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8th grade social studies webquests for Google Apps
West Africa Empires Web Quest! Ghana, Mali, Songhai, Mansa Musa, Salt Gold Trade
West Africa Empires Web Quest! Ghana, Mali, Songhai, Mansa Musa, Salt Gold Trade!This West Africa lesson is included in the larger unit on Islam and West Africa, located here:Islam and West Africa Unit Bundle!Purchase this and save significantly!--------------In this highly-engaging web quest on West Africa, students investigate the West African Empires of Axum, Ghana, Mali, and Songhai, as well as the impact and legacy of Mansa Musa and the Salt and Gold Trade that popularized West Africa.Sever
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4th - 8th
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Maya Aztec and Inca Mesoamerica Web Quest Activity Lesson
In this highly engaging Inca, Aztec, and Maya Civilizations WebQuest on Mesoamerica, students complete a web quest on the three major Mesoamerican Civilizations, the Inca, Aztec, and Maya! This resource is included in my Mesoamerica Unit Bundle to teach the Inca, Maya, and Aztec.The web quest begins with students using the internet or their textbook to identify the three major civilizations and complete a short, introductory map activity! Then, students look at some basic questions for each of
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5th - 8th
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National Parks Virtual Field Trip with Reading Passages, Explore 5 US Parks
Take a virtual road trip to learn about the top 5 most visited National Parks in the United States! Students will use multiple print and digital sources to draw information to answer questions about the National Parks. A reading passage is included for each of the five U.S. National Parks your students will visit. A printable and Google Slides version are included in this file. Students will learn about the following:Great Smoky Mountains National ParkGrand Canyon National ParkZion National Park
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5th - 8th
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U.S. Government BUNDLE | Constitution | 20 High- Interest Interactive Activities
Looking for a SEMESTER (or summer School session) worth of U.S. Government activities? Look no further! This (20 PRODUCT) BUNDLE contains over $50 worth of product and includes student simulations, web-quests, student projects, student presentations, power-points, Document Based activities, student station activities, Gallery Walks and MORE! Also included- OVER 15 Government Video Activities (public access) and corresponding student worksheets! **Google and Traditional versions of each activity
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8th - 12th
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Virtual Field Trip: Salem Witch Trials - Google Slides Digital Resource Activity
⭐️Let's all take a field trip! In this Virtual Field Trip, students learn about the historic Salem witch trials on their virtual trip to Salem, Massachusetts! This virtual field trip contains video links, images, reading passages, exercises, writing activities, and more. ⭐️This resource integrates a variety of social studies and reading skills, including reading primary sources and visiting historical places. Students also complete reading and writing assignments along with watching videos and c
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5th - 8th
3 Branches of Government Virtual Field Trip
In this lesson, students will explore the branches of the American government via 360 scenes of the White House, Supreme Court Building, and the Capitol Building. These 360 scenes have information pinned around the virtual reality scene. The information pinned is what students will use to answer the following questions on their Google Doc:1. WHO: Who makes up this branch?2. WHAT: What is the purpose/function of this branch?3. WHERE: Where does this branch meet? Building name? 4. WHAT ELSE: Note
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5th - 12th
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Black History Month Webquest Digital Activity Google Doc™ or Paper No Prep
Looking for a no-prep Black History Month digital activity you can use TODAY in your classroom to ensure your students are learning about important topics in Black History? This webquest is ready to go either on paper or editable digital version ready to post on Google Classroom. Use either format as long as your students have internet access.WHAT'S INCLUDED- 21-question webquest - two file formats (editable digital Google Doc™ or non-editable PDF)- Answer key- Choice grid with nine extension ac
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6th - 8th
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Also included in: Webquests for Middle School Social Studies Google Docs™
World United States Geography Scavenger Hunt Activity Great for World Geography
