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Grades 9-12


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Grade/Content Areas
Knowing Poe
Maryland Public Television

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.

Grade: 3-5 6-8 9-12 College/Adult
Art/Music English/Language Arts Social Studies

Patriotism & Protest: The Music of the Vietnam Era
Jeff Reed

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).

Grade: 9-12
Art/Music English/Language Arts Social Studies

Show me the Money! A Webquest on Campaign Finance
Lisa Vardi

Students must explore the new campaign finance laws and decide whether or not they will be beneficial to the political process.

Grade: 9-12
Social Studies

Welcome to the 1930s Webquest
Marion C. VoseMarion C. Vose

Students working through this webquest will ultimately produce a museum display with 5 multimedia elements on a topic relating to the 1930s.

Grade: 9-12
English/Language Arts Social Studies

Civilization of the Americas
Ms. Perla Zamora and Ms. Monique Autrique

The students will learn about the Aztec, Maya, and Inca cultures and what happened to them as a result of the Spanish conquest. They will take a stand on the following unit statement: ‹The Spanish conquest marked the beginning of a dark age in the history of the Americas.Š

Grade: 9-12
Social Studies

Glass Slippers Just Won't Do
Sheridan Brown

Enjoy a WebQuest for Middle and High School Students
(History, Social Science, English-Language Arts)
This is an opportunity for you and your classmates to imagine and research living and working in the years 1800-present. This is a very real mission. The President and Congress of the United States has asked you to complete a report comparing the past and present societal attitudes and roles of women in our country so that a new memorial : Break-the-Mold of Stereotypes in American History can be constructed in Washington, D.C.

Grade: 6-8 9-12 College/Adult
Business Social Studies

Perspectives on the US/Iraq Conflict
Carolyn O Burleson

Students are called upon to employ analytical and evaluative thinking to analyze reports of the war from various news media in various countries and gain an understanding of the messages of propaganda

Grade: 9-12
English/Language Arts, Social Studies, Technology

Conflict- What Should We Do?
Rick Tousley

This webquest can be used to help students explore the United State's policy with Iraq and North Korea.

Grade: 6-8 9-12
Social Studies

Business Law Final Assessment
Michael Bluman

Culminating activity for a full year business law class.

Grade: 9-12
Business Social Studies

French Revolution
K. Cordiner, S. Pearson

Taking the point of view of one of the three estates, groups of students create a newspaper reporting events, creating editorials, etc. which reflect their point of view.

Grade: 9-12
Social Studies

Icelandic History: Role of the Viking Woman
Diana Mackiewicz

Webquest was created for a grad school project: make a webquest and website, all in one. Webquest is thorough and provides many international links that will help students.

Grade: 9-12
Art/Music Life Skills/Careers Social Studies

An Expedition to 1910
Michael LaMar Umphrey

Visit the world of 1910 through stories, primary documents, and photographs.

Grade: 9-12
English/Language Arts Social Studies

Yangtze River Dam: Promise or Threat
Susan Connell

The Yangtze River is the primary lifeline and most destructive force in Central China. The government has long considered ways to harness its strength and tame its power. A decade ago, they began construction of what will be the world’s largest dam when completed in 2009. This WebQuest explores factors relating to the Three Gorges Dam by having students develop a Policy Briefing about its impact on the people, environment, industry and history of China.

Grade: 9-12 College/Adult
Social Studies

Welcome to the 1930s Webquest
Marion C. Vose

Students working through this webquest will ultimately produce a museum display with 5 multimedia elements on a topic relating to the 1930s.

Grade: 9-12
English/Language Arts Social Studies

Of Mice and Men: Migrant Workers?
Geraldine Thalen

This webquest connects the novel Of Mice and Men and migrant workers, pointing out the inability of many of the "disenfranchised" to achieve the "American Dream." The task the student completes is a PowerPoint presentation about migrant workers and the American Dream.

Grade: 9-12
English/Language Arts Social Studies

Reliving the Black Death
Ms Heynen, Mr Eveleens, Ms Risselada

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?

