WebQuest Search Results:
Grades 6-8 Social Studies
Rating
Name & Description
Author(s)
Grade/Content Areas
50.00
While reading "The Samurai's Tale" students research Japanese culture.
Submitted before July, 2003.
English/Language Arts Social Studies
50.00
In this project students will learn about Media Literacy. They will experience analyzing ads and then they will produce an ad that makes a public service point of their choice.
Submitted before July, 2003.
English/Language Arts Social Studies Technology
50.00
According to the Center for Disease Control and Prevention, during the past 20 years there has been a dramatic increase in obesity in America. 25 out of 100 children are either overweight or obese. Trends in our country indicate an obesity epidemic. With this epidemic comes the danger of chronic illnesses such as type 2 diabetes, heart disease, and cancer. In this WebQuest, students research the topic and design informative and persuasive projects using technology.
Submitted Dec 19, 2003
English/Language Arts Health/PE Social Studies Technology
50.00
Students develop a character that is in Gettysburg, PA on July 1,2,3, 1863. They develop a journal entry for each of the three days of the famous battle. Along with the journal entry students create maps and pictures to go along with their journal entries.
Submitted Feb 20, 2004
Social Studies
50.00
This webquest incorporates literary and the understanding of oppressed women into the classroom. Learn why everyone in Angelina's life thinks differntly than she.
Submitted Dec 8, 2004
English/Language Arts Social Studies
50.00
Students, working in teams, research the history of chocolate by creating a chocolate timeline, explore the life cycle of the cocoa plant by creating a flowchart, discover how companies mass-produce chocolate by reporting on one major company, think about starting their own chocolate business by creating a brainstorming mindmap, learn to budget by making a spreadsheet, and create a kaleidocycle business card. Online chocolate trivia puzzle and process rubrics are included.
Submitted Jan 27, 2005
Art/Music Business English/Language Arts Math Science Social Studies Technology
48.00
This unit is designed for 6th - 8th grade students in cross-curriculum areas technology, arts, language arts, science and social studies. This unit is intended to introduce students to the field of geneology using integrated technology for support. Students will gain skills in analyzing, comparing, evaluating, research in geneology and related fields, and computer programs. Students will use books, Internet Explorer, Power Point, Kid Pix and/or MS Publisher
The students will be researching their family history using a number databases, Kid Pix and other multimedia tools. They will begin their research using links provided and then organize their findings using various forms of multimedia.
Submitted Nov 11, 2003
Art/Music English/Language Arts Social Studies Technology
48.00
EFL students plan a trip to Seattle, Washington, USA. In groups, they select flights, hotels, and things-to-do. At the end of the task, groups present reports on their travel plans.
Submitted Dec 17, 2003
English/Language Arts Foreign Language Social Studies
47.60
This WebQuest is dedicated to the ancient Olympic games and the expected revival of Olympic spirit in Athens at 2004 ...
Ancient Olympic Games were originated in Greece and were held from 776 B.C. to A.D. 393. The modern Olympic Games began in 1896 (thanks to French aristocrat Baron Pierre de Coubertin) when organizers revived them to encourage world peace and friendship and to promote healthy sporting competition for the youth of the world.
Submitted Feb 10, 2004
Social Studies
47.00
The students are asked to research and compare adn graph data using excel
Submitted before July, 2003.
Math Social Studies
47.00
The Planning an Egyptian Vacation Web Quest takes the students on a journey through past and present day Egypt. Students will explore both ancient and present day religion, cultural customs, food and history
Submitted Jun 25, 2004
English/Language Arts Health/PE Social Studies
46.00
Create a want ad for a hero as well as a presentation and persuasive writing to nominate a Hero of the Century from a selected list.
Submitted before July, 2003.
Social Studies
46.00
Ponder the question from a range of Australia's immigrant groups.
Submitted before July, 2003.
Social Studies
46.00
In your investigation of one of these themes of Holes, you will reflect not only on your reading of the book and the opinions of your peers, but also on outside sources of these topics. You will dig up as much information as possible by using the links provided for each task.
Submitted before July, 2003.
English/Language Arts Social Studies
46.00
Students will create a character profile of a person in the 19th century. They will have the opportunity to use Word or PowerPoint for their finished product. There are also enrichment activities available.
Submitted before July, 2003.
English/Language Arts Social Studies Technology
46.00
A Webquest about the Internet and Graphics. Influenced by Golden & Silver Age comic books and characters. Deals with social and ethical issues, as well as practical applications for HTML, Graphics, etc. Designed to go over 10 weeks.
Submitted May 6, 2004
Social Studies Technology
45.00
Recruited by the famous Illinois Smith and an anonymous benefactor, students embark on an expedition to explore each of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World and determine which three are most worthy of renovation.
