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8th grade english language arts webquests for Easel Activities
The Salem Witch Trials WebQuest - Nonfiction Reading- Colonial America
This nonfiction reading and research activity is a great way for your students learn about this fascinating and puzzling time in history as they uncover facts while learning to read for information and using research and computer skills. What is the first thing that comes to mind when you hear the name Salem, Massachusetts? For most people it is the Salem Witch Trials of 1692. Twenty-four people were put to death as a result of these trials. Hysteria? Ergot poisoning? This this will be an eng
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5th - 8th
Also included in:Â Colonial America Webquest Bundle-13 Colonies, Mayflower, Salem, and More
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:Â Ancient Rome Bundle A 5 WebQuest Collection
Chocolate Webquest Worksheets Internet Scavenger Hunt Research Activity
Chocolate Webquest Worksheets Internet Scavenger Hunt Research ActivityYour students will have fun learning about chocolate as they reinforce their informational reading and research skills using these webquest worksheets. Students learn fun facts like:Why does chocolate melt in your mouth? Do you know how M&Ms got their name? Why are those foil-wrapped chocolate Hershey candies called kisses? This chocolate webquest includes a handy internet search guide to help them find information more
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3rd - 8th
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Also included in:Â Webquest Bundle of 35 Scavenger Hunt Activities and PowerPoint Lesson
Ancient China Inventions and Technology Webquest - Ancient Civilizations
The Ancient Chinese were famous for their inventions and technology. Many of their inventions had lasting impact on the entire world. Other inventions led to great feats of engineering like the Grand Canal and the Great Wall of China. As your students read about the notable inventions and discoveries made by the engineers and scientists of Ancient China, they gain knowledge while learning to read for information and using research skills. Supports CCSS.ELA-Literacy.RI.4.1-8.1Answer Key in
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4th - 8th
Also included in:Â Ancient China Bundle of Webquests
Fossils Webquest- Earth Science- Geology
Fossils are found all over the world. Did you know the word "fossil" comes from the Latin word "fossilis" meaning "obtained by digging." Your students will discover many answers and enhance their research skills as they read and learn all about fossils and how they can teach us about the past history of earth. Supports CCSS.ELA-Literacy.RI.4.1-8.1Answer Key includedI added an Easel version of this webquest. I made the links active within Easel and provided answer boxes for your students. I di
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4th - 8th
Also included in:Â Social Studies, Science, Language Arts, & Health Webquest Bundle
Valentine's Day Webquest for Middle School
*** 2022 update! Please re-download if you already purchased this last year!Need something fun but academic for Valentine's Day? This webquest has students do more than just read and fill in some blanks. On the four pages included in this product, students will:- analyze an infographic- ask questions- summarize a process- fill out a table- site evidence- generate their own answers based on their thoughts.The topics covered are the history of Valentine's Day, Valentine's Day statistics, roses,
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5th - 8th
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Also included in:Â Valentines Day Activity Bundle for Middle School
The Terracotta Army in Ancient China Webquest - Ancient Civilizations
The Terracotta Army is a part of a massive burial tomb builtfor Emperor Qin Shi Huang, the first emperor of China. There are over 8,000 life size statues of soldiers buried along with the emperor. As your students learn about the amazing army that Qin created to help him keep his power in the afterlife, they gain knowledge while learning to read for information and using research skills. Supports CCSS.ELA-Literacy.RI.4.1-8.1Answer Key includedPlease e-mail me with any questions about this re
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4th - 8th
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Also included in:Â Ancient China Bundle of Webquests
3 Branches of Government Webquest Collection (Executive, Legislative, Judicial)
This collection of Three WebQuests covers the 3 Branches of the United States Government. The first Webquest gives your students background about the President and all of the people that serve in this area of government.The second Webquest explains about Congress and the inner workings.The third Webquest explains the Judicial Branch and the importance it plays in our Government.The three Webquests explain the importance of each part of the three Branches and how they work together to ensure a b
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5th - 8th
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Also included in:Â The Three Branches of Government Bundle-Webquest, Task Cards
Culper Spy Ring - American Revolution- WebQuest
