping Frog of Calaveras County by Mark Twain Questions & Activities
These activities are based on the short story "The Celebrated Jumping Frog of Calaveras County" by Mark Twain.
There are so many activities in this lesson, including:
* comprehension/discussion and vocabulary questions for the students to discuss as a class, in a literature circle, or individually to answer
* a graphic organizer for the elements of literature
* a worksheet students can fill out while they watch the movie
* pre- and post-reading activities
* a bubble map for details
* a mini-le
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6th - 9th
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Rikki-Tikki-Tavi Webquest, Part Two (Cobras and Mongooses)
This assignment is PART TWO of an introduction into the classic short story, written by Rudyard Kipling. The webquest requires students to analyze, interpret, and infer facts about the two animals: cobras and mongooses, who are the main characters in the story.
This assignment gives students insight into the natural instincts of the characters, and incorporates technology in the process. I found it very helpful later, when we analyze the interactions between characters.
This is PART TWO of the
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6th - 8th
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President's Day Activity WebQuest
Do you want to make learning about President's Day FUN? Do you want your students to learn about George Washington, Abraham Lincoln, and other presidents? Then download this engaging President's Day Activity WebQuest! This comprehensive research project allows students to explore the lives of George Washington, Abraham Lincoln, and other Presidents' early lives, achievements, and MORE! Easily incorporate this activity into your Winter Holiday plans, civic lessons, or history class. This research
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6th - 9th
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Also included in: President's Day Activity BUNDLE and Bulletin Board Set
Presidents: A Presidential Webquest
President Andrew Johnson had a pet white mouse. President William McKinley had a pet parrot who was trained to whistle, "Yankee Doodle". President James Garfield was the first president to be left- handed AND could write with both hands(and different languages at the same time-Greek and Latin). George H W Bush liked eating pork rinds as a snack. President George Washington was a spelunker, a person that likes searching in caves. John F. Kennedy said, “And so, my fellow Americans, ask not what yo
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4th - 9th
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Also included in: Civics! Learn About Our Government: A Bundle of Resources!
Indian Captive Primary Source Worksheet (French and Indian War)
Captured by Indians, 1758 (The Real Story of Mary Jemison Capture)This worksheet allows students to use a primary source document to learn about the French and Indian War. I use this worksheet to help students better understand the book Indian Captive.This activity is very easy to use. All you have to do is print off the primary source from the following website for classroom use or direct students to the website to answer the worksheet questions. http://www.eyewitnesstohistory.com/cap.htmClick
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5th - 12th
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Also included in: French and Indian War Lesson Plan Collection
Abraham Lincoln DIGITAL ESCAPE ROOM for Google Drive® | Civil War
The Abraham Lincoln DIGITAL Escape Room will take students on a secret mission through two 360° VIEW rooms! This escape room has students decode interesting facts about Abraham Lincoln and the Civil War. Drag the mouse or keypad to move the screen for a 360 view! All you have to do is share the link with your students!! It’s THAT easy! No prior knowledge is needed.***STUDENT GOOGLE ACCOUNTS™ REQUIRED FOR USE***Students will read 4 short passages, then answer questions related to each passage. Af
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5th - 8th
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El hijo por Horacio Quiroga (Uruguay) Bundle
Horacio Quiroga was a master story teller that inspired Gabriel García Márquez and Julio Cortázar. I like to introduce this author to my students by doing a Webquest and then reading "El Hijo". El Hijo is one of the suggested readings for the Spanish Literature AP test. I also have my Spanish Language and Culture AP students read it because it also connects to one of the themes from the textbook Temas (el cuidado de la salud y medicina). Bundle includes:Webquest for the author:https://www.teac
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9th - 12th
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The Tell-Tale Heart Hyperdoc (Great for Distance Learning)
Teach mood and suspense using one of literature's original scary stories, "The Tell-Tale Heart" by Edgar Allan Poe. This Google Hyperdoc includes 7 different steps to take students through anticipatory activities, multiple readings, text analysis, and reflection. The hyperdoc concludes with a choice of two summative activities for students to demonstrate their learning. Utilizes Google Forms, videos, Google Docs, and Padlet. Links and teacher directions for use are included.The steps included
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6th - 12th
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La noche boca arriba por Julio Cortázar Bundle
My students loved this story!!! The bundle includes:Webquest so the students get to know the author prior to reading the story (Key is provided): https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Product/Julio-Cortazar-Webquest-in-Spanish-2873440Slide show in PDF format vocabulary for the story:https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Product/La-noche-boca-arriba-por-Julio-Cortazar-1861437Handout in PDF format to assist students in analyzing the story (Key is provided) https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Product/L
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9th - 12th
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Founding Fathers and Jacksonian Webquest (George Washington to John Tyler)
Founding Fathers and Jacksonian Webquest (George Washington to John Tyler)
Students will gain basic knowledge about our first Presidents by completing an internet-based worksheet. The President webquest uses the following great website.