Submitted Jul 6, 2003
English/Language Arts Professional Social Studies
44.66
Learn about the 50 United States by designing a new state quarter.
Submitted before July, 2003.
Social Studies Technology
44.50
As members of the Lewis and Clark Bicentennial Committee, students explore aspects of the Corps of Discovery to plan a bicentennial event representative of several important aspects of the expedition: science discoveries, geographical knowledge, cultural observations of Native Americans, and exemplary leadership.
Submitted before July, 2003.
Social Studies
44.00
Collaboratively produce a piece of historical fiction focusing on setting, plot and character.
Submitted before July, 2003.
English/Language Arts Social Studies
44.00
Students retrace the footsteps of Lewis and Clark in an effort to understand the changes that have taken place in America since their historic journey.
Submitted May 11, 2004
Art/Music English/Language Arts Math Social Studies Technology
43.50
Webquest on the history of making money, exchanging money, and designing money.
Submitted Mar 23, 2004
Life Skills/Careers Social Studies
43.00
Convince a Northern industrialist to relocate his business to your Texas city.
Submitted before July, 2003.
Social Studies
43.00
Research styles, techniques, and details that have been used for the construction of houses from early in our history to the present time; create a home design of your own; build a small model of the home.
Submitted before July, 2003.
Art/Music Social Studies
43.00
Children undetake research to prepare themselves to become wildlife experts in the employ of the Australian Antarctica Company
Submitted before July, 2003.
English/Language Arts Science Social Studies
43.00
A WebQuest on The Giver by Lois Lowry designed for 8th grade, spans across the curricular areas of: Reading and Language Arts, Social Studies, and Art.
Submitted May 27, 2004
Art/Music English/Language Arts Social Studies
42.33
Although titled in Spanish this webquest is mostly bilingual. It´s aimed at helping people travelling virtually all over the 25 countries member of the expanded European Union. This travel will take you throught a wide variety of cultures and traditions. It includes links which will help you travel: tourism (lonely planet); car renting; where to rest (youth hostels and campings); maps of the different countries ...
All in all, through this webquest the European Union is brought to life through your computer. Enjoy your trip!
Submitted Mar 15, 2004
English/Language Arts Foreign Language Social Studies
42.28
The students use the Internet to take an imaginary vacation somewhere in the US and then present it.
Submitted before July, 2003.
Math Social Studies
42.00
Who should be granted possession of the remains of a newly discovered Pharaoh: the archaeologist who unearthed it, descendants of the Pharaoh, a museum curator, or the government of Egypt?
Submitted before July, 2003.
Science Social Studies
42.00
As Young Adults become more familiar with people in their world and their surroundings, many of them are learning of a friend or colleague's sexual orientation and identity or coming to terms with their own sexual orientation and identity. This Webquest is designed to foster an understanding of sexual orientation, issues and resources and to educate the "quester" about hate crimes and how to prevent them.
Submitted Jan 20, 2005
Social Studies
41.00
Research a Renaissance figure and play him during a big meal.
Submitted before July, 2003.
Social Studies
41.00
Have you ever wondered who will be elected if there were no political party affiliations, and candidates were chosen based on their platform and history? Get ready, because by the end of this webquest you will find out!
Submitted Feb 21, 2004
Social Studies
40.66
Addresses the many issues surrounding the Bowhead Whale hunts in the Arctic
Submitted before July, 2003.
Science Social Studies
40.60
Analyze and synthesize information about the death. Mirrors the controversy among Egyptologists.
Submitted before July, 2003.
English/Language Arts Social Studies Technology
40.33
Users of this WebQuest will choose from a given list of people who've made significant contributions to science and create a trading card with that scientist's picture, vital information, and author comments.
Submitted before July, 2003.
English/Language Arts Science Social Studies
40.00
This webquest invites students to "live" among the Anasazi and learn about their culture and the messages hidden within the petroglyphs. A journal and creative end product are required in the final presentation.
Submitted before July, 2003.
Art/Music Social Studies
39.50
Student groups represent a newly appointed Department of Tourism for a U. S. state with the task of attracking tourism relocation.
Submitted before July, 2003.
English/Language Arts Social Studies
39.50
The students research all the many different theories concerning the formation of Stonehenge. They have to decide which theory they most agree with, research all about that theory, and then give a presentation.
Submitted before July, 2003.
Social Studies
39.33
Developed by Maryland Public Television (www.mpt.org/learningworks), this latest highly interactive site is devoted to exploring the life and writings of Edgar Allan Poe.
Submitted Nov 6, 2002
Art/Music English/Language Arts Social Studies
39.00
Identify American "symbols of freedom" found in Country Music.
Submitted before July, 2003.