Grade: 9-12
English/Language Arts Science Social Studies

"Land of the Free, Home of the Brave?"
G.A. Oczek

There have been several times in the 20th Century where more than one person voiced the complaint, "You can't do that to me!" As a matter of fact, groups of people have expressed this exclamation. Significant events in history sometimes led to adverse public reaction and at times, the government placing limitations on people's civil rights. This webquest investigates discrimination, prejudice and civil rights violations in the 20th century.

Grade: 9-12
Social Studies

What's Going on in Japan Today?
Nicole Restrick/National Clearinghouse for U.S.-Japan Studies

This Web Quest is designed to introduce Japan's role in the international community through the study of current events.

Grade: 6-8 9-12
Social Studies

A Chapter in the History of the Texas Independence
Kindra Kilgore
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This is a WebQuest designed for ESL students in grades 9-12. It was written to help students decide the "real story" of the Texas Independence and Mexican/American War. Many of them disagree with our textbook in class. They have to write a new chapter on the topic including vocabulary words, a timeline, the chapter text, pictures, a glossary, chapter review questions and a bibliography. It is made so that a multi-language, multi-level class would have something for everyone to do.

Grade: 9-12
English/Language Arts, Social Studies

Canada vs First Nations: Living Together and Respe
Tammy McLeod

This is a Native rights issue that requires students to draw up an agreement on fishing rights that Natives, non-Natives, govt., and social activists must agree to.

Grade: 9-12 College/Adult
Social Studies

l gaucho y su cultura
Ana Maria Sosa

Webquest sobre el gaucho y su cultura

Grade: 9-12
Social Studies

Reflection on the War with Iraq
Kaya Yilmaz

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.

Grade: 9-12
Social Studies

They Drew Fire: A World War II D-Day Webquest
Jo Davidsmeyer

An integrated project of social science, language arts, and visual arts. Students analyze art created by Navy artists at D-Day and select one as an inspiration to create a fictional character who creates a journal or other record of his feelings and reactions to the Allied invasion of Normandy in World War II.

Grade: 6-8 9-12
Art/Music English/Language Arts Social Studies

You Have the Right To...
Lynne Gauger

Students work in small groups to investigate one of the first 10 amendments.

Grade: 9-12
Social Studies

Mexico Tour Package
P. Martinez

This webquest invites students to create a tour package of various historical and cultural sites in Mexico.

Grade: 6-8 9-12
Foreign Language Social Studies

WorldQuest
Peggy Ward, Joseph Hartman

Students have the opportunity to rank 9 global problems in terms of their threat to our world. They must come to consensus on their rankings and share their results and reasons with the class. This activity is patterned after the Milennium Project and the Copenhagen Consensus.

Grade: 9-12
Social Studies

Dia de los Muertos: A celebration of Death
Ana B. Marquez

Webquest of el dia de los muertos.

Grade: 9-12
Foreign Language Social Studies

Calling All Muckrakers: A Progressive Era Webquest
Anna White

It is essential for students to learn about the Progressive era and its impact on the laws and regulations that resulted. In this exercise, students will engage in a webquest which will allow them to conduct historical research using internet technology. They will have access to sources that are not readily available in the classroom. Students are also more likely to identify with the content since they are assuming the identity of an actual muckraker journalist, researching the same topic and investigating some of the actual work that each journalist created.

Grade: 9-12
Social Studies

Who Killed JFK?
Steven Taylor, Brian Bentley, Billy Newsome

This webquest challenges students to investigate the John F. Kennedy assassination.

Grade: 9-12 College/Adult
English/Language Arts Social Studies

Time Warped Don Quixote
Maggie Markus, Jamie DeGonia, Megan Cellitti, Andres Tellez

Our Webquest is based upon the first 30 chapters of Don Quixote. In this Webquest the students' goal is to create their version of Don Quixote time warped into an era of American History. The students are responsible for script, props, backdrops, costumes, and keeping track of material and financial costs.

Grade: 9-12
Art/Music English/Language Arts Math Social Studies

Lessons To Be Learned from the Great Tsunami
Rabbi Naphtali Hoff

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.

