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Did you know that a Swiss man named Bertrand Piccard was the first person to circumnavigate the earth in a hot-air balloon? Did you know that the first chocolate bar was made in Switzerland back in 1819? Learn more about this mountainous country with this informative webquest on Switzerland!

Mapwork, 9 web questions, extension activities and key...

Want to introduce your students to different countries of the world? My Country in Focus series, highlights a country with a web quest, some fun facts and some extension activities. It would be a great one day activity for before a vacation or for an enrichment activity.

You may find these other Countries in Focus of interest:

1. Russia: This webquest of 10 questions will enable young people to learn lots of information on the country of Russia! Extension activities, resources, fun facts,key. Skills include:reading for information and using research/computer skills. Russia, Country in Focus-A Webquest

2. Australia: Want to introduce your students to different countries of the world? My Country in Focus series, highlights a country with a web quest, some fun facts and some extension activities. There is also a mapskill activity. Try Australia. I also have a Country in Focus on Switzerland,India and Iceland. It would be a great one day activity for before a vacation, for an enrichment activity or for a substitute.

Australia

3. Iceland. Want to introduce your students to different countries of the world? My Country in Focus series, highlights a country with a web quest, some fun facts and some extension activities. The first in the series is Iceland. It would be a great one day activity for before a vacation or for an enrichment activity. Iceland, Country in Focus-A Webquest

4. India:Country in Focus,is a web quest, with additional fun facts and extension activities. Did you know that it was ancient India which gave the world the idea of the zero? The game Chutes and Ladders comes from an Indian board game. More people speak English in India than in the United States? Skills include:reading for information and using research/computer skills. India, Country in Focus-A Webquest

5. Greece: Use this informative web quest as an introduction to the country of Greece. Greece, Country in Focus- A Webquest

6. China: A great resource that helps develop skills such as reading for information and using research and computer skills. This web quest gives students an overview to the country: map skills, info on panda bears, Great Wall, Terra Cotta Solders-more. Extension activities/key (12 page resource with 10 informational web questions). China, Country in Focus-A Webquest

7. Learn about the country of Brazil with this informational web quest. There is also a map skill activity and fun facts. Additionally, there is a teacher page with extension activities and additional links.

Although the map skill/webquest can be completed in one session, if you opt to do the extension activity, additional days could be used. Brazil, Country in Focus-A Webquest <2016 Olympics will be held in Brazil!)

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9. South Korea: https://www.TeachShare.com/Product/South-Korea-A-Webquest-3296485

10: Italy: https://www.TeachShare.com/Product/Italy-and-Ancient-RomeCountry-in-Focus-A-Webquest-3762286

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Learn about the rhino with this fun and very informative webquest. There are 9 web questions and lots of extension activities and resources. There is also a comprehension activity and key. Great for a Friday activity, before a vacation or if you are studying endangered species! Grades 4 and up. One class period unless you opt to do additional extension activities.

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You might be interested in web quests on additional animals:

1. The polar bear is in trouble! Warming temperatures has cause a decrease in the sea ice-something the polar bear needs to survive. The polar bear needs our help! Learn about this amazing mammal with this fun and informative webquest Additional extension activities and resources are also provided. Polar Bears, A Webquest

2. Need a webquest activity in science? Maybe, you are looking for a language arts activity for students to skim to find answers and use informational text to develop a creative writing task. Maybe, you are looking for a cooperative lesson activity.Try my Leaping Leopard's Webquest!

The webquest has 8 webquestions and 8 extension activities(and links to more information). Leopards, A Webquest

3. Did you know that elephants can be right or left tusked, kind of like humans are with their hands? Did you know that the elephant has the largest brain of the animal world? And if you think elephants like peanuts...they really do not! I think your students would have fun learning about the elephant with this web quest! I have included extension activities, additional trivia and the key.

Elephants, A Webquest

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On February 28, 1803, President Thomas Jefferson got approval by the Congress for an expedition to explore the lands of the Louisiana Purchase. Meriwether Lewis and William Clark and about 31 other men began the journey. Originally given $2500, the final cost of this trip came to around $38,000. Learn about the Lewis and Clark expedition with this fun and informative webquest. I have also included several extension activites/resources.

