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Middle school informational text webquest pdfs under $5
Veterans Day Webquest - Digital Activity for Google Slides
VETERANS WEBQUESTIn this engaging mini-research project, students will explore the lives and sacrifices of 7 veterans through different scavenger-hunt type prompts. For example, students will find and read about a veteran who was captured as a Prisoner of War. Throughout the exercise, students will be challenged to consider the many sacrifices veterans make for our country.!!! 11/11/2020 Note: This webquest utilizes the Library of Congress Veterans History Project for research. Today the main
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6th - 10th
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Thanksgiving WebQuest (Printable Booklet)
This is a printable booklet about the First Thanksgiving. Your students will need to access the internet. If you want a digital version, click here!This is a wonderful resource. I have used it for years. The children love being able to navigate it on their own, but aren't so crazy about just doing a regular old worksheet so, I created a booklet that corresponds to this website. It is fun and educational. The students will have to reread, listen to text, and comprehend nonfiction text in order to
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3rd - 6th
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Also included in: Holiday Activities Bundle
Wacky Christmas Facts Webquest Worksheets Internet Scavenger Hunt Activity
Wacky Christmas Facts Webquest Worksheets Internet Scavenger Hunt ActivityYour students will have fun learning many interesting facts about Christmas as they reinforce their reading and research skills. Some of the fun facts they will learn are:Did you know that the U.S. received a huge Christmas gift in 1886? Do you know what Christmas song was the first one to be played in outer space? There are 15 items for students to answer. The format includes multiple choice, extended response items, and
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2nd - 7th
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Also included in: Christmas Language Arts Activities Webquests, Fact or Fiction, and More
Edgar Allan Poe WebQuest (PDF & Digital)
This is a quick activity that will orient your students before reading a Poe story or poem. This is an easy-to-follow assignment sheet, which will require little instruction. Great before-reading activity!There are two versions included: one for digital classrooms using Google Docs and one on paper.
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7th - 12th
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The Lost Roanoke Colony: Analyzing Multiple Accounts of the Same Event
This is a webquest activity that has students analyze six different accounts of the Lost Roanoke Colony, and find similarities and differences among the documents. The accounts of this event are in a variety of formats, from multiple sources (a firsthand account journal, a video, and online articles). Students will determine whether each document is a firsthand or secondhand account, the author's purpose, and analyze for important details/information.In addition to supporting the common core i
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5th - 8th
The Boston Tea Party: Analyzing Multiple Accounts of the Same Event Webquest
*FULLY UPDATED FEBRUARY 2024*CCSS.RI.5.6, CCSS.W.5.2.A-EThis is a webquest activity that has students analyze six different accounts of the Boston Tea Party, and find similarities and differences amongst the sources/documents. The accounts of this event are in a variety of formats, from multiple sources (firsthand accounts of the event, a video, and other primary source documents related to the Boston Tea Party).In addition to supporting the common core informational text standards involving mu
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5th - 8th
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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: The Three Branches of Government Bundle-Webquest, Task Cards
ELECTION Process! How do we Elect a President?Webquest
Teaching citizenship?Students will learn about the election process including requirements to run for office, requirements to vote, the Succession Act, the Electoral College and more. There are 14 web questions, a Did You Know? fact section and comprehension questions. The Teacher Page includes extension activities, the keys and additional links.NOTE: If you'd like a student version so you can use it with Google Classrooms and not have the teacher section with the key, just email me via Q/A and
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4th - 9th
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Also included in: Civics! Learn About Our Government: A Bundle of Resources!
The Salem Witch Trials: Analyzing Multiple Accounts of the Same Event Webquest
*FULLY UPDATED SEPTEMBER 2023*With this webquest, students will navigate six different online accounts related to the Salem Witch Trials, and analyze the similarities and differences between each account of the event. The accounts of this event are in a variety of formats, from multiple sources (court testimony, diaries, and articles).Students will determine whether each document is a firsthand or secondhand account, the author's purpose, and analyze for important details/information.In additio
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6th - 10th
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Alcatraz Web Quest
Incorporate technology in your classroom with this Common Core aligned web quest on Alcatraz. This web quest is great for grades 5-9 in any social studies or reading class. What a wonderful way to enhance your students' understanding about history with this higher ordered thinking virtual tour!This is also a great lead in for books like "Al Capone Does My Shirts." -"I highly recommend this product. I used it as a precursor to Al Capone Does My Shirts. It's excellent."- "Loved this! Was a perfect
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5th - 9th
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Solar Eclipse of 2017: Reading Passages and Webquest
Looking for some great 2024 Solar Eclipse resources? CLICK HERE! Build some great background knowledge with these solar eclipse passages and webquest! Includes the following three reading passages and accompanying worksheets: 1.) Solar Happenings - Cause and Effect2.) Solar Eclipses (What are They?) - Nonfiction Text Features 3.) A Day to Remember - Firsthand and Secondhand Account Also includes a two-page webquest! -Page one can be used for the general study of solar eclipses -Page two is geare
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4th - 6th
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Wacky Fast Food Facts Worksheets Internet Scavenger Hunt Research Activity
Wacky Fast Food Facts Webquest Fun Internet Reading Research WorksheetsDo you know which fast food restaurant delivered a pizza in space? Do you know which McDonald’s Happy Meal toy was the most popular? Your students will have fun learning many interesting facts about fast food as they reinforce their reading and research skills. There are 20 items for students to answer. The worksheets are divided into four sections so you can divide them up into shorter search assignments. The
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2nd - 7th
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March Madness Webquest
March Madness is in full force and this is the perfect resource to use to teach your students about March Madness, how it started, how long it has been around, and who is playing in it this year. Includes a 3 different webquests (20-40 questions each question) webquest and a list of online websites that your students can use to learn more about basketball & March Madness and activities that go along with it! **2019 bracket update now available*************************************************
Grades:
3rd - 8th
Also included in: Spring Webquest/Digital Resource Bundle
The Indian Removal Act and the Trail of Tears: Multiple Accounts Webquest
CCSS.RI.5.6
This is a webquest activity that has students analyze five different accounts of the Indian Removal Act and the Trail of Tears, and find similarities and differences among the accounts.