Grade: 6-8 9-12 College/Adult
Science Social Studies

The Vietnam War and the 1960s
Dianna Granata

This Webquest was created to help students better understand the Vietnam War and the historical context of the war. The students will investigate: the causes of the war; the political climate of the Vietnam period; the culture of the 1960s; books, movies and other literature of the Vietnam period and about the Vietnam War the geography and culture of Vietnam (then and now); the war itself through an analysis of the major battles, weapons and armaments, and terminology associated with the war; soldier profiles and demographic information about those who fought in the war.

Grade: 9-12
English/Language Arts Social Studies

Echoes of a Dream
Carolyn O Burleson

Students examine the Civil Rights Movement in historical perspective, the leaders that emerged and laws that grew out of the era in order to answer the question, "How does Dr. King's Dream echo in my life today?"

Grade: 9-12
English/Language Arts Social Studies

Going Away To College With Baby
Dorrie Williams-Wheeler

Students will choose a college or university that offers family student housing and gather required information.

Grade: 9-12 College/Adult
Life Skills/Careers Professional Social Studies

Shopping For Baby
Dorrie Williams-Wheeler

Students will purchase items needed for babies first month of life with on a $500 dollar budget.

Grade: 9-12 College/Adult
Business Health/PE Life Skills/Careers Math Social Studies

Does Your Vote Count?
Gina Grochow, Christine Berkland, Rachel Barrera, Janie Norman

It was structured as a webquest specifically for use by secondary education students. It poses questions that can be researched via the web as well as with off-line resources. The 2004 Presidential elections were about to take place and we wanted to create a learning experience that gave students a look into a very real and controversial issue. Although it begins on the web, it ends with a live event in the classroom. Not only are students able to become more familiar with the web and the use of technology, they have to create a mock press conference and speak to their positions. While the 'press conference' is fake, the content is authentic. Our hope was to get the students interested in an issue that they would soon be able to partake in...voting.

Grade: 9-12
Life Skills/Careers Social Studies Technology

Destination Norway
Ingunn Weka

This webquest is about what it would be like to live in another country, Norway, for 2 years. Your parents have taken a new job and you have to go with them. The first month is spent traveling around to learn as much as possible about the country, its history, culture, people, and nature.

Grade: 9-12 College/Adult
English/Language Arts Foreign Language Social Studies Technology

Social Security: A New Challenge for the 21st Century
Carolyn O Burleson

Students will examine the history and present state of the American Social Security System and its implications for their own future, and let their voice be heard in the debate over how it should be reformed. They will use Wikipedia to participate in an online discussion and then express their views in a persuasive letter to their Congressional leaders.

Grade: 9-12
English/Language Arts Social Studies Technology

Totalitarian Governments in the Interwar Period
Jon Schildknecht

Webquest that explores the rise to power of leaders in Germany, Italy, Russia and Japan in the years between World War I and II.

Grade: 6-8 9-12
Social Studies

Immigrating Canadians
Kim Adair

Create a character and immigrate him/her to Canada, being sure to take EVERYTHING into consideration. Learn why immigrants come to Canada, the challenges they face, and the contributions they make to Canadian society.

Grade: 6-8 9-12
Social Studies

Decisions! Decisions!
Carolyn O Burleson

Students explore their values, consider options for making informed decisions at various stages of their lives and develop a plan for their life path.

Grade: 6-8 9-12 College/Adult
English/Language Arts Health/PE Life Skills/Careers Professional Social Studies Technology

Stand and Be Heard: A Lesson in Civil Disobediece
Carolyn Roscoe, Kevin McClure, Stephanie Johnson, Heather Vermeulen

With this WebQuest, students will look at three different techniques of civil disobedience used throughout history: sit-ins/peaceful rallies, speeches/essays/poems/songs, and boycotts. Students will individually research each technique, then com back together as a group to share their findings on the effectiveness of the technique. Students will use what they have learned to addres the problem presented in the introduction: student profiling. Finally, students will present their findings to the class.

