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Computer Science Webquest: 8 Ways Computer Technology Solves Real Problems
From artificial intelligence to artificial limbs, computer science is changing lives, and the way we work and find solutions to problems. These 8 (actually 10 with an added nonprofit example!) scenarios present problems in life (such as car safety, and graffiti), ask students to think and reflect quietly about these problems cause damage and how computers might solve them, and then show cutting edge videos from the past 3 years that employ solutions using computers and automation. Updated for 2
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6th - 9th
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Hero's Journey Webquest (Intro to The Odyssey)
I am teaching Ancient Greece, Greek gods and goddesses, and The Odyssey. I needed an introductory activity to have students engage with the major theme that the heroes of a culture are a reflection of the values of the people, and this concept is fluid across generations. I have created a Webquest to have students ask themselves: what is a hero? There are many types of heroes that are referenced in multiple types of media. This webquest gives students a task to complete and 15 various resources
Grades:
7th - 12th
Webquest - Populism
The Populist Movement is frequently glossed over because of time constraints. If this is your problem (like mine), this webquest is for you!!Students will examine the causes for the rise of populism, the Farmers' Alliances, the Populist Party, the election of 1896, and some of the legacy of populism in the U.S. Students will make connections to the election of 2016 and evaluate the positive and negatives of the movement.
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9th - 12th
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assignment - Fact or Fake? critical thinking lesson plan with Fake News handout
Unraveling the Web of Fake News: Engage and Educate Your Students Just In - Updated on 17/08/2023 Unlock a captivating resource that empowers you to equip your students with the ultimate tool against misinformation: critical thinking. Introducing our meticulously crafted package that dives deep into the world of fake news, tailored to captivate young minds and foster thoughtful discussions.Unveil the Truth Behind the Headlines Explore the Evolution of Deception Discover the captivating history
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6th - 9th
Exploring the Mystery Genre as a Special Agent -Webquest
Students assume the role of special agents to explore the components of mysteries before creating their own mini mysteries. They visit the FBI website and create special agent IDs before reading, mapping and solving short mysteries in print and on the Internet. This simulation includes a list of short mysteries in print and an excellent set of websites for students to visit throughout the webquest. At each site, they collect a graphic and the site's web address to create a set of web stamps, s
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5th - 9th
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Holiday Trivia Digital Breakout Box Escape Room
Who doesn't love a good breakout box?! This Holiday Trivia Breakout Box is a great way to keep your students engaged and entertained in those last few hours before Winter break!Students can work alone or together to answer sixteen different questions about Christmas, Hanukkah, and Kwanzaa. The questions range from history facts, to movie trivia, to math brain teasers, to good old-fashioned holiday jokes. These questions are designed to test their critical thinking and their researching skills. T
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4th - 9th, Staff
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Criminal Justice Webquest
This Webquest covers topics of mass incarceration, criminal justice, undercover cops, and operation D-Minus (the origin for Lin-Manuel Miranda's 21 Chump Street). It is intended to provide background knowledge on the criminal justice system in the United States while also having students form opinions of possible reform.www.zunal.com//webquest.php?w=401534
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5th - 12th
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Exploring Exponential Function Transformations - Google Doc
Has students manipulate the variables of an absolute value function to determine patterns and draw conclusions. There are 7 practice problems on the back, plus an assignment to create a foldable that summarizes the information. Google Doc, fully editable.
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8th - 11th
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Exploring Absolute Value Function Transformations - Google Doc
Has students manipulate the variables of an absolute value function to determine patterns and draw conclusions. There are 7 practice problems on the back, plus an assignment to create a foldable that summarizes the information. Google Doc, fully editable.
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8th - 11th
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What do you want to be when you grow up?
I have asked my students this multiple times and am always surprised how often my middle schoolers want to be a professional athlete. I made this WebQuest mostly with them in mind, but also for the students to learn what else is out there for them after high school. There are questions for either:
Professional Athlete
University/College
Skilled Labor/Certificate programs
I have included a link to the website that I created for this WebQuest that will help the students find their answer and i
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7th - 12th
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Systems of Equations Performance Task - Cell Phone Plans
Students select two cell phone plans to compare using the website www.whistelout.com/CellPhones and utilize their knowledge of systems of equations to answer guiding questions. A wonderful way to connect math to the real world.A *PERFECT* option for an assessment that isn't multiple choice! :)
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8th - 12th
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Analyzing Misleading Graphs
Students are to find a graph online. They are given a url and other resources on how to find it. From there, they are to write a paragraph analyzing the validity of the graph. They are to include the title, resource, what the article is trying to convey, how it is/is not misleading, and at least two suggestions on how to make the graph more clear. Since this is a web-based assignment, it would be perfect for distance learning. Included:Student directions (in word doc so editable for your classro
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7th - 12th
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Compound Interest (Exponential Growth) Project
Students will use compound interest to determine if a college fund that was started for them as a baby will cover all of the expenses once it is time to go to college.