In this World Geography Scavenger Hunt activity, students learn more about World and United States geography, time zones, population, and features from around the world. This product is best used with class computers as many sites and maps are included via hyperlink, however paper copies will work great when combined with an atlas (or copies of World and United States maps). This product is now 1:1 Google compatible -- just share through Google or assign via Google Classroom!This World Geograp
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4th - 8th
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Explore Weathering and Erosion with a Google Maps Virtual Field Trip
All links verified working Feb 2024Click around this Google Maps Street View field trip to explore locations that showcase the process of weathering and erosion! This activity provides you with a link-embedded reading passage / response sheet to distribute to students. The reading gives students information about each of the following processes of weathering: mechanical (wind, moving water, glacial, ocean waves, ice wedging, organic weathering) and chemical (oxidation, carbonation, organic).Ther
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4th - 12th
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Chernobyl Nuclear Disaster WebQuest- Print and Digital
Mix History and Science with this CHERNOBYL NUCLEAR DISASTER WEBQUEST Activity! This NO-PREP resource is offered as a 4-page printable AND as a digital version. This highly engaging activity allows your students to research the Chernobyl Nuclear Disaster which can be used in a Nuclear Science lesson or a history lesson. *This resource can be used for distance learning, online courses and homeschool cohortsIncluded in this purchase: ⭐Printable-STUDENT WEBQUEST ACTIVITY (4 pages) ⭐Digital-STUDEN
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6th - 10th
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Night by Elie Wiesel PREREADING WebQuest - DIGITAL & PRINT
This 36-question QR Code-based WebQuest is for use with the novel Night, by Elie Wiesel, or as an introductory study of the Holocaust. The web quest is available as a PDF and digitally as an editable Google Doc. Students will scan a QR code, and the QR code will take students to a website where they will use research skills to answer comprehension questions. I included the URL for each website in case students don't have the ability to access QR codes.This resource includes:Eight sections of que
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7th - 11th
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Also included in: Night by Elie Wiesel Novel Study BUNDLE - DIGITAL
Prohibition, 18th Amendment, Al Capone, & the Rise of Organized Crime Webquest!
In this Prohibition, Al Capone, and Organized Crime web quest, students navigate through six different QR codes (or clickable links) to understand the rise of prohibition, the passage of the 18th amendment, the 21st amendment, and the rise of organized crime. Students learn why prohibition was needed, how it was enforced, the meaning and creation of bootlegging, how several unintended consequences developed as a result of prohibition, the rise and role of Al Capone, and the subsequent passage
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5th - 10th
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Explore the Ocean Floor with Google Maps
Updated March 2023 to ensure all links workClick around this Google Maps activity to explore the following features of the ocean floor:Shallow Bays and EstuariesContinental ShelfContinental SlopeContinental RiseAbyssal PlainMid-Ocean RidgeOcean TrenchVolcanic IslandsEach feature of the ocean floor has a short informational paragraph, 1-3 links to that feature in Google Maps, and a question that asks students to analyze the feature / link. Example links from the passage:Continental ShelfOcean Tre
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5th - 9th
Hispanic Heritage Month Activity A Research WebQuest
Do you want to help your students learn about Hispanic heritage? Do you want to create an inclusive classroom environment and support diversity? Then download this Hispanic Heritage Month Activity A Research WebQuest! This comprehensive research project allows students to explore the history, culture, people, and more about Hispanics living in our country. This is all you need to celebrate this month! No background knowledge needed by you or the students! This research activity is perfect for Hi
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7th - 10th
Boston Tea Party DIGITAL ESCAPE ROOM for Google Drive® | Revolutionary War
The Boston Tea Party DIGITAL Escape Room will take students on a secret mission through two 360° VIEW rooms! This escape room has students decode interesting facts about the Boston Tea Party, Causes of the Revolutionary War, British Parliament, No Taxation without Representation, Sons of Liberty, Tea Act, Stamp Act, Intolerable Acts. 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.*
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5th - 8th
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Peloponnesian War Web Quest! Athens, Sparta, the Thirty Tyrants, and More!
