WebQuest Search Results:
Grades 9-12 Social Studies
Rating
Name & Description
Author(s)
Grade/Content Areas
50.00
This WebQuest is designed for high school students. It is based in Social Science but also incorporates English, Art and Spanish.
Submitted May 3, 2004
Art/Music English/Language Arts Foreign Language Social Studies
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
The U.S. government has decided to duplicate some important buildings, memorials and monuments that form part of the National Mall in Washington D.C.:
The Pentagon, The Lincoln Memorial, The Washington Monument, The White House, and The Capitol Building. The local construction company, Bumpkin Builders, will present some proposals to compete and win those projects. Your team has been asked to present a complete study of one of these buildings that will be replicated. Accuracy and precision are critical to the success of this endeavor. Prepare yourselves to accomplish this important job that will represent a great income to the company and yourselves.
Submitted Mar 15, 2004
Math Social Studies Technology
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
49.00
A virtual field trip across the country to create a magazine article (based on a real project)
Submitted before July, 2003.
Business English/Language Arts Life Skills/Careers Professional Social Studies Technology
48.00
In this lesson, groups of five students are given a fictional trip to France and were asked to see how long they can stay abroad with a budget of $10,000. Each member is given a different role with distinct responsibilities.
Submitted before July, 2003.
English/Language Arts Foreign Language Math Social Studies
48.00
This web quest focuses on a growing crisis situation in Southern Thailand. It is a simulation designed for students to reach a consensus on a resolution to a real life problem. It was developed by a teacher from Thailand, one from Bangladesh and another from the United States. We hope teachers and students interested in the Southern Thailand issue will find it a valuable resource for studying that situation. The process used may also serve as a model for other conflict resolution simulations.
Submitted Dec 29, 2004
English/Language Arts Life Skills/Careers Social Studies
47.00
Design a mural to commemorate the two.
Submitted before July, 2003.
Social Studies
47.00
Learn about election process by taking on role of a citizen or candidate in a town meeting
Submitted before July, 2003.
Social Studies
47.00
Students analyze both sides of the conflict and prepare a persuasive speech to convince Arabs and Israelis to accept a permanent peace settlement.
Submitted before July, 2003.
English/Language Arts Social Studies
46.37
This WebQuest is designed for social studies classrooms (8 through 12) in order to help students develop their critical and analytical thinking skills and promote their understanding of the concept ‹war.Š Students will make judgment about whether the battle against Iraq was justified within the context of larger social, economic, and political framework. On their way to making judgment, students will analyze the U.S. foreign policy and judge if the U.S. plays an appropriate role in the international politics.
Submitted before July, 2003.
Social Studies
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
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
Decide, based on an understanding of other cases, whether the don't ask don't tell rule violates the rights of homosexuals.
Submitted before July, 2003.
Social Studies
44.00
A student is asked to play the role of a costume designer who must come up with designs and information about a particular historical period (Ex. Roaring Twenties) which they present on a poster to present to the "director and producer of the film"
Submitted Nov 6, 2001
Art/Music Life Skills/Careers Professional Social Studies
44.00
A virtual tour of 6 selected cities and the landforms, flora, fauna and culture of the country. Complete four worksheets, a journal, a map and oral report.
Submitted Jul 6, 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
43.00
Submit a design proposal for the Smithsonian's Cold War Museum.
Submitted before July, 2003.
Social Studies
42.50
You have just inherited $25,000 and have decided to invest it in the stock market. Wary because of the recent volatility of the market, you have decided to form a stock club with three of your fellow classmates. It is your responsibility to research stocks, pick the ones that you feel will perform the best over the next 18 weeks, and convince your fellow investors in the stock club to purchase them.
Do your research and invest wisely!
Submitted Aug 11, 2003
Business Social Studies
42.33
A country named Warinstein has attacked the United States. You must plan an invasion of the country.
Submitted before July, 2003.
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
42.00
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
Learn more about earthquakes and where they are most likely to happen. Find a safe zone for some earthquake refugees.
Submitted before July, 2003.
Science Social Studies
42.00
This is a WebQuest about The Great War! Students develop a newpaper while researching the War to End All Wars!
Submitted before July, 2003.
Social Studies
42.00
This lesson centers around the question of the appropriateness of using Native American mascots in schools and sports. Students will research both sides of the argument, take a stance on the issue and create/present a persuasive response.
Submitted Jan 13, 2004
English/Language Arts 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
41.50
How can the United States exercise its military power and economic/technological might responsibly?
Submitted before July, 2003.
Social Studies
41.33
Research the time period of the 1920s as well as critically analyze the novel of The Great Gatsby. The work is compiled in a period magazine.
Submitted before July, 2003.
English/Language Arts Social Studies
41.00
Research a Renaissance figure and play him during a big meal.
Submitted before July, 2003.
