139 results
8th grade computer science webquests for Easel Activities
Computer Science Webquest for Middle School
Recently updated!This webquest takes students to 5 different websites, covering the following topics:-How are computer program constructed?-What are inputs and outputs?-Careers in computer science-Inside your computer-The binary system-The binary system game (for fast finishers).This product has been updated with the EASEL feature, perfect to use with distance or virtual learning! It can be assigned to students in a Google Classroom. You can either use the digital overlay already created, or c
Grades:
6th - 8th
Types:
Also included in: Six Science Webquests Bundle
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
Subjects:
Grades:
3rd - 8th
Types:
Also included in: Webquest Bundle of 35 Scavenger Hunt Activities and PowerPoint Lesson
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
Grades:
5th - 8th
Also included in: 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
Grades:
6th - 8th
Types:
Also included in: Ancient Rome Bundle A 5 WebQuest Collection
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
Grades:
4th - 8th
Also included in: Ancient China Bundle of Webquests
Age of Exploration - Webquest - Age Of Discovery - Internet Activity
During this webquest, your students learn about the Age of Exploration as they uncover facts while learning to read for information and using research and computer skills. This internet hunt covers the Age of Exploration (also called the Age of Discovery) which began in the 1400s and continued through the 1600s. Supports CCSS.ELA-Literacy.RI.6.1-8.1Answer Key included.I added an Easel version of this webquest. I made the links active within Easel and provided answer boxes for your students. You
Grades:
6th - 8th
Computer Parts Activities for Computer Science, Computer Lab, and Technology
So, you're teaching a middle school computer science, technology, or computer lab course... Now what? This resource will help you start class strong by teaching the basic computer parts and functions. Your students will explore misconceptions, learn about the history of computers, and identify common input and output devices through a class discussion, a webquest, and a puzzle activity.Get all the Intro to Computer Science resources here and SAVE!First, you’ll explore your students' prior knowle
Grades:
6th - 8th
Types:
Ancient Rome The Roman Republic Webquest - Ancient Civilizations
For 500 years Ancient Rome was governed by the Roman Republic. This was a form of government that allowed for people to elect officials. It was a complex government with a constitution, detailed laws, and elected officials such as senators. Many of the ideas and structures of this government became the basis for modern democracies. As your students learn about Ancient Rome's form of government they gain factual information while learning to read for information and using research skills. Supp
Grades:
5th - 9th
Types:
Also included in: Ancient Rome Bundle A 5 WebQuest Collection
The United States in World War 1 Webquest- World History
Although World War I began in 1914, the United States did not join the war until 1917. There were many reasons the United States preferred to remain neutral. This internet hunt gives your students background information as they read and answer questions about the circumstances and events that the U.S. entry into the war. During the search they use a variety of strategies and skills that will prepare them to do research using the internet.This is a great way to increase your students' ability t
Grades:
5th - 8th
Also included in: World War 1, WW1, WWI - WebQuest & Task Cards Bundle
The Pyramids of Ancient Egypt WebQuest - Ancient Civilizations- Research
This is a web search designed to give students historical background knowledge about the Pyramids and their role in ancient Egyptian history. During the search they use a variety of strategies and skills that will prepare them to do research using the internet.During the internet hunt the students are asked to answer such questions as:Who were buried in the pyramids?Where were the pyramids generally found?Describe step pyramids and explain their purpose.This is a great way to increase your stude
Grades:
5th - 8th
Also included in: Ancient Egypt Bundle of 5 Webquests -Egyptian History
Webquest or Internet Scavenger Hunt Grades 5-10
The goal of this webquest lesson is to build your students' research skills and their ability to find reliable resources when asked to research a topic. This is an internet scavenger hunt. Students answer the questions by using a search engine to locate the requested information. There are a variety of engaging questions that your students will enjoy locating the answers for. There is a chart where they are asked to answer questions, provide the URL where the information is found, and to writ
Grades:
5th - 10th
Also included in: Social Studies, Science, Language Arts, & Health Webquest Bundle
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
Grades:
4th - 8th
Also included in: Social Studies, Science, Language Arts, & Health Webquest Bundle
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
Grades:
4th - 8th
Types:
Also included in: Ancient China Bundle of Webquests
Ziggurats -A Webquest-Ancient Mesopotamia- Ancient Civilizations Research
This is a web search designed to give students historical background knowledge about the Ziggurats and their role in the history of Ancient Mesopotamia. During the search they use a variety of strategies and skills that will prepare them to do research using the internet.During the internet hunt the students are asked to answer such questions as:Why were the ziggurats built?Where were they built?and many other questions.This is a great way to increase your students ability to use technology as p
Grades:
5th - 8th
Types:
The Aztec Empire Webquest - Ancient Civilizations
The Aztecs were one of the three dominant and advanced civilizations in the Americas prior to the arrival of Europeans. The Aztec Empire was located in central Mexico. It ruled much of the region from the 1400s until the Spanish arrived in 1519. This is a web search designed to give students historical background knowledge about the Aztecs and their role in history. During the search they use a variety of strategies and skills that will prepare them to do research using the internet.During the
Grades:
5th - 8th
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
Grades:
5th - 8th
Types:
Also included in: 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: 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
Grades:
4th - 8th
Types:
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
Grades:
7th - 10th
CCSS:
Also included in: Social Studies, Science, Language Arts, & Health Webquest Bundle
Sergeant Stubby Webquest - World War 1 - Reading for Information
This is the amazing and charming true story of the rise of a stray dog (Sergeant Stubby) and his adventures during World War 1. This internet hunt gives your students background information as they read and answer questions about the circumstances and events that surround this interesting story. During the search they use a variety of strategies and skills that will prepare them to do research using the internet.This is a great way to increase your students' ability to use technology as part of
Grades:
5th - 8th
Types:
Also included in: Biography Webquest Bundle -Famous Historical Characters - Research
Christmas Truce of World War 1- WW1 - Webquest - World History
The Christmas truce was a series of widespread, unofficial ceasefires that took place along the Western Front around Christmas 1914, during World War I.This internet hunt gives your students background information as they read and answer questions about the circumstances and events that surround this interesting event. During the search they use a variety of strategies and skills that will prepare them to do research using the internet.This is a great way to increase your students' ability to u
Grades:
6th - 8th
Types:
Also included in: World War 1, WW1, WWI - WebQuest & Task Cards Bundle
Latitude and Longitude Webquest or Internet Scavenger Hunt- Geography
The goal of this webquest lesson is to build your students' research skills and their ability to find reliable resources when asked to research a topic. This is an internet scavenger hunt. Students answer the questions by using a search engine to locate the requested information. There are a variety of engaging questions that your students are required to answer in two ways. They are asked to identify a place from clues and then to list its coordinates. There is an optional review lesson w
Grades:
5th - 10th
Also included in: Social Studies Bundle- 11 Powerpoints, Worksheets, Games, and Webquests
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
Thirteen Colonies WebQuest - Colonial History
The United States was formed from thirteen British colonies in 1776. The original colonies were founded by a variety of people for many reasons. Your students learn about this important time in history as they uncover facts while learning to read for information and using research and computer skills. I've included a mapping activity and word find for differentiation or for early finishers. Supports CCSS.ELA-Literacy.RI.4.1-8.1 CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.RI.4.2-8.2Answer Key includedI added an Easel ve
Grades:
5th - 8th
Also included in: Social Studies, Science, Language Arts, & Health Webquest Bundle
Showing 1-24 of 139 results
TPT is the largest marketplace for PreK-12 resources, powered by a community of educators.
IXL family of brands