The Culper Spy Ring Webquest. Students will gain basic knowledge about the The Culper Spy Ring and its importance to the American Revolution by completing an internet-based set of worksheets. As your students learn about this heroic circle of friends they gain factual information while learning to read for information and using research skills.Supports CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.RI.5.1-8.1 CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.RI.5.2-8.2The answer key is included and has all of the questions so you can use it
Grades:
5th - 8th
Also included in:Â American Revolution Bundle - A Collection Of 10 WebQuests
Ice Ages Webquest
An ice age is a period in Earth's history when the ice on the polar caps significantly expanded due to an overall lowering of the Earth's global temperatures. As your students read how during these periods land in North American and Northern Europe were covered by giant ice fields and glaciers,they gain knowledge while learning to interpret information and using research skills. Supports CCSS.ELA-Literacy.RI.5.1-8.1Answer Key includedI added an Easel version of this webquest. I made the l
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4th - 8th
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Also included in:Â Bundle of Science and Health Webquests-(Energy, Human Body, Biomes and More)
Spanish Clothing El Corte Inglés WebQuest / Internet Activity
Your students will enjoy exploring the Spanish department store El Corte Inglés with this inquiry based web assignment. There are 18 questions or tasks for them to complete, including 2 simple sketches of items that they find on one of the web pages. The majority of the questions deal with clothing and accessories, but there are also a couple questions about electronics and currency to add variety to the activity. The website is entirely in Spanish. Students are instructed to supply answers in
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7th - 12th
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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
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7th - 10th
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Also included in:Â Internet Scavenger Hunt WebQuest Bundle - Google Forms Version Included
Human Brain Webquest - Anatomy
This is a web search designed to give students factual information about the brain as they read for information using the internet. During the search they use a variety of strategies and skills that will prepare them to do research. They learn about the parts of the brain and the interaction of the brain with the body as part of the central nervous system. A chart to label as a review and a word search are included.I added an Easel version of this webquest. I made the links active within Easel
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7th - 10th
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Also included in:Â Social Studies, Science, Language Arts, & Health Webquest Bundle
Freshwater Biomes WebQuest-Aquatic Biomes- Ecology
There are two major types of aquatic biomes, the marine and the freshwater. The freshwater biome is defined as having a low salt content versus the marine biome which is saltwater like the ocean. Your students will read for information and learn all about this collection of aquatic biomes. Supports:CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.RI.4.1-8.1CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.RI.4.2-8.2CCSS.RST.6-8.1 and CCSS.RST.6-8.2Answer Key includedI added an Easel version of this webquest. I made the links active within Easel and provi
Grades:
4th - 8th
Also included in:Â Aquatic Biome Bundle of Webquests -Nonfiction Reading and Research- Ecology
Intro to Gris Grimly Frankenstein
Gris Grimly "Frankenstein" by Mary Shelley. Complete digital or print introduction to Gris Grimly's graphic novel of Frankenstein. Gris Grimly's, Frankenstein, graphic novel is a part of our Science Fiction series designed to engage students in a fully illustrated version of Mary Shelley's 1818 original text. **Please Note: This resources utilizes a website in order for students to complete a Webquest on Mary Shelley. Please check the website to ensure that you and your students have access befo
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7th - 12th
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Also included in:Â Gris Grimly "Frankenstein" Volumes I and II
Becoming a Medieval Knight Webquest
What were the two ways a man could become a knight during the Middle Ages? What is a quintain, and where does the word squire come from?The answers to these questions and many others are answered by your students as they complete this quest. As your students learn how a page becomes a knight, they gain knowledge while learning to read for information and using research skills. Supports CCSS.ELA-Literacy.RI.4.1-7.1Answer Key includedI added an Easel version of this webquest. I made the links ac
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4th - 8th
Also included in:Â Social Studies, Science, Language Arts, & Health Webquest Bundle
The Atom Webquest
The atom is the basic building block for all matter in the universe. Atoms are extremely small and are made up of a few even smaller particles.This is a web search designed to give students factual information about the atom as they read for information using the internet. During the search they use a variety of strategies and skills that will prepare them to do research. I added an Easel version of this webquest. I made the links active within Easel and provided answer boxes for your students.