Grade: 9-12
Social Studies

Mass Hysteria!: A WebQuest on applications of Arthur Miller's The Crucible
Heather Vermeulen, Carolyn Roscoe, Kevin McClure, Stephanie Johnson

This WebQuest is designed for a secondary U.S. history or American Literature class in which the students have read The Crucible, a play by Arthur Miller about the Salem Witch Trials. The “Mass Hysteria!” WebQuest requires students to assume the role of members of the School Board and to examine the causes and effects of hysteria in the past in helping to create a plan to prevent school violence and discrimination.
Working in groups of four, each student researches one of the following past examples of mass hysteria: the Salem Witch Hunts, McCarthyism and the Red Scare, Japanese American Internment during WWII, and the events following 9/11. They share their findings with the group, and then work together to create a plan for handling the threat of school violence without causing hysteria and discrimination within the schools, as well as a means of responding to potential outbreaks of hysteria. The students are additionally responsible for presenting this information to the class in a creative manner.

Grade: 9-12
English/Language Arts Social Studies

Mexican Immigrants Crossing the Border
Gillian Falknor, Della Mosley, Melissa Jackson, Ryan O’Connor, Tina Kupsco

A webquest that requires students to create a documentary based on their studies of the experiences of Mexican Immigrants coming to the U.S. Students need to create a script, costumes, and a video for their final presentation. Immigrants from Mexico coming to America

Grade: 9-12
English/Language Arts Foreign Language Life Skills/Careers Social Studies

Utopian Society 1984-2084
Brittany Warren, Kristin Tasch, Cathy Largent, Meaghan Slevin

Creating your own utopian society based on the novel 1984. Involves history, english, math, and FCS.

Grade: 9-12
English/Language Arts Life Skills/Careers Math Social Studies

Hurricane Watch Team
Stephanie Gove, Trevor Butenhoff, Jacob Kasper, Kimberly Spena, & Josh Caruso

The WebQuest was developed to encompass four disciplines; science, English, history, and mathematics. Students are presented with a challenge and a role. The challenge is that a hurricane is headed towards their (imaginary) town. The students will be split into groups of four members, with each member receiving a role. These are their ‘Hurricane Watch Teams’. The roles will be: a meteorologist, a firefighter, a police officer, and the mayor of the town.

Grade: 9-12
English/Language Arts Math Science Social Studies Technology

Civil War News Cast
Morgan Allen, Daniel Catanzaro, Alexa Schlosser, Erin Wrobel

This is a webquest that directs students to create a Civil War News Cast. The students are in groups of four and each student has a role. The roles are reporting from an actual battle, interviewing a general, doing a statistical analysis between three battles about casulties, and giving a detailed report on the medical practices being used by either the North or the South.

Grade: 9-12
Social Studies

Never Again! - Again?
Carolyn O Burleson

As we study the motivations at each of the eight stages of genocide, we will determine what we can do at each stage to stop this vicious cycle of killings and prevent any future slaughters and mass killings. We will examine our US Foreign Policy and the policies of the United Nations. We will examine history and examine ourselves. We will determine what actions we must take so that when we say, "Never Again!" we really do mean "NEVER AGAIN!"

Grade: 9-12 College/Adult
English/Language Arts Life Skills/Careers Social Studies Technology

Ice Age: How global warming could lead to an ice age.
Dustin Swann

What would happen if glaciers started to expand and cover the Earth like they did 18,000 years ago? How much damage would this cause to our society? Would the ice destroy everything in its path? Would we be able to go on and live like we do today? Would there be any warning that an ice age is coming? Would we have time to adjust, and if so how much time? Scientist are considering these very questions today. In order to answer them scientist are studying what is left of the past ice ages to determine how they began and ended, and what to expect if another were to occur. Plus, through studying the past climate changes scientist have began the task of predicting future climate changes. This unit looks at what causes Ice ages, how they come to an end, and what the future climate might hold.

Grade: 6-8 9-12 College/Adult
Science Social Studies

Senior Time Capsule
Jon Woofter

A 7th grade activity that has students exploring their community, their nation and their world by using the Internet to gain global perspective. Students then take this new information to create a time capsule that will be opened when they graduate from high school.