Social Studies
41.00
I am sending you the page of high school web quests that were created by high school teachers in Anne Arundel County, Maryland. I think you will find the quality of these webquests to be very high. Please notice the new ones in the Social Studies area. They are awesome! Also be aware that we consolodate some of the teacher information into the student page rather than have two separate web pages. We have found that this ensures completion in a timely manner.
Submitted before July, 2003.
Business English/Language Arts Math Science Social Studies Technology
40.00
Students as journalists/historians research perspectives of various groups during the American Revolution (Patriot/Loyalist/British Government),conduct "interviews", develop their own viewpoint and write a persuasive editorial supported by facts.
Submitted before July, 2003.
Social Studies
40.00
This webquest can be either used as an introductory or summative activity concerning vertebrates. It also requires students to analyze data and draw conclusions concerning historical documents.
Submitted May 10, 2004
Science 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
Was the Kennewick Man a Native American or was he from Europe? This Quest explores these questions.
Submitted before July, 2003.
Science Social Studies
39.00
Webquest was written for two reason: after personal journey to Iceland in 2000 and as graduate assignment. Webquest is a part of website on Iceland.
Submitted before July, 2003.
English/Language Arts 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
37.60
Become the jury and the accused and decide how the trials should have turned out.
Submitted before July, 2003.
English/Language Arts Social Studies Technology
37.25
Put yourself in the shoes of an immigrant. Organize the information in the form of poster and a letter.
Submitted before July, 2003.
Social Studies
37.18
Compare homesteading in the Midwest to homesteading Mars
Submitted before July, 2003.
Art/Music Social Studies Technology
37.00
Students work in small groups to investigate one of the first 10 amendments.
Submitted Jul 14, 2004
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
Based on the motivation of the Signers of the Declaration of Independence, students will discover what could motivate them to become politically active.
Submitted before July, 2003.
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
35.25
Interdisciplinary unit where students create their own world using science, math, government, economics, and English.
Submitted before July, 2003.
English/Language Arts Math Science Social Studies
35.00
Explore culture, geography and history of a region through art by designing a new thematic museum wing.
Submitted before July, 2003.
Art/Music Social Studies
35.00
Students explore the history of Easter Island and see the interactions between culture and the environment. They then explore the validity of using Easter Island as a model of the impact of human population/culture on the global environment.
Submitted before July, 2003.
English/Language Arts Science Social Studies
34.66
A time machine will take you back to the Middle Ages where you, a a reporter, will do research as a Monk, A king and a Physician. What were the causes and terrible effects of the Black death?
Submitted before July, 2003.
English/Language Arts Science Social Studies
34.00
Students design a travel brochure that showcases countries in Latin America.
Submitted before July, 2003.
Foreign Language Social Studies
33.50
Assume the role of foreign correspondents for a British newspaper at the end of the 19th century.Write editorials on imperialism in Africa.
Submitted before July, 2003.
Social Studies
33.50
This WebQuest requires students to learn about how music drove and responded to the issues of the Vietnam War era. Students then synthesize their new knowledge into a creative outlet (songwriting).
Submitted before July, 2003.
Art/Music English/Language Arts Social Studies
33.33
A compilation of webquests designed to fulfill most of one semester requirement for Math Models and Economics courses for high schools. It includes: Buying/Leasing a vehicle; Buying/Renting a house; Budget and Career; and Investment.
Submitted before July, 2003.
Life Skills/Careers Math Social Studies
33.00
Analyze the plot of the film, participate in an online debate on Human Rights vs. Property Rights and gather information to construct a timeline of significant events in the case.
Submitted before July, 2003.
English/Language Arts Social Studies
32.75
WebQuest on the Arab-Israeli conflict. Looks at both sides and requires students to design a plan for peace. They must also research the issues from a historical perspective.
Submitted before July, 2003.
Social Studies
32.00
Understanding intolerance, fear and hate and deciding what to do when faced with them
Submitted before July, 2003.
English/Language Arts Social Studies
32.00
In this Web Quest students will research not only the causes and important events of the Great Depression, but also examine the personal struggles and challenges of a nation and its people in one of the worst the socio-economic periods of the twentieth century.
Submitted Mar 15, 2004
English/Language Arts Social Studies Technology
31.50
This is a year long project in which students research historical figures from U.S. Government/History. Students develop supporting materials to enhance their knowledge of these figures, such as brochures, commercials, videos, and historical newspapers. The quest culminates in students assuming the persona of these figures and presenting them in a talk show format, which is shared with other school paricipants via videoconferencing.
Submitted before July, 2003.
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
30.50
Investigate castles, design your own and report back.
Submitted before July, 2003.
Social Studies
30.33
Research Ancient Roman life to gain requisite understanding for study of Shakespeare's Julius Caesar
Submitted before July, 2003.
English/Language Arts Social Studies