1.Learn about Sacagawea with this Reader's Theater Script. Sacagawea is a guest on a talk show and the studio audience asks questions about her life and contributions to the Lewis and Clark Expedition. There are 10 questioners, a Did You Know? fun fact section, comprehension questions, a teacher page with extension activities, the key and additional links.

Sacagawea, A Reader's Theater Script

2. Part of my Ms. Bie Ografee Talk Show Series of plays, Lewis Meriwether and William Clark are guests on Ms. Bie Ografee's Talk Show. They share information about their expedition to explore the Louisiana Territory. There is a Did You Know? section of fun facts, reading comprehension questions and a teacher section with lots of extension activities, links and the key.Lewis and Clark, A Reader's Theater Script

You may also find these resources for American History of interest:

1. Learn about the White House with 10 informative web questions, comprehension and discussion questions and several extension activities.White House, A Webquest

2. Learn about U.S. Landmarks with this fun/informative web quest. There are 12 web questions and extension activities. US Landmarks, A Webquest

3. Learn about the Mayflower and the Pilgrims with this informative web quest!There are ten informative text web quests,extension activities,fun facts. Skills include:reading for information and using research/computer skills. Mayflower and Pilgrim Webquest

4. Did you know that people actually thought that the airplane would have no real purpose? Less than 10 people showed up for the Wright Brothers attempt to make history on that December 17, 1903, morning. Using this webquest students will learn about the Wright Brothers and their first flight. Extension activities,additional links and key are included.

5. Try this informative web quest on the Civil War.I've also included a number of extension activities and resource links.Civil War, A Webquest

6. Wish to to practice oral reading fluency in Language Arts and want a biographical play?Try this fun and information play based on the To Tell the Truth Game Show. Students in grades 4-up will have fun acting out their parts and learning interesting facts about Amelia Earhart. Comprehension/discussion questions/ extension activities and links,too. Amelia Earhart, A Reader's Theater Script

7. Use this informative Reader's Theater Script to learn about Bessie Coleman. Bessie was the first African American female pilot in the U.S. A. AND the first AMERICAN to receive an international pilot's license! Great for Black History Month in February or Women's History Month in March. Comprehension questions/extension activities, key. Part of my Ms. Bie Ografee Talk Show Series.Bessie Coleman, A Reader's Theater Script

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Show kids that even shoes have a history with this fun/informative web quest. There are 9 web questions, a Did You Know? section, comprehension questions, a teacher page with directions, extension activities and the key.

Great for a Friday, day before a vacation or just when you'd like to show kids that history is all around us!

Part of my Everything Has a History Series: Check out the other resources in this series:

1. The first in my series, Everything Has a History. Why not show your students that even candy has a history with this fun/informative web quest! Learn facts including marshmallows date back to 2000 BC and King Tut's Tomb contained licorice. I also have included several additional resources and extension activities. Great for a Friday, a day before a vacation activity or just when you'd like to share with kids that...everything has a history!

History of Candy Webquest

2. Everything has a history...even the peanut. Use this informative web quest to show your kids the history of the peanut!

March is National Peanut Month. My web quest," Learn about the Peanut!" is a fun/informative activity that helps develop skills such as reading for information and using research and computer skills. Comprehension questions, fun facts about the peanut and lots of extension activities (and the key) are included. A great activity for a Friday or when you need a substitute activity.Everything Has a History...even Peanuts!

3. Check out my Everything Has a History...Even Chewing Gum!

Everything Has a History...even Chewing Gum!

4. TULIPS: With spring, comes the sprouting of tulips. Tulips have a very interesting history. Sharing information about the history of the tulip is a great way to show kids that EVERYTHING has a history.

Reading passage, Did You Know? fun facts, comprehension questions, Map-skill activity, Teacher page with extension activities and key.Tulips: Reading Passage/Activities

**April 26th is National Pretzel Day!**Use this reading passage to show students that everything has a history, even pretzels! The resource includes a reading passage, a Did You Know? section of fun facts about pretzels. For example: Baldies are what saltless pretzels are called! There is also a short map skill activity to show students the location of where pretzels originated. There are comprehension questions and a teacher page with extension activities and links.The History of Pretzels!