http://www.ducksters.com/biography/uspresidents/
The wonderful clip art is from The Artventurous Life.
My students enjoy learning new facts about the Presidents from the website. I usually use this activity as a review or introduction activity for my middl
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4th - 10th
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Also included in: George Washington Lesson Plan Collection
Inauguration Day! A Webquest
What is this event in the USA called an "Inauguration"? Taking the oath of office, a big parade and evening balls, Inauguration Day is a very busy day for the incoming President! There are 12 web questions, a Did You Know? section, comprehension questions and extension activities. This resource would be a great activity for around Inauguration Day to learn all about the history and festivities surrounding our country's inauguration procedures. It could be used as a Friday activity or when you a
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5th - 9th
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Also included in: Civics! Learn About Our Government: A Bundle of Resources!
RAY BRADBURY Webquest | Worksheets | Printables
Save time with this no-prep, printable webquest, which features worksheets that enlighten students on the remarkable life and works of RAY BRADBURY, best known as the author of FAHRENHEIT 451. This 9-page printable resource includes 50 questions to help students learn more about Ray Bradbury. Depending on your class time and your individual students, you can . . .assign students to find all the answers ordivide the questions and let students teach each other as they discover the answers. You mig
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8th - 11th
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Also included in: DYSTOPIAN AUTHORS | BUNDLE 2 | WEBQUESTS | WORKSHEETS | PRINTABLES
Mythology unit activities for teaching archetypes: Just the fun stuff bundle!
If you already have a unit on mythology and are looking for activities to add engagement and enthusiasm, this bundle is for you. While the activities focus on Native American myths, this digital escape room and choice board/stations activity can be used with any other mythology unit to diversify the cultures you're covering in class, help students make connections to elements of mythology in modern media, and encourage deeper analysis through comparison and contrast between characters featured i
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8th - 11th
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BUNDLE: Charlotte P. Gilman Webquest and FULL TEXT of THE YELLOW WALLPAPER
Save time with this no-prep, printable webquest featuring worksheets to introduce your high school ELA students to the remarkable life and works of CHARLOTTE PERKINS GILMAN, author of “The Yellow Wallpaper.”This 9-page printable webquest includes 50 questions to help students discover more about CHARLOTTE PERKINS GILMAN. Depending on your class time and your individual students, you might . . .assign students to find all the answers, ordivide the questions and let students teach each other as th
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9th - 12th
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The King of Mazy May by Jack London Questions, Vocabulary, Webquest
These activities are based on the short story "The King of Mazy May by Jack London. There are comprehension/discussion questions for the students as a class, literature circle, or individual to answer, as well as a focus on the elements of literature and vocabulary. There is a graphic organizer for the elements of literature. I think you will love this because it allows students to analyze the story and puts all of the elements in once place for them. There is also a worksheet students can fill
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7th - 9th
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George Washington Exploration Hyperlinked PDF
This hyperlinked PDF is designed to be used on a computer or tablet—perfect for iPads or Chromebooks! More than 30 links to outside websites are embedded in this PDF, so your students are just click away from primary source documents, additional research, videos, and more. Ideal for Washington’s birthday. This is a great general overview and a perfect jumping off point for in-depth discussions or research.This works for many age levels. I’ve used this with my 3rd-5th grade students and my husban
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5th - 12th
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Presidents Day Webquest
Engage your students in an exciting learning journey with this NO-PREP Presidents' Day WebQuest! This interactive and educational resource is designed to spark curiosity and deepen understanding of this holiday while encouraging students to work together. Students will learn about why we celebrate this holiday and research a president of their choice throught the provided links on each slide. They will even get to create a portrait of Abraham Lincoln or George Washington. Check out my Presiden
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3rd - 5th
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