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8th grade balanced literacy webquests
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
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
Poetry Webquest - Middle School Level Learning
This poetry webquest allows students to explore poetic devices, such as figurative language, learn about different types of poetry, play poetry related games, listen to poetry, and even write their own poetry (all at the click of the finger).This is simple, fun, hands-on exploration. Need I say more?This product will link you to the online webquest. The rest is up to your students! Enjoy.
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5th - 8th
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Help Brian escape the wilderness! Virtual no-prep breakout room! Hatchet Paulsen
Please make sure your district does not block Google Sites before purchasing! Call your IT department to be sure. I suggest assigning for homework and/or extra credit if you cannot play this escape room on your school's network.Thanks for visiting my store! This purchase gives you a link to a virtual escape room hosted on Google Sites that you can share with students. The activities are all based on Gary Paulsen's novel Hatchet. Students do not need the novel to complete the activity, but studen
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5th - 8th
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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
Grades:
4th - 8th
Also included in: American Revolution Bundle - A Collection Of 10 WebQuests
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
Grades:
5th - 8th
Steve Jobs WebQuest
Steve Jobs is famous for his association with Apple and all of the products that go with that famous emblem. This internet hunt gives your students background information as they read and answer questions about the circumstances and events that surround the story of Steve Jobs and all he contributed to technology. 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 te
Grades:
4th - 8th
Also included in: Biography Webquest Bundle -Famous Historical Characters - Research
Walt Disney Webquest
Walt Disney is famous for his animated movies and theme parks. This internet hunt gives your students background information as they read and answer questions about the circumstances and events that surround the story of Walt Disney and all he contributed. During the search they use a variety of strategies and skills that will prepare them to do research using the internet. I've included two optional writing assignments and a word search.This is a great way to increase your students' ability to
Grades:
4th - 8th
Also included in: Biography Webquest Bundle -Famous Historical Characters - Research
World War II, WW2, WWII Spies Webquest |Reading for Information| Grades 4-8
WW II Spies Webquest. Students will gain basic knowledge about spies and the agencies that operated during WW II. The first part of the webquest addresses general information. The second part gives your students individual examples that may surprise them, and possibly you. Roald Dahl? Julia Child? Students will gain basic knowledge by completing an internet-based set of worksheets. As your students learn about this heroic calling they gain factual information while learning to read for informa
Grades:
4th - 8th
Also included in: Spies in The American Revolution, The Civil War, and WWII Bundle
No Link WebQuests- Internet Scavenger Hunt Bundle -Research
This is a collection of 8 webquests that are internet scavenger hunts. The collection includes Core Knowledge, science (Invasive Species, Tsunami, Women of NASA), social studies,(Latitude and Longitude, Colonial America) and just interesting (New Years). Students answer the questions by using a search engine to locate the requested information. NO WEB SITES ARE PROVIDED. The good news is the information is up to date and there are no bad links to worry about. Also, the quests will work well
Grades:
6th - 10th
Abraham Lincoln-WebQuest
Lincoln is most famous for leading the country during the American Civil War. As your students learn about this hero and his fight to preserve the Union they gain factual information while learning to read for information and using research skills. Supports CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.RI.4.1-8.1 CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.RI.4.2-8.2Answer Key includedI added an Easel version of this webquest. I made the links active within Easel and provided answer boxes. You can assign it from Google classroom or
Grades:
4th - 8th
Land Biomes Bundle A Collection of WebQuests
A biome is way to describe a large group of similar ecosystems. Biomes have similar weather, rainfall, animals, and plants. There are a number of biomes on planet Earth. This product gives your students a chance to practice their research skills as they read for information and learn about the seven land biomes. There are a number of games, activities, and links to challenge your students. An answer key is provided.Aligns with CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.RI.4.1-8.1CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.RI.4.2-8.2 The 6 we
Grades:
4th - 8th
New Zealand History Reading | NZ School Journal Time Travel Adventure Level 4
Dive deep into New Zealand’s collective history with our New Zealand History Time Travel Adventure. Imagine your students have been taken in a time machine back in time. To get back to the present day they need to complete tasks and collect mosaic tiles. Once their mosaic tile is complete, they can use the time machine to get home. Along the way, they read 18 current (2014-2021) Level 4 School Journals and learn about interesting parts of New Zealand history. They complete activities that promot
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5th - 8th
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Jackie Robinson Grades 4-8-WebQuest
Jackie Robinson was the first African American to play in the major leagues. Robinson broke the baseball color line when the Brooklyn Dodgers started him at first base on April 15, 1947. As your students learn about all the adversity Jackie had to overcome they gain understanding while learning to read for information and using research skills. Supports CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.RI.4.1-8.1 CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.RI.4.2-8.2Answer Key includedI added an Easel version of this resource. I’ve adde
Grades:
4th - 8th
Also included in: Biography Webquest Bundle -Famous Historical Characters - Research
Finding the Fifties (1950s) WebQuest
I have used this WebQuest to introduce "Fahrenheit 451" and "The Catcher in the Rye," but it could be used with any novel/play/story from the era. The WebQuest asks students to investigate popular food, entertainment, and recreation of the time period, and then to analyze what all of those things mean together. It gives great cultural information, rather than just historical.