Use this informative webquest with your students to learn about the Statue of Liberty, one of the most famous landmarks in the United States.Grades 4 and up.

There are 9 webquestions and several extension activities. The answer key is also included.

Want to introduce your students to different countries of the world? My Country in Focus series, highlights a country with a web quest, some fun facts and some extension activities. The second in the series is India.India is a country in Asia. After China, it has the world's largest population. Did you know that it was ancient India which gave the world the idea of the zero? Did you know that the game Chutes and Ladders comes from an Indian board game? Did you know that more people speak English in India than in the United States? If you travel to India, make sure to visit it's most famous landmark, the Taj Mahal! Let's Explore India...

It would be a great one day activity for before a vacation or for an enrichment activity.

NOTE: If you'd like a student version so you can use it with Google Classrooms and not have the teacher section with the key, just email me via Q/A and I will be happy to send you a copy.

Other resources you may find of interest:

1. Taj Mahal:Explore World Landmarks are great to introduce kids to some popular world landmarks around the world. .With writing in the content area, the short activities can also be used in Language Arts classes, too! About one page of reading, discussion questions and extension activities.World Landmark Reading Passage/Extension Activities-Taj Mahal

2. Chess, yoga,the game Parcheesi and the place value -zero are just some of the gifts we have from India.Want to introduce your students to the country of India? This resources will be most helpful.Basic notes,mapskill activity, lots of extension activities and links to get your students engaged in learning about the country of India.Let's Explore India Unit

3. Want a fun activity to review vocabulary terms on India?Looking for an enrichment activity in history?Try my India Puzzler:Secret Message Review Activity.Students review vocabulary terms on India and then do a following direction activity. Letters from the different terms in spells out a secret message!Key/additional info/Voc box are provided. India Puzzler, Secret Message Activity

Other Countries in Focus:

1. Russia: This webquest of 10 questions will enable young people to learn lots of information on the country of Russia! Extension activities, resources, fun facts,key. Skills include:reading for information and using research/computer skills. Russia, Country in Focus: A Webquest/Extension Activities

2. Australia: Want to introduce your students to different countries of the world? My Country in Focus series, highlights a country with a web quest, some fun facts and some extension activities. There is also a mapskill activity. It would be a great one day activity for before a vacation, for an enrichment activity or for a substitute.

Country in Focus: Australia, A Webquest/Extension Activities

3. Iceland. Want to introduce your students to different countries of the world? My Country in Focus series, highlights a country with a web quest, some fun facts and some extension activities. It would be a great one day activity for before a vacation or for an enrichment activity. Iceland, Country in Focus: A Webquest/Extension Activities

4.Switzerland:

Did you know that a Swiss man named Bertrand Piccard was the first person to circumnavigate the earth in a hot-air balloon? Did you know that the first chocolate bar was made in Switzerland back in 1819? Learn more about this mountainous country with this informative webquest on Switzerland!

Mapwork, 9 web questions, extension activities and key.

It would be a great one day activity for before a vacation or for an enrichment activity. Switzerland, Country in Focus: A Webquest/Extension Activities

5. Greece: Use this informative web quest as an introduction to the country of Greece. Greece, A Country in Focus: A Webquest/Extension Activities

6. China: A great resource that helps develop skills such as reading for information and using research and computer skills. This web quest gives students an overview to the country: map skills, info on panda bears, Great Wall, Terra Cotta Solders-more. Extension activities/key (12 page resource with 10 informational web questions). China, A Country in Focus: A Webquest/Extension Activities

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Want to introduce your students to different countries of the world? My Country in Focus series, highlights a country with a web quest, some fun facts and some extension activities. The first in the series is Iceland. It would be a great one day activity for before a vacation or for an enrichment activity.

You may find these other Countries in Focus of interest:

1. Russia: This webquest of 10 questions will enable young people to learn lots of information on the country of Russia! Extension activities, resources, fun facts,key. Skills include:reading for information and using research/computer skills. Russia, A Webquest

2. Australia: Want to introduce your students to different countries of the world? My Country in Focus series, highlights a country with a web quest, some fun facts and some extension activities. There is also a mapskill activity. Try Australia. I also have a Country in Focus on Switzerland,India and Iceland. It would be a great one day activity for before a vacation, for an enrichment activity or for a substitute.