The accounts of this event are in a variety of formats, from multiple sources (videos, letter, and Congressional documents).
Students will determine whether each document is a firsthand or secondhand account, the author's purpose, and analyze for important details/information.
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5th - 8th
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The Alamo Virtual Field Trip Activity Pack
Explore the historic Alamo in US and Texas History with this no prep, ready to use virtual field trip! Perfect as a lesson, sub plan, or for history or even Spanish classes! Ideal for middle and high school and upper elementary classes! Explore the history of this important monument and Texas Treasure!Take a Virtual Field Trip:Watch an overview video of the Alamo historyTake a 360 VR video tour of the Alamo as it stands todayVisit the sites of the Alamo and read about eachSee the Alamo as it onc
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4th - 12th
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Helpful Helping Dogs: Research Project (Service, Working, Therapy)
Combine your students’ love of animals with inclusive character education in this research project :)Students will research the different types of service dogs and then present their findings. Students will be introduced to the topic through completion of a web quest in which students visit various websites and close read the text to answer questions.Each student (or group of students) will be assigned one “type” of working dog to research. Students will then complete a summative activity (poste
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5th - 8th
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The Pearl Harbor Attack: Multiple Accounts of the Same Event Webquest
CCSS.RI.5.6, CCSS.W.5.2.A-E*FULLY UPDATED DECEMBER 2022*This is a webquest activity that has students analyze six different accounts of the attack at Pearl Harbor and find similarities and differences among the accounts. The accounts of this event are in a variety of formats, from multiple sources (a video recording of a radio address, survivor journals and video accounts, a timeline, and photographs of a Japanese account). Students will determine whether each document is a firsthand or secondha
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5th - 8th
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September 11 Research with Google Slides - Patriot Day
This September 11 Digital Flipbook is the perfect activity to use in your classroom or through distance learning via Google Classroom™. My 5th graders LOVED working on this activity!1. Students will read about or watch videos to learn more about the following topics:The Attacks on the World Trade Center TowersThe Attack on the PentagonFlight 93The 9/11 Memorial2. They will then explain their thinking and answer questions on the Digital Flipbook****************************************************
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4th - 8th
Geography Human Migration WebQuest
Geography WebQuest introduces students to human migration, including why people migrate, barriers to migration, push and pull factors for migration, and real life scenarios of economic migration and refugee migration. WebQuest article is linked through BBC Bitesize and contains 5 pages of reading plus online comprehension test.Activity can be used as an introduction to human migration, a stand alone geography lesson, or to support the AP Human Geography curriculum. Terms and topics covered inclu
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6th - 12th
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Also included in: Human Migration Geography WebQuest Bundle
Valentine's Day Webquest
Valentine's Day is February 14th and this is the perfect resource to use to teach your students about Valentine's Day and how it got its roots and how it is celebrated today. Includes a 2 page (20 question) webquest, 8 writing prompts, and a list of online websites that your students can use to learn more about Valentine's Day! *UPDATE: Webquest has been updated to include access to a Google Slides version of this product!**************************************************************************
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4th - 8th
Also included in: Holiday's Webquest Bundle
DBQ: Life of a Japanese-American Child Living in an Internment Camp during WW2)
Using PRIMARY Sources in the Classroom. A DBQ activity uses primary sources. Sources can include diaries,posters, music, news articles from the time, anything written by those who participated in or witnessed an event in history. Students review the given documents and use many cognitive skills in processing what they see and read. After gathering information using the documents, students develop an essay answering a question. The topic of this Primary Source(DBQ )is Life of a Japanese-American
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5th - 8th
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Tangerine Pre-Reading Novel Introduction Webquest and Digital Anticipation Guide
Introduce your students to Edward Bloor's Tangerine with this no-prep pre-reading webquest and anticipation guide. Students will conduct research to learn helpful background information before reading the novel. Students will find and read informational articles, preview the book cover, and answer several opinion questions to get them thinking about themes and motifs in the novel.Included in this resource:A 6-slide Webquest that students complete in Google Slides (8 slides including cover pages)
Grades:
6th - 8th
50 States Worksheets Informational Reading Research Activity
50 States Worksheets Informational Reading Research Activity Get your students reading and researching as they learn about the 50 states! This informational reading research activity requires them to use resource materials to discover information about each of the 50 states. It aligns with the many states' research standards as well as informational reading text structure. The unit includes:- 30 worksheet pages in all (two mini book pages per page)- a map page for each of the 50 states- t
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2nd - 6th
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AGATHA CHRISTIE Webquest | Worksheets | Printables
Save time with this no-prep, printable webquest, featuring worksheets that help students use research skills to uncover interesting facts about the life and works of Agatha Christie, the queen of mystery literature.This 4-page, printable resource presents a brief introduction about Agatha Christie's popularity as an author. Then it gives 40 questions that help students delve deeper into events in her life and the many books and plays for which she is famous. As a culminating activity, students
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8th - 11th
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Also included in: AGATHA CHRISTIE Webquest and Short Story Bundle 1 | Worksheets
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