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5th - 8th
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Also included in:Â Bundle of Science and Health Webquests-(Energy, Human Body, Biomes and More)
Genetics Webquest
Genetics is the study of genes and heredity. It studies how living organisms, including people, inherit traits from their parents. Are you a middle school science teacher looking for a new and interesting approach to this subject? This is a web search designed to give students factual information about genetics as they read for information using the internet. During the search they use a variety of strategies and skills that will prepare them to do research. I added an Easel version of this w
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6th - 8th
Causes of the American Revolution-Three Webquests
In this collection of webquests your students will learn about three of the key events leading up to and causing the American Revolution. The collection contains the following three WebQuests: The Stamp Act Boston Massacre The Boston Tea Party The students gain factual information while learning to read for information and using research skills. An answer key is providedI added an Easel version of this webquest. I made the links active within Easel and provided answer boxes for your students. Yo
Grades:
5th - 8th
Also included in:Â American Revolution Bundle - A Collection Of 10 WebQuests
George Washington WebQuest
One of the most popular Presidents of the United States, George Washington is known for leading the Continental Army in victory over the British in the American Revolution. He also was the first President of the United States and helped to define what the role of the president would be. As your students learn about this hero and his fight for freedom they gain factual information while learning to read for information and using research skills. Supports CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.RI.4.1-8.1
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4th - 8th
Also included in:Â American Revolution Bundle - A Collection Of 10 WebQuests
Lewis, Clark, and Sacagawea - A Collection of 3 WebQuests
In this collection of webquests you join Lewis, Clark, and Sacagawea as they travel the trail exploring the newly acquired land through the Louisiana Purchase. The first webquest gives your students background about the purchase and the amazing size and scope of the land that became U.S. property. In the second web quest they meet Lewis and Clark and learn about the wonder and danger of the famous expedition. In the third webquest they learn about Sacagawea and her important role in the
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5th - 8th
Also included in:Â Social Studies, Science, Language Arts, & Health Webquest Bundle
Marine Biome WebQuest--Nonfiction Reading and Research- Ecology
The marine biome is primarily made up of the saltwater oceans. It is the largest biome on planet Earth and covers around 70% of the Earth's surface. Your students will read for information and learn all about this fascinating aquatic biome that covers around 70% of the Earth's surface. Supports:CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.RI.5.1-8.1CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.RI.5.2-8.2CCSS.RST.6-8.1 and CCSS.RST.6-8.2Answer Key includedI added an Easel version of this webquest. I made the links active within Easel and provided an
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5th - 8th
Also included in:Â Aquatic Biome Bundle of Webquests -Nonfiction Reading and Research- Ecology
Ancient China - The Forbidden City Webquest
The Forbidden City was the palace of the Chinese emperors during the Ming and Qing dynasties. It is located in the heart of Beijing, the capital city of China, and is the largest ancient palace in the world. As your students read about the amazing city they gain knowledge while learning to read for information and using research skills. Supports CCSS.ELA-Literacy.RI.4.1-8.1Answer Key includedI added an Easel version of this webquest. I made the links active within Easel and provided answ
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4th - 8th
Also included in:Â Ancient China Bundle of Webquests
Wacky October Facts Webquest Worksheets Internet Scavenger Hunt Activity
Wacky October Facts Webquest Worksheets Internet Scavenger Hunt ActivityYour students will have fun learning fun facts about October as they reinforce their reading and research skills. Some of the facts they will learn about are:Did you know that the full moon in October is called a Hunter’s Moon? Did you know that Americans spend about $2 billion on Halloween candy each year?There are 17 items for students to answer. There is also an October calendar for them to fill in with dates and det
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3rd - 8th
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