Australia, A World Focus Webquest

3. Switzerland:

Did you know that a Swiss man named Bertrand Piccard was the first person to circumnavigate the earth in a hot-air balloon? Did you know that the first chocolate bar was made in Switzerland back in 1819? Learn more about this mountainous country with this informative webquest on Switzerland!

Mapwork, 9 web questions, extension activities and key...

Want to introduce your students to different countries of the world? My Country in Focus series, highlights a country with a web quest, some fun facts and some extension activities. It would be a great one day activity for before a vacation or for an enrichment activity. Switzerland, Country in Focus Webquest

4. India:Country in Focus,is a web quest, with additional fun facts and extension activities. Did you know that it was ancient India which gave the world the idea of the zero? The game Chutes and Ladders comes from an Indian board game. More people speak English in India than in the United States? Skills include:reading for information and using research/computer skills. India, Country in Focus Webquest

5. Greece: Use this informative web quest as an introduction to the country of Greece. Greece, Country in Focus Webquest

6. China: A great resource that helps develop skills such as reading for information and using research and computer skills. This web quest gives students an overview to the country: map skills, info on panda bears, Great Wall, Terra Cotta Solders-more. Extension activities/key (12 page resource with 10 informational web questions).China, A Country in Focus Webquest

Learn about the country of Brazil with this informational web quest. There is also a map skill activity and fun facts. Additionally, there is a teacher page with extension activities and additional links.

Although the map skill/webquest can be completed in one session, if you opt to do the extension activity, additional days could be used. Brazil, Country in Focus-A Webquest <2016 Olympics will be held in Brazil!)

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Part of my new series, World Passport, students learn about Iceland reading a diary from a young person visiting a country of the world. There are five diary entries sharing the culture, famous places and some language of the country, in this case, Iceland.

The resource includes a Did You Know section, a map skill activity, comprehension questions, a teacher section with extension activities and the key. Iceland, A Reading Passage

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Want to introduce your students to the region of the world called the Middle East? This webquest will work great. Additionally, I have included several extension activities that I think will be of value.It would be a great one day activity for before a vacation or for an enrichment activity or for a unit of study on this part of the world. THERE ARE 15 WEBQUESTIONS IN THE COMPLETE RESOURCE.

Other resources you may find of interest:

1. 10 question webquest, comprehension questions(writing in content area) and fun facts have been added! Need information to use with your students on map skills? I would like to share my mini-unit on mapskills with you. Included are notes, lots of activities to use with your students(4-8th grade) and resources. Maps and Geography, A Webquest

2. Need a geography activity? Try my geographic secret messages. Students find the answers to geographic questions and then use the first letter of the answer to arrive at a secret message. When the questions are answered, the "secret" term(a geography term) will be revealed!

There are 5 geographic messages to solve. If you find this of value, there is also a second set of geographic messages available for purchase. Geography Secret Message 1

3. Need a geography activity? Try my geographic secret messages. Students find the answers to geographic questions and then use the first letter of the answer to arrive at a secret message. When the questions are answered, the "secret" term(a geography term) will be revealed!

There are 5 geographic messages to solve. Geography Secret Message 2

4. Geographical web quest which introduces kids to the continent of Antarctica. There are 10 web quests(with lots of information in the questions), 14 Did You Know? facts, comprehension questions(including several "thought question"), a teacher page with a number of extension activities, additional links and key. Antarctica, A Webquest

5. In 1923, English mountaineer George Mallory was asked,”Why do you want to climb Mt. Everest?” HIs response, “Because it’s there.” Thousands has been trying to summit the world’s highest mountain peak since this time. Learn about Mt. Everest, Nepal and the Yeti with this webquest! May 29th,2013(60th anniversary of the first successful climb)Lots of extension activities,interesting facts and comprehension questions are included. Addresses several common core standards in social studies and language arts. Grades 5 and up. Mt. Everest, A Webquest

Geographical web quest which introduces kids to the continent of Antarctica. There are 10 web quests(with lots of information in the questions), 14 Did You Know? facts, comprehension questions(including several "thought question"), a teacher page with a number of extension activities, additional links and key. Want a student version, just send me a note and I will send one along.

