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Grades 9-12

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The Mascot Dilemma: Pride or Prejudice

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.

Manuel Rios

Grade: 9-12
English/Language Arts Social Studies

Women Fighters

The goal of this WebQuest is to have students look at the contribution of Women in the Labor Movement between 1860 and 1920. Students take on the role of a middle class American Women who has to decide whether or not to participate in the movement. They must explain why they have made their decision and be prepared to support their decision.

Tadge O'Brien

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

An American Travel Guide

Become a new travel agent and design a travel brochure/guide for four regions of the United States (as well as a travel review of a particular place). The brochure features routes, itineraries, famous people, places, and things to do. It gives students a chance to find out about America. The travel review gives students a chance to write. This is an extensive research/writing project.

Brian A. Yablon

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

Discover Kansas

Final project for Kansas unit. Designed for 4th grade, but could be used with older students. Includes research on geography, history, famous Kansans, and more. Includes extensive Kansas links.

Richard Brown

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

A Personal Journal - Gettysburg - July 1,2,3, 1863

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.

Curt Nielsen

Grade: 6-8 9-12
Social Studies

Outraged Citizen!

"Outraged Citizen" is a web-based exploration of political issues and resources. By following the eight-step process, you will find out who your elected political officials are, identify political issues in a monologue, match the issue to the right political official, and finally write a persuasive letter to an elected political official.

John Buchanan

Grade: 9-12 College/Adult
Social Studies

World War II radio broadcast

Students are asked to take on the role of either a reporter, a lyricist, or an artist in World War II America, Germany, or Japan. Students work in groups of three to view and investigate different propaganda forms used in World War II. They then create their own radio platform and radio broadcast designed to sway public opinion to their side.

Liza Hastings, Samantha Scaggs

Grade: 9-12
Social Studies

Martin Luther and the Reformation

Students will display and illustrate in a Power Point Presentation the life, the times and the ideas of the Reformation and the religious reformers. Through the analysis of primary sources and other documents students will be able to compare and evaluate core beliefs and some interesting details of the Catholic and Protestant faiths.

Rocio Acevedo, Veronica Ocampo, Monique Autrique

Grade: 9-12
Social Studies

Louis XIV and Absolutism

Students will explore the life and times of one of the most powerful rulers in history: Louis XIV, the Sun King. Students will learn what conditions prevailed in 17th century France that allowed (or rather called for) this absolute ruler who so openly expressed "L’état c’est moi"(I am the State).

Rocio Acevedo, Veronica Ocampo, Monique Autrique

Grade: 9-12
Social Studies Technology

Geometry in Real Life

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.

Rocio Acevedo, Jessica Knight, Steve Bates

Grade: 9-12
Math Social Studies Technology

 

Mexican Independence

Students will design a Museum Exhibit on the Mexican Independence. Students will work in groups of five to create a museum that contains exhibits on five main phases of the war for Independence. The exhibit must incorporate a variety of elements—pictures, maps, primary-source documents, charts and graphs, timelines—to display the causes, phases, and effects of the war of Independence.

Rocio Acevedo, Monique Autrique, Jerry Freed

Grade: 9-12
Social Studies Technology

The Great Depression

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.

Rocio Acevedo, Dennis Spencer

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

 

nuevaeuropa

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!

Enrique Blanco Carrera

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

NetForce - A Webquest

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.

Luke Smith, Luke Smith

Grade: 6-8 9-12
Social Studies Technology

Intellectual Property: A Computer Ethics WebQuest

In pairs, students explore both sides of one of a five ethical dilemmas facing our society. Student research their topics and then present both sides of the issue is a "debate style" format.

Kristopher Wiemer

Grade: 9-12 College/Adult
Social Studies Technology

The Time Machine

Students need to write an account of a thirty-day stay in a concentration camp in WWII. Links up to both history as well as English. Originally designed for ESL/EFL students.

Eric Kortenschijl

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

Japanese Internment Camps

Students act as investigative reporters in this webquest with the task of determining what life was like during and after Japanese internment. This webquest utilizes a

Deborah Harmon, Nancy Copeland, Toni Stokes Jones

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

Constructing a Lasting Peace in India and Pakistan

In groups, students attempt to create a peace treaty between India and Pakistan that will finally bring a lasting peace to the subcontinent.

Dan McDowell

Grade: 9-12
Social Studies

Reliable Resources

This was a WebQuest completed through the iMET program at California State University, Sacramento to enhance classroom technology. The WebQuest tries to make students think about the validity of web sites. They are required to make a presentation to their peers and even quiz their peers over items that make-up valid web sites.

Koreen Gonzales, Kristina Roys, Samantha McLeod

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

A Neighborhood for Everyone: The Redevelopment of Sherman Heights, California

The gentrification of lower-income neighborhoods is an important topic. Students will study the redevelopment of the neighborhood of Sherman Heights, take on roles in the debate and work together to make a fair and equitable neighborhood plan.