Art/Music Social Studies
39.00
Students will assume a role and have a specific task to complete. Upon completion, the group will be responsible for designing a heraldic shield as well as a booth for a medieval street fair.
Submitted before July, 2003.
English/Language Arts Social Studies
39.00
President Abraham Lincoln has invited you to Washington D.C. to debate the future of our country before Congress.
Submitted Mar 21, 2004
Social Studies
39.00
This webquest was desigend to provide students a deeper appreciation of the current catastrophe confronting the world community in light of the recent Tsunami in southern Asia. Students will also better understand Judaism’s view on tragedy and what we can do to assist those in desperate need of help.
Submitted Jan 5, 2005
Science Social Studies
38.66
Focuses on the period of Expansion and Reform from 1801-1861. This is done by exploring the following; The history of Louisiana Purchase, the state and federal policies that influenced the Cherokee tribe, social and political impact of the idea of Manifest Destiny pertaining to the Oregon Trail, the significance of Lewis and Clark expedition and its contributions to friendly relations with Native Americans, and the importance of the Monroe Doctrine and War of 1812 during the 19th Century.
Submitted before July, 2003.
English/Language Arts Social Studies Technology
38.50
Submitted Apr 27, 2004
Art/Music Professional Science Social Studies
38.00
After reading the YA novel Holes, students will explore several broad themes in the book: Homelessness, Racism, and Juvenile Corrections.
Submitted before July, 2003.
English/Language Arts Social Studies
37.50
Analyze the conditions of London in 1840 and craft an election campaign for the newly enlightened Scrooge.
Submitted before July, 2003.
English/Language Arts Social Studies
37.18
Compare homesteading in the Midwest to homesteading Mars
Submitted before July, 2003.
Art/Music Social Studies Technology
37.00
Your group does preparation work for a Smithsonian video project on daily life in Colonial America.
Submitted before July, 2003.
Social Studies
37.00
This webquest studies the Sumerians, Babylonians, and Assyrians and compares their civilizations. In it students are required to research each civ. then form conclusions based on information which they have found. Students will enter information into a spreadsheet, that is included in the webquest, which will give them a quantitative means of determining the greatest civilization that existed in Mesopotamia.
Submitted before July, 2003.
Social Studies
36.50
In this non traditional look at the causes of the American Revolution, students learn that external forces such as national debt and a desire for peace with the Indians motivated many Members of Parliament to pass restrictive legislative Acts on their American colonies.
Submitted before July, 2003.
Social Studies
36.00
Students study immigrants from different countries and eras to discern similarities in reasons for coming, and common problems encountered.
Submitted before July, 2003.
Social Studies
35.40
Examine the Cinderella story from three different cultures and create a new one applicable to Ancient Greece.
Submitted before July, 2003.
English/Language Arts Social Studies
35.33
Design a utopian society. Build's on the reading of Ayn Rand's novel.
Submitted before July, 2003.
English/Language Arts Social Studies
35.00
This WebQuest asks the question of which is better: bottled or tap water? This WebQuest gives students the opportunity to research the different kinds of water, and then figure out for themselves what they think is more appealing, more cost-effective, better tasting, and healthier.
Submitted before July, 2003.
Science Social Studies
34.00
Students design a travel brochure that showcases countries in Latin America.
Submitted before July, 2003.
Foreign Language Social Studies
34.00
You have been hired by the SOMS Golden Magazine corporation to create an educational and entertaining magazine about Ancient China for Middle School Students. You have been hired to create this magazine to sell as a product that teachers would love to use in their classroom. You will be working in small groups researching and writing articles on several key areas of study about ancient china.
Submitted May 5, 2004
English/Language Arts Social Studies
33.00
Interview participants and write a magazine.
Submitted before July, 2003.
Social Studies
33.00
A community is faced with the issue of allowing bordering states access to their landfill.
Submitted before July, 2003.
English/Language Arts Science Social Studies Technology
33.00
Take on different roles to discover the real China and agree on a US policy towards China.
Submitted before July, 2003.
Social Studies
31.54
This webquest leads the students through an investigation of William Shakespeare's life, times, and works. No prior experience with Shakespeare necessary. Many references added in for teachers.
Submitted before July, 2003.
English/Language Arts Social Studies
31.00
After being magically transported back in time, you decide to make the best of it and hold a dinner party and invite some of the major important people of the time and get to know them better.
Submitted before July, 2003.
Art/Music English/Language Arts Science Social Studies
31.00
Roller coasters, like other amusement park rides, are designed using physics laws to simulate danger. Students work in teams as historian, physicist, and design engineer in order to research the science of roller coasters and design the ultimate scream machine for a fictional theme park.
Submitted Dec 19, 2003
Art/Music English/Language Arts Math Science Social Studies Technology