NOTE: If you'd like a student version so you can use it with Google Classrooms and not have the teacher section with the key, just email me via Q/A and I will be happy to send you a copy.

Great for a Friday activity, before a vacation, or when you are looking for a geography resource.

Other resources you may find of interest:

1. Exploring the Ocean Blue: A Web quest, will introduce students to our oceans. There are nine informative web questions. Fun Facts, comprehension questions,extension activities and links are also provided as is the key. Can be used as part of a unit on oceans, for Earth Day, World Ocean Day or as an activity for a Friday, before a vacation break or as an end of the year activity. This can be a one day class resource or used for a couple of days depending on whether the activities(creative writing/art work/online simulation games, etc.) are used with the students. There are 9

informative web questions. Fun Facts, comprehension questions,extension activities,links: Let's Explore the Oceans: A Webquest

2. Learn about Jacques Cousteau with this Reader's Theater Script: Oceanographer, photographer,filmmaker, scientist, writer, inventor, Cousteau spent his life studying the oceans and the marine life that lived in the oceans. His books and films on his studies sparked much interest in our oceans and created an awareness about the need for marine conservation. Part of my Ms. Bie Ografee Talk Show Series where Jacques Cousteau is a guest on her talk show and answers questions of her studio audience. There are 10 audience questioners, a Did You Know? section, comprehension questions, a teacher section with extension activities, links and the key.Jacques Cousteau: A Reader's Theater Script

3. Learn about the history of Earth Day and, our planet, EARTH, with this informative web quest. There are 15 web questions as well as comprehension questions and a Did You Know? fun fact section. The teacher page includes extension activities, the key, and additional links.

4. Learn about the history of space with this informative web quest.

There are 12 web questions, comprehension questions and extension activities. https://www.TeachShare.com/Product/Space-The-Final-FrontierWebquestExtension-ActivitiesDistance-Learning-1526888?st=b00dcafb40e3e4c02204726378fa16bd

5. Learn about the Arctic with this informative web quest. There is a Did You Know? section, Comprehension Questions, a Teacher Page with extension activities, links and key. Learn about the Arctic

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The first in my series, Everything Has a History. Why not show your students that even candy has a history with this fun/informative web quest! Learn facts including marshmallows date back to 2000 BC and King Tut's Tomb contained licorice. I also have included several additional resources and extension activities. Great for a Friday, a day before a vacation activity or just when you'd like to share with kids that...everything has a history!

NOTE: Adding a student version for those who wish to use Google Classroom to all my resources. Just added a student version to this resource.

Check out my newest in the series: Everything Has a History...even chewing Gum: History of Chewing Gum!

Check out my History of Shoes! Everything Has A History, even SHOES!

Check out my History of Peanuts! Learn about the history of the Peanut**Learn about the History of the Peanut**

TULIPS: With spring, comes the sprouting of tulips. Tulips have a very interesting history. Sharing information about the history of the tulip is a great way to show kids that EVERYTHING has a history.

Reading passage, Did You Know? fun facts, comprehension questions, Map-skill activity, Teacher page with extension activities and key.Tulips: Reading Passage/Activities

**April 26th is National Pretzel Day!**Use this reading passage to show students that everything has a history, even pretzels! The resource includes a reading passage, a Did You Know? section of fun facts about pretzels. For example: Baldies are what saltless pretzels are called! There is also a short map skill activity to show students the location of where pretzels originated. There are comprehension questions and a teacher page with extension activities and links.The History of Pretzels!

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Other holiday resources you may find of interest:

1. St. Patrick's Day-Ireland Webquest and Activities: Learn more about Ireland with my fun and informative web quest on Ireland includes 12 questions and lots of extension activities! Skills include:reading for information and using research/computer skills. Ireland Webquest

2. Want to introduce your students to the history of April Fool's Day? This resource provides a reading for students as well as lots of interesting famous April Fool's Day pranks such as this one that happened in Switzerland in 1957.A news show aired a video on a spaghetti harvest in the country of Switzerland. People were pulling strands of spaghetti dangling down from trees. People actually called the news show asking how they could purchase a spaghetti tree! Additionally, there are extension activities as well as a Test your April Fool's Day IQ(can you spot the True News Stories from the Fake ones?). There are also comprehension questions for the students to answer after reviewing the resource.One class period for Grades 4 and up.April Fools' Day Reading, Fun Facts and Activities