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7th - 12th
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Simple Machines-WebQuest- CCSS .RI.4.1-8.1-.RI.4.2-8.2
Simple Machines Webquest. Guided by this webquest, your students will read for information and learn all about the 6 basic types of simple machines.The answer key is included and has all of the questions so you can use it for class discussion as the students work on locating the answers. Supports:CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.RI.4.1-8.1CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.RI.4.2-8.2Answer Key includedI added an Easel version of this webquest. I made the links active within Easel and provided answer boxes. You can assign it f
Grades:
4th - 8th
Coral Reef Biome WebQuest-Nonfiction Reading and Research- Ecology
The coral reef is one of the major marine biomes. Although it is a relatively small biome, around 25% of the known marine species live in coral reefs. Your students will read for information and learn all about this fascinating aquatic biome. I added an Easel version of this webquest. I made the links active within Easel and provided answer boxes. You can assign it from Google classroom or from Easel. Some of the extension activities are not included if the Easel format did not support them. Sup
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5th - 8th
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Dangerous Weather -Webquest
Some weather can be dangerous. Your students will read for information and learn about weather situations that can cause damage and even hurt people.Supports:CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.RI.4.1-8.1CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.RI.4.2-8.2Answer Key includedI added an Easel version of this resource. I’ve added answer boxes and removed the key. You can assign it from Google classroom or from Easel. The key can be found in the pdf version. ********************************************************************Although I fr
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4th - 8th
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Edgar Allan Poe Web Hunt
Introducing your students to Edgar Allan Poe? This internet scavenger hunt is a great way for them to gather facts about him and find out about one of our country's most suspenseful writers! You can have the students do this scavenger hunt in groups, as a cooperative activity, or as an independent one. Because of POE's life, this activity is best suited for Middle School and High School. It starts out with some fun Halloween web-hunting to get the students ready! It then launches into a ful
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5th - 12th
Biography Webquest Bundle -Famous Historical Characters - Research
18 Biographies! From Cleopatra to Jackie Robinson and Jefferson to Steve Jobs as well as an unexpected charming animal hero (Sergeant Stubby), you will have a diverse pool to use with your students. Whether you are looking for practice in internet research skills, reading for information reinforcement or want to provide some wonderful role models for your class, this webquest bundle with its wide variety of famous historical individuals will meet your needs. This collection of webquests will g
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4th - 8th
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Internet Scavenger Hunt WebQuest Activity | Exploring Careers | Middle School
Embark on an exciting career exploration journey with this 25-question Webquest Internet Scavenger Hunt for middle school students. This comprehensive resource is essential for educators aiming to foster career awareness and readiness among young learners.With its mix of question types, extended activities, and creative writing prompts, this resource aligns with key educational goals and caters to diverse learning styles. The included report card comments and customizable exercises make it a ver
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6th - 9th
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Also included in: Middle School Internet Scavenger Hunt WebQuest Bundle │ Grades 6-9
Mountains WebQuest
Did you know the scientific study of mountains is called orology? Your students will read for information and learn all about mountains.Supports:CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.RI.4.1-8.1CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.RI.4.2-8.2Answer Key included********************************************************************Although I frequently check for broken links and edit the webquests, I would appreciate any input about problems through the Q&A link. That alerts me through an email and I can quickly address any issues a
Grades:
4th - 8th
MAUS Context Webquest Activities
In this webquest, students will be able to research context needed to appropriately introduce the graphic novel of MAUS by Art Speigelman. This can be done on paper, or on the computer. It is customizable to you, and is great for student engagement. This webquest uses videos, art, and informational texts to increase a student's understanding of the context going into the graphic novel.
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7th - 12th
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Shakespeare | Hamlet | Digital Scavenger Hunt Activity
This internet scavenger hunt helps students identify key elements from Willaim Shakespeare's Hamlet. A quick and easy pre-reading activity. All you have to do is make a copy for each student. Focused toward a flipped classroom. Great for homework or group work. Students will research the answers to 12 questions.
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8th - 12th
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