Leilani Clark

Grade: 9-12
English/Language Arts Social Studies

 

The Flying Cloud

Learn about the clipper ship Flying Cloud and it's world record journey during California's Gold Rush. Use math to solve the clues and complete the quest.

Russ Johnston

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

 

Road Trip: Retracing Lewis and Clark

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.

Chris Albus

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

Kumeyaay Prose Slam

This project rquires students to research information about Kumeyaay culture. Following research, students develop an original Kumeyaay persona character, and then write a descriptive narrative in keeping with the character, and perform their piece at the big event: The Kumeyaay Prose Slam. Combines Cultural Awareness, Social Studies Research, Descriptive Writing, and Oral Presentation.

Stacey Johnson

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

What is the Legacy of World War One?

This interdisciplinary webquest about world war one requires students to compile a photo-journalism magazine which creatively explores the meaning and legacy of the war. Students are also required to draw connections to the present. this topic is particularly suited to an interdisciplinary approach both because of the rich resources available, and because a simple narrative approach to the material is insufficient to convey the horrors of this war. the project draws on constructivist and Interdisciplinary theory, and is carefully organized to insure collaboration. It is the goal of the author that the student project go beyond a potpourri of information, and that it be a meaningful, original document.

s. emler-davis

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

JobSeekers-The Great Job Hunt

This WebQuest is designed to familiarize students with some of the online resources that can you help you in the quest to find jobs that fit you. The students will prepare an employment plan for one (or more) JobSeekers, taken from actual employment cases.

Marco Lizarraga, David Bayne, Bruce Moon

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

Ancient Rome

Students work in pairs or groups to study Ancient Roman religion, daily life, architecture, and government. The research culminates in a Power Point presentation to te class.

David Warmbier

Grade: 6-8 9-12
Social Studies

Child labour and Society

Who are responsible for child labour?

Sadashivan

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

Nueva Europa

Enjoy travelling all over the 25 European Union members. Design your own holidays throughout Europe easily and quickly. Be daring!

Enrique Blanco

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

Nueva Europa

Descubre los países de la Unión Europea y las futuras incorporaciones. Disfruta viajando por otras culturas desde tu casa. Diseña tus próximas vacaciones. ¡Atrévete!

Enrique Blanco Carrera

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

Effects of the Cotton Gin on Life in the United States: Different Perspectives

This WebQuest was developed for 8th grade students in a gifted seminar setting. It delves into the effects the cotton gin had on various characters in the early 1800's and studies the interpersonal relationships of those characters. This WebQuest promotes higher level thinking skills. With modifications this WebQuest would work for other grade levels in regular classrooms.

Marge Kiersz, Gayle Starr

Grade: 6-8 9-12
Social Studies

Longitude and Latitude WebQuest

Familiarizes pupils with the concepts of longitude and latitude in a fun way, that also enables them to learn how to use the web to research.

Christopher Heng

Grade: 9-12
Social Studies

Propaganda in the Iraq War

Students look at events in Iraq through several news sources. Then the create a newscast showing what is happening over there.

John Murray, Robert Giovanello

Grade: 9-12
Social Studies

Where Did All of the Mayans Go?

Researches a variety of information relating to the Mayan civilization. Students use research to create a children's book with text and graphics to reflect their findings.

Karen Packal

Grade: 9-12
Foreign Language Social Studies

Greek Drama - Ancient History

A Resource website to assist Year 11 students to access appropriate online resources for their study of Greek Drama.

Pamela Cohen

Grade: 9-12
English/Language Arts Social Studies

Close Study of Text - "Poison under their Lips"by Mark Svendsen

A website for Year 10 students to complete an online novel study of Mark Svendsen's "Poison Under Their Lips"

Pamela Cohen

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

David Williamson - The Removalists

A website for senior English students to study the play 'The Removalists' by Australian author, David Williamson.

Pamela Cohen

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

Civil War Questquest

Portrait of a Soldier, student will imagine life prior to the Civil War then reseach actual photos and memiors to gain enough knowledge to defend the soldiers reasons for fighting.

Mike Devoll, Rich Dineen, Denise Ryan, Cheryl Spear

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

Portrait of a Soldier

This quest takes students through a picturial view of the lives and times of Civil War Soldiers of the North, South, and Colored Troops. Students write a pursuasive essay about their findings.

Cheryl Spear, Denise Ryan, Mike Devoll, Rich Dineen

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

Slavery

This Webquest is used during the Civil War and Reconstruction Unit. It is on slavery before the Civil War and on Slavery is today. It has several projects that students must complete to show there knowledge of what they have learned

Jennifer Errickson

Grade: 9-12
Social Studies

Globalisation - what does it mean for me?

     
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