3. Great back to school activity! Learn about pencils, paper and pens with this informative web quest! Did you know that 2 billion pencils are made each year just in the United States?Skills include:reading for information and using research/computer skills. Pens, Paper and Pencil Webquest

4. With 12 informational web questions, this resource is just the thing to use as a learning tool about the holiday of Halloween. Bats, Owls, pumpkins, the human skeleton, the origin of Halloween, superstitions, and famous stories in literature, are covered. There are comprehension questions, lots of fun facts, extension activities(including writing in the content area), and additional links for teachers. Halloween Webquest

5. Want a fun and informative activity to teach your students about the history of Thanksgiving?This webquest has ten informative text questions on the history of Thanksgiving(including the Macy's Day Parade). TURKEY facts,too! Great for this time of year! Thanksgiving and Turkeys, Webquest!

6. Do your female students ask why more women aren't mentioned in history books.Each web question contains lots of informational text on 10 women who have made contributions to our world. Elizabeth Blackwell,Clara Barton,Amelia Earhart,Susan B Anthony,Sally Ride,Rosa Parks,Jane Goodall,Eleanor Roosevelt,Marie Curie and Sacagwea.Extension links/activities,key.Skills:reading for information/ research/computer skills.Women's History Month Webquest

7. The idea to foster contributions of African Americans began with Dr. Carter G. Woodson, back in 1926. Love his motto to live by-"It is never too late to learn!" Check out my web quest for Black History Month: Black History Month Webquest

8. Try this informative web quest on Martin Luther King! Grades 4 and up. One of Martin Luther King's quotes, “Injustice anywhere is a threat to justice everywhere.” I have added comprehension questions and additional links/extension activities. Skills include:reading for information and using research/computer skills. Martin Luther King Webquest

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St. Patrick's Day is coming-a wonderful opportunity to introduce your students to the country of Ireland. Did you know that Ireland is called the Emerald Island because of its green fertile lands? Did you know that the Celtic knot is a very famous symbol of Ireland? Other well know symbols of Ireland include the harp, leprechauns and shamrocks.Can you pronounce the name of this village in Ireland?(Muckanaghederdauhaulia) Learn more about Ireland with my fun and informative web quest on Ireland includes 14 questions and lots of extension activities.

I have now added my GREEN GAME to this resource and a mapskill activity. I also included my freebie on Ireland FACTOIDS.

Check out these resources:

1. Test Your Knowledge Challenge Activity on Ireland/St. Patrick's Day. Learn about Ireland and St. Patrick's Day with this "Challenge Activity". There are 25 informative text questions where students test their knowledge on the answers about the country of Ireland and the holiday, St. Patrick's Day. There are a few extension activities, too. https://www.TeachShare.com/Product/Ireland-and-St-Patricks-Day-Test-Your-Knowledge-Challenge-Activity-9196311

2. Another resource about Ireland to consider: Leprechaun Day is May 13th(YES...there is such a day!)This fun/informative play has Ms. Bie Ografee's guest being McSean, a leprechaun. McSean is asked questions by the studio audience about the country of Ireland and the long Irish folklore about leprechauns. Great for a unit on folk stories/folklore or as an activity around St. Patrick's Day. The play has 11 questioners, a Did You Know? section, comprehension questions, a teacher page with extension activities and links as well as the key.Leprechauns! A Reader's Theater Script with McSean, the Leprechaun

You may find these other holiday resources of interest:

1. April Fool's Day:

Want to introduce your students to the history of April Fool's Day? This resource provides a reading for students as well as lots of interesting famous April Fool's Day pranks such as this one that happened in Switzerland in 1957.A news show aired a video on a spaghetti harvest in the country of Switzerland. People were pulling strands of spaghetti dangling down from trees. People actually called the news show asking how they could purchase a spaghetti tree! Additionally, there are extension activities as well as a Test your April Fool's Day IQ(can you spot the True News Stories from the Fake ones?). There are also comprehension questions for the students to answer after reviewing the resource.One class period for Grades 4 and up. April Fools' Day Readings, Fun Facts and Activities