Grade: 6-8 9-12
English/Language Arts Science Social Studies Technology

Back and Asian Soldiers in the First World War
Dan Lyndon

This webquest looks at the contribution that black and asian soldiers made during WW1. It is aimed at students between 11 and 14 and asks them to complete a task writing a booklet for younger pupils about the contributions that were made.

Grade: 9-12
Social Studies

CivQuest
Scott Horton, Cindy DiBerardino

A webquest based on the ancient civilizations of the world. Students have to design exhibits for a museum that celebrates the accomplishments of the ancient world.

Grade: 9-12 College/Adult
Social Studies

What Color is Racism?
Vickie Duax, Mary Phoenix, Patricia Hernandez

Many persons are uncertain as to what constitutes racism. A joke? Ignoring someone that needs help at a restaurant or other business? Making people wait? Helping others before their turn? Physical violence? Verbal abuse?

Using the tools and resources provided, create a one minute video that attempts to explain and inform others about racism in a non-judgmental, yet clear and honest manner. You will be working in collaborative groups to accomplish your goal.

Grade: 6-8 9-12 College/Adult
Art/Music English/Language Arts Social Studies Technology

Firestorm 2003
Jennifer Nieto

It is intended to get the students thinking about the making of policy and how different agencies and information works together and how politics makes the ultimate decision over facts.

Grade: 9-12
Social Studies

Our Homes Are Bleeding: The McKenna McBride Commission
Union of BC Indian Chiefs, Amy Dash (educator), Kim Lawson (librarian)

Students and teachers using the "Our Homes Are Bleeding" webquest explore multimedia (maps, photos, audio, video, text) records about cut-off lands in British Columbia, in the voices of First Nations people, government officials and settlers. Topics include western settlement, the reserve system in Canada, aboriginal title and rights and First Nations resistance. Supporting materials include resource lists, narrative essays and teacher's resources. Many resources focus on the McKenna McBride Royal Commission (1913 - 1916)

Grade: 9-12 College/Adult
Social Studies

American Revolution Webquest
Christopher Redmond

Webquest desgined to introduce students to the Patriot/Loyalist cause.

Grade: 9-12
Social Studies

Considering Independence
Jack Neill

This is a webquest that asks students of U.S. History to assume several roles (a patriot/separatist, a tory/loyalist, a slave, and a native American), to study the political, cultural and economic issues of the late Colonial period, to evaluate the information, and then to make a judgment whether Virginia should take the final steps toward independence.

Grade: 9-12
Social Studies, AP US History

Hola from South America
Pam Dooley, Daphney Thomas, Nora Cardiel

Dizney Worlde has decided to expand their Epkot Center to include some South American countries. It is your team’s job to research three of these countries to design the South American section for Epkot. You will research the countries’ entertainment (sports, music, art, theatre), landforms, cuisine, climate, and major holidays using the South America Treasure Hunt. You will then enter your information in the database provided. Using the information in your database, use Microsoft Publisher or Microsoft Word to create a brochure for the one country your team feels would be the best to include in the Epkot Center.

Grade: 3-5 6-8 9-12
Social Studies

The Renaissance
Diana Lawrence

Addressing Washington state standards in 10th grade Social Studies and Writing, this WebQuest gives students opportunities to explore many aspects of the Renaissance period. Final projects can be chosen by students that best fit their own personal strengths, from PowerPoint presentations to writing or artistic abilities.

Grade: 9-12
English/Language Arts Social Studies

BULLYING: PARLEM D' ALLÒ QUE ENS IMPORTA
Carme Baba

Una WebQuest per a parlar del tema de l' assetjament a l' escola, perquè els alumnes debatin i sàpiguen com actuar

Grade: 9-12
Social Studies

Newton's Castle
Ordom Huot, Naheed Shahadat, Ricardo Rosas, Luis Casanova

Explore Newton's Castle to learn about his discoveries and secret life. Learn about color, optical illusions, observations from nature and fascinating facts about how cars roll up hill and why dogs chase cars. There are several Project Legal (TIPS) lessons included regarding copyright issues and a Newton Timeline. A perfect quiz score gains access to the treasures of the new Museum of Modern Art in New York City.