In this Peloponnesian War webquest, you receive a 2-page web quest where students navigate 6 informative links to learn about the causes, brief history, and outcomes of the Peloponnesian War. Students emerge being able to complete three overarching questions at the end of the web quest: What caused the Peloponnesian War to break out?How did the Peloponnesian War lead to the downfall of Ancient Greece?How did the war show the triumph of democracy?A full key and editable copy are included! This r
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5th - 8th
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U.S. Constitution DIGITAL ESCAPE ROOM for Google Drive® Distance Learning
The U.S. Constitution DIGITAL Escape Room will take students on a secret mission through two 360° VIEW rooms! This escape room has students decode interesting facts about the US Constitution, Constitution Day, 3 branches, amendments and articles. 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 a
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5th - 8th
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History of Thanksgiving BUNDLE|Video,Reading,Art, Color- Digital
As a history teacher, I struggle with how Thanksgiving is typically portrayed as a holiday celebrating a big happy feast between Pilgrims and Native Americans when that’s really not the whole (or even accurate) story. I think it is important for students to know the REAL story of Thanksgiving, which is why I am sharing my History of Thanksgiving resource with you! Go beyond telling the white-washed version of Thanksgiving this year and teach the TRUE and WHOLE story of Thanksgiving! This set of
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4th - 8th
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Also included in: Holiday SUPER Bundle for November - Digital
King Arthur Research Webquest - British Medieval Literature - Arthurian Legends
Discover the legend of King Arthur, Knights of the Round Table, Arthurian legends, and medieval society in this whimsical research adventure! Pair this with your reading of Le Morte d' Arthur, legends and folklore unit, or with any British Literature or World Literature course! Students will love discovering information on King Arthur as they embark on this adventure!Webquest Topics Include:⭐️ The Legend of King Arthur⭐️ The Sword and the Stone⭐️ The Origins of Arthurian Legends⭐️ The Legend of
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8th - 12th
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Also included in: British Medieval Literature Projects - King Arthur and Arthurian Legends
Declaration of Independence DIGITAL ESCAPE ROOM | Distance Learning
The Declaration of Independence DIGITAL Escape Room will take students on a secret mission through two 360° VIEW rooms! This escape room has students decode interesting facts about the Declaration of Independence, grievances, King George III, Second Continental Congress, John Locke, Unalienable rights, and resolution. 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
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5th - 8th
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Civil War DIGITAL ESCAPE ROOM for Google Drive® | Abraham Lincoln
The Civil War DIGITAL Escape Room will take students on a secret mission through two 360° VIEW rooms! This escape room has students decode interesting facts about the Civil War, Abraham Lincoln, Gettysburg Address and the Emancipation Proclamation. 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
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5th - 8th
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Women's History Month Webquest Digital Activity Google Doc™ No Prep
This engaging, no-prep webquest for Women’s History Month is ready to use. Your students will learn about three important and diverse women: Malala Yousafzai, Katherine Johnson, and Alice Paul. This resource gives you the option of providing students with a paper copy or editable digital Google Doc™ copy of the webquest. Answer key and extension activity with a student choice grid are also included.STUDENTS WILL NEED✅ Students must be able to access the internet to complete this webquest. WEBSIT
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6th - 8th
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Also included in: Webquests for Middle School Social Studies Google Docs™
Middle Ages DIGITAL ESCAPE ROOM for Google Drive® | Distance Learning
The Middle Ages DIGITAL Escape Room will take students on a secret mission through two 360° VIEW rooms! This escape room has students decode interesting facts about the Middle Ages, Medieval Times or the Dark Ages, the Hundred Years War, society and the Black Death. 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 s
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5th - 8th
Greek Mythology DIGITAL ESCAPE ROOM for Google Drive® | Ancient Greece
The Greek Mythology DIGITAL Escape Room will take students on a secret mission through two 360° VIEW rooms! This escape room has students decode interesting facts about Ancient Greece, Greek Mythology, Greek Gods, Zeus, Hera, Poseidon, Hades, Athena, and more. 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 pa
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5th - 8th
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