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Child Labor Throughout The Industrial Revolution
Curriculum:
Social Studies
Grade Level:
6-8
Description:
By Courtney Dubreuil. What was it like for the typical child during the Industrial Revolution? Find out!
Keywords:Child Labor and Industrial Revolution
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The Amazing Race
Curriculum:
Social Studies
Grade Level:
6-8
Description:
An introduction to the final three cities that vied to have the 2016 Summer Olympics and the city in which they will take place. Students will describe the countries that each city is found in using the five themes of geography. The students will highlight one unique feature of the city, people or culture by staging a competition focusing on that aspect. The research will be presented in a power point presentation to the class.
Keywords:Chicago, Madrid, Tokyo, Rio de Janeiro, five themes and geography
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The Holocaust and Concentration Camps
Curriculum:
Social Studies
Grade Level:
6-8
Description:
To learn about the holocaust and how it changed the world. As well as take a closer look into Concentration Camps.
Keywords:Concentration camps, Holocaust and extermination.
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"Taking a Journey Back to Slavery"
Curriculum:
Social Studies
Grade Level:
6-8
Description:
This webquest takes the students on a journey to a time period called slavery in the 1800. It familiarizes them with the way African Americans were treated on their masters plantations while being forced to be slaves.
Keywords:Slavery, Underground Railroad, Lynching, Whip, Propery and Plantation
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New Mexico History and The Spanish Exploration of the Southwestern United States
Curriculum:
Social Studies
Grade Level:
6-8
Description:
The Impact of Spanish Exploration on Native Americans in the Southwestern United States. This Webquest is useful accross the curriculum in Language Arts, Performing Arts, Math and Social Studies but is primarily for Social Studies
Keywords:Spanish Explorers, Southwestern Native Americans and New Mexico
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Social Studies Web Quest
Curriculum:
Social Studies
Grade Level:
6-8
Description:
Technology in the Social Studies Classroom
Erica Robles
Grand Canyon University
EED 563N Curriculum and Method:Social Studies
Jacqueline Peterson
April 28, 2010
Keywords:When watching the you tube below please type in "Fashion and Design during the Great Depression"
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Civil War
Curriculum:
Social Studies
Grade Level:
6-8
Description:
General overview of the Civil War
Keywords:Civil War
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Natural Disasters
Curriculum:
Social Studies
Grade Level:
6-8
Description:
During this WebQuest you will learn about various Natural Disasters and how they affect the world, locally and globally
Keywords:Social Studies, Natural Disaster, Earthquake, Volcano and Tsunami
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Packing Up & Moving West
Curriculum:
Social Studies
Grade Level:
6-8
Description:
This WebQuest is designed to be an overview of some of the different options for Americans wishing to migrate west in the mid-nineteenth century (Oregon, California, Texas).
Keywords:Westward Expansion, Oregon Trail, California Gold Rush and Texas
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Federalism
Curriculum:
Social Studies
Grade Level:
6-8
Description:
Learn about what federalism is, the different types of federalism, and how it is used in government today.
Keywords:federalism, politics and government
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Sandy Hook WebQuest
Curriculum:
Social Studies
Grade Level:
6-8
Description:
Discover Sandy Hook Visitor Brochure
Keywords:Sandy Hook, National Parks, Gateway National Park and nps.gov
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U.S. Civil War Diaries: Forces of Integration
Curriculum:
Social Studies
Grade Level:
6-8
Description:
A study of multicultural influences on the forces of the Union and Confederacy.
Keywords:Civil War, Army, Navy, cavalry, infantry, engineers, weapons, dragoons, soldiers, sailors, powder monkey, boy, buffalo soldier, Black, Latino, Jewish, Asian, Indian, Native American and Camp Douglas.
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Women of the Civil War
Curriculum:
Social Studies
Grade Level:
6-8
Description:
Looks into the various roles women had during the Civil War, such as spies, nurses, and women who disguised themselves as men in order to fight.
Keywords:Women, civil war and roles
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The Gulf War
Curriculum:
Social Studies
Grade Level:
6-8
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Different Yet Same
Curriculum:
Social Studies
Grade Level:
6-8
Description:
You have been selected to join the World Culture Travel Crew of 2010. This is an extraordinary experience. Ms, Kruse, World Culture Travel President, and Mrs. V, member of the Board of Directors has been looking at potential clients to join the crew. After a thorough look at your resume, past experiences, and intellect we believe that you are one of the top ten qualifiers. Your final task to complete before becoming a member is below.
Keywords:World culture and country
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Slavery in America
Curriculum:
Social Studies
Grade Level:
6-8
Description:
This webquest allows students to explore the issue of slavery in the United States from 1790 through 1860. Students will examine the economics, politics,culture, and harsh realities of slavery as it turned into an institution in pre-Civil War America.
Keywords:slavery, slave culture and spread of slavery
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Cruising through Egypt
Curriculum:
Social Studies
Grade Level:
6-8
Description:
For this 5 days you will be working on Ancient Egypt.Internet resources, activities, and other task on Egypt will be available to you to complete your mission.
Keywords:Ancient Egypt, Nile River, Pharaohs, government, geography, economy and hieroglyphs
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Investigating Ancient Egypt
Curriculum:
Social Studies
Grade Level:
6-8
Description:
Ancient Egypt and Its Connections to the United States
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Saint Benedict of Nursia
Curriculum:
Social Studies
Grade Level:
6-8
Description:
Discover the Life of St Benedict. Father of Western Monasticism and one of the pillars of the Christian Civilization
Keywords:St Benedict, Ancient Church, Formation of Western Civilization, Evangelization fo Europe, Conversion of Barbarians, France, Italy, Spain, Catholicism and Christian Society
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Effects of the Civil War
Curriculum:
Social Studies
Grade Level:
6-8
Description:
Students will explore the effects of the Civil War from the perspectives of Union soldiers, Confederate soldiers, black soldiers, women, and slaves; they will work in groups to create a collaborative summary and visual representation.
Keywords:Civil War, Union soldiers, Confederate soldiers, black soldiers, women and slaves
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From Slavery to Freedom!
Curriculum:
Social Studies
Grade Level:
6-8
Description:
The Affects of Racism and Intolerance on Society
Keywords:Slavery and segregation
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Days of Our Lives in Mississippi
Curriculum:
Social Studies
Grade Level:
6-8
Description:
Wow, Mississippi has changed over time! Come in and sneak a peak of our history as it unfolds. Students will grasp the effects of racism and the intolerance of society, and the strength of character and heroism necessary to fight for equality through an in depth study of a slave's fight for freedom.
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Road Trip USA
Curriculum:
Social Studies
Grade Level:
6-8
Description:
Students take a trip around the United States exploring battlefields, regions, influential entrpreneurs, and progressive reform. A travelogue will be kept and filled with souveniers and a scrapbook will be compiled to reflect.
Keywords:Road Trip, national parks, battlefields, entrepreneur, regions, reform, travel and United States
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BRAZIL: A CULTURE OF IT 'S OWN
Curriculum:
Social Studies
Grade Level:
6-8
Description:
Students will be able to successfully play the role of a native Brazilian and explain what each role is like in society.
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Segregation in America
Curriculum:
Social Studies
Grade Level:
6-8
Description:
Assignment on Segregation
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Religious Studies
Curriculum:
Social Studies
Grade Level:
6-8
Description:
Facts over the five major religions in the world
Keywords:Religious studies and history
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Egyptian Culture
Curriculum:
Social Studies
Grade Level:
6-8
Description:
A lesson on the Egyptian culture (The mummification process, as well as basic hieroglyphics)
Keywords:Mummification and Egyptian Hieroglyphs)
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