Grade: 6-8 9-12 College/Adult
Art/Music Science Social Studies

Inherit the Wind
Michele Davis

A webquest that explores the value of civil disobedience in society. Students will research historical figures and come to a round table to discuss their findings, plus question their opposition for value of opposing them. Group and individual work required.

Grade: 9-12
English/Language Arts Social Studies

U.S. HIstory
Jessica Ratcliffe

Choose the "Perfect" Presidential Canidate. It is important that you know what to look for in a canidate and what characteristics you think a good canidate should possess. While researching past presidents, note the different characteristics (ex. loyal, effective leadership) they had and the policies they passed (ex. believed in equality, forign policy), which made them successful Presidents.

Grade: 9-12
Social Studies

Archetypal Siddhartha Webquest
J. Knowles

This web quest is designed for tenth grade world literature students who have read Siddhartha by Hermann Hesse. Throughout the webquest, students explore Carl Jung's archetype theory, literary archetypes, and archetypes represented in Siddhartha. The task is for students to create their own mandala compiling everything they have learned about archetypes and including personal connections.

Grade: 9-12
Art/Music English/Language Arts Social Studies

Los Artistas de España y América Latina
Amy Rosenberger

An exploration of Spanish and Latin American artists and the influence of society on their works. For students of Spanish, Art, and Social Studies.

Grade: 9-12
Art/Music Foreign Language Social Studies

World Poverty Project
Victor Sheets

Students become important presidential advisors and try to persuade the president to act one way or another on the issue of world poverty. Students read an article about a report from the United Nations. They utilize pre, during and post-reading strategies, including summarization. They write a persuasive essay and create a PowerPoint presentation.

Grade: 6-8 9-12
English/Language Arts Social Studies Technology

Uma Aventura na Web com Tutankhamon
Sónia Cruz

Esta Aventura na Web destina-se aos alunos do 7º ano. É uma proposta realizada para quatro/cinco aulas, com a intenção de motivar o aluno para a unidade Contributos das Primeiras Civilizações. Pretende-se que a sua realização motive o aluno para conhecer melhor aspectos da história de uma grande Civilização através da descoberta do faraó Tutankhamon.

Grade: 9-12
Social Studies

Introduction to All Quiet on the Western Front
Brandy Jenson

This WebQuest is designed to introduce students to the WWI era in preparation for reading the novel All Quiet on the Western Front. It is a fact-finding mission for teams of 4. The evaluation is a PowerPoint presentation.

Grade: 9-12
English/Language Arts Social Studies

We Were There…WebQuest on US Constitutional Convention
Marshall Aykroyd

In 1783, with the war formally drawing to a close, the Congress faced a wider range of issues...in 1786, leading statesmen called for a special convention to revise the Articles--the Constitutional Convention. You find yourself in late 18th century United States. Everything is just like you learned in Social Studies class, except many of the technologies of today exist. You will assume one of the following roles:
1.You are one of the 55 delegates selected to represent your state at the Constitutional Convention.
2.You are a reporter assigned to cover the Constitutional Convention.
3.You are a public relations person hired by the delegates

Grade: 6-8 9-12
English/Language Arts Social Studies

A WebQuest about Creating WebQuests
Steven Isaacs

This WebQuest will teach about WebQuests and guide participants through creating their own WebQuest.

Grade: K-2 3-5 6-8 9-12 College/Adult
Any curriculum

The Holocaust: A Child's Perspective
Jeffery Gentry

A look at the Holocaust through the eyes of children. This WebQuest is ideal for experiential learning in small groups or as a whole class.

Grade: 3-5 6-8 9-12 College/Adult
Social Studies

The Dust Bowl Era
Jeffery Gentry

This WebQuest helps students understand the causes of and the hardships suffered during the Dust Bowl era.

Grade: 3-5 6-8 9-12
English/Language Arts Social Studies