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9th - 12th
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Why Do Cats Purr? Mystery Doug - Distance Learning
Mystery Science is a great resource for learning about science. Students watch a quick, fun, and engaging science video on the selected topic. I have included a Google Doc for students to answer questions related to the video.All questions are editable to meet the required grade level or higher-level thinking for that student!This is a fun science Webquest lesson!What You Get:You will receive a premade Google Doc that includes questions and a video link to the Mystery Doug topic. Use this doc in
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1st - 12th
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Keith Haring and Aboriginal Art
This unit on the connection between the styles of Keith Haring and The Aborigines includes:
* A PowerPoint presentation
* A WebQuest on Keith Haring
* Guided Discussion Questions
* Informal Assessment (quiz)
* Rubrics for Project and WebQuest Activity
* Project that ties these two styles of art together and challenges students to think critically in drawing similarities.
Depending on your grade levels, class schedules, etc. these plans and materials can be highly adaptable to grades 6-12 a
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Grades:
6th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
What is the Biggest Number? Mystery Doug - Distance Learning
Mystery Science is a great resource for learning about science. Students watch a quick, fun, and engaging science video on the selected topic. I have included a Google Doc for students to answer questions related to the video.All questions are editable to meet the required grade level or higher-level thinking for that student!This is a fun science Webquest lesson!What You Get:You will receive a premade Google Doc that includes questions and a video link to the Mystery Doug topic. Use this doc in
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1st - 12th
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Paying College Athletes
This lesson highlights the controversial topic of paying college athletes. I call these types of assignments Economic Current Events (ECE's) in my classroom. This assignment is a web based internet activity. It has an argumentative essay prompt along with discussion based questions to go with the lesson. It also has a printable lesson for those teachers that do not have access to computers or tablets.
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7th - 12th
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Designing Temporary Shelters: A STEM Design Team Project
Designing shelters to provide safety to those in harm’s way.Temporary Shelters is a design team project that supports critical thinking and collaboration as student teams make decisions about how to solve the critical need for temporary shelters. Each team will focus on one need for temporary shelters by randomly selecting from the provided Challenge Cards. They will be guided on a design path to learn about the specific need for shelters, analyze current solutions, and decide how to improve upo
Grades:
5th - 9th
NGSS:
MS-ETS1-2
, HS-ETS1-2
, HS-ETS1-3
, MS-ETS1-4
, 3-5-ETS1-1
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Math at Work: Math Meets Entrepreneurship--Video Questions
This resource includes video questions and vocabulary for a Youtube video on the connection between the Entrepreneurship and Mathematics. Four middle school students present their products to the Sharks on the television series Shark Tank. The students are provided feedback from the Sharks. Then, the teachers on the video explain the math involved in presenting their products to the Sharks. This would be a great resource for a substitute for a mathematics class. This resource includes a Google
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6th - 12th
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Google Beyond the Map- Rio's Favela tour
An interactive exercise for urban geography showing students what life in like in a favela (shantytown). It brings students through the Rio de Janeiro with videos, photos and interviews with talented people. The students need to follow through and answer the questions on the document.
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5th - 9th
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Systems of Equations Graphing Exploration
Want an interactive way to solve systems of equations by graphing? This is the perfect product for you! This activity explains systems of equations, and how to graph them to solve. It includes Linear-Quadratic Systems, Quadratic-Quadratic Systems, and Non-Linear Systems. Desmos.com is the calculator of choice for this activity, but you could change it to a hand-held graphing calculator. Notice - None of the problems used on this document are mine. I have a works cited with in-text citation
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9th - 12th
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Annotated Algebra 1 Websites
This product is a compilation of annotated Algebra 1 websites articulated to California State Standards for Algebra I prior to Common Core. These websites are easily referenced by skill and concept.
Ce(tte) œuvre est mise à disposition selon les termes de la Licence Creative Commons Attribution 3.0 non transposé.
How to Access and Conduct a Database Search (Global Issues in Context)
How to Access and Conduct a Database Search
(Global Issues in Context)
A 13 page PowerPoint presentation on how to access and conduct a search on a library database.
This specific PowerPoint is for the database – Global Issues in Context (GIC).
A step by step guide that can be presented to a class as a lesson, or used as a self-directed lesson by students.
Grades:
5th - 12th, Staff
One Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest Discussion Materials
This file includes 4 different materials to get your students thinking deeply about One Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest by Ken Kesey. This download includes: - An introductory (self-paced) hyperdoc designed for use with Nearpod, which includes context about issues regarding mental health, questions for consideration, and thesis writing. - Critical thinking discussion questions broken down by page numbers. These are not comprehension or review questions about the plot, but questions designed to get s
Grades:
10th - 12th
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