2. Show your students that even candy has a history!Learn facts including marshmallows date back to 2000 BC and King Tut's Tomb contained licorice. Several additional resources and extension activities,too. Skills include:reading for information and using research/computer skills.(Great for Halloween, Valentine's Day or for a Friday activity! History of Candy

3. Great back to school activity! Learn about pencils, paper and pens with this informative web quest! Did you know that 2 billion pencils are made each year just in the United States?Skills include:reading for information and using research/computer skills. Pencils, Pens, Paper Webquest

4. With 12 informational web questions, this resource is just the thing to use as a learning tool about the holiday of Halloween. Bats, Owls, pumpkins, the human skeleton, the origin of Halloween, superstitions, and famous stories in literature, are covered. There are comprehension questions, lots of fun facts, extension activities(including writing in the content area), and additional links for teachers. Halloween Webquest

5. Want a fun and informative activity to teach your students about the history of Thanksgiving?This webquest has ten informative text questions on the history of Thanksgiving(including the Macy's Day Parade). TURKEY facts,too! Great for this time of year! Thanksgiving and Turkeys Webquest

6. Do your female students ask why more women aren't mentioned in history books.Each web question contains lots of informational text on 10 women who have made contributions to our world. Elizabeth Blackwell,Clara Barton,Amelia Earhart,Susan B Anthony,Sally Ride,Rosa Parks,Jane Goodall,Eleanor Roosevelt,Marie Curie and Sacagwea.Extension links/activities,key.Skills:reading for information/ research/computer skills. Women's History Month Webquest

7. The idea to foster contributions of African Americans began with Dr. Carter G. Woodson, back in 1926. Love his motto to live by-"It is never too late to learn!" Check out my web quest for Black History Month:Black History Month Webquest

8. Try this informative web quest on Martin Luther King! Grades 4 and up. One of Martin Luther King's quotes, “Injustice anywhere is a threat to justice everywhere.” I have added comprehension questions and additional links/extension activities. Skills include:reading for information and using research/computer skills. Martin Luther King Webquest

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This is a highly engaging science WebQuest about robins. Students will be able to read, listen to bird calls, and watch short video clips while learning about robins. It is paired with a Make a Bird Nest STEM challenge. Students will need to gather natural materials and build a nest meeting several mathematical criteria: including width, height, and weight. There are three worksheets that can be completed along with specific instructions for the challenge, and an engineering and design process recording sheet.

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• This is an excellent science WebQuest about wild turkeys.
• It is paired with a "Make a Turkey that Sits on a Branch" STEM challenge." Materials for the challenge are things most teachers have.

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Computer science Jigsaw Puzzles Template is an engaging and creative activity pack designed for young learners. This unique resource combines the fun of jigsaw puzzles with the creativity of coloring pages. Children will delight in solving the jigsaw puzzles to reveal adorable images of Computer science setting. After completing the puzzles, they can express their artistic skills by coloring the pictures in vibrant hues.

WHAT YOU WILL RECEIVE

• ( PDF + PNG )

• Large 8.5'' x 11'' designs that can easily be printed on regular sized paper

• High-resolution images

• Unlimited prints

• Great for kids, boys and girls

JUST DOWNLOAD, PRINT AND GET STARTED

• This item comes as a high-resolution PDF + PNG files that you can download straight after purchasing.

• You can print as many copies as you want.

NOTE

• This is a digital item.
• No physical product or printed material will be shipped.
• No refunds as this is a digital product.

HTML CSS Project for Beginners: "About My Pet" Webpage Template

This layout incorporates multiple image spots, making the project visually engaging while giving students an opportunity to showcase their pet in different ways. With a unique, organized layout and beginner-friendly guidance, this project keeps students motivated to learn HTML and CSS basics.

This template provides a centered, single-column layout with three strategically placed image areas for a personalized webpage about a pet. Each section features clear instructions, unique color backgrounds, and an intuitive design to help students organize their content with ease.

What’s Included:

• One HTML & CSS .txt file: A single, combined file for easy editing and clear structure.
• Three Image Sections: Main pet image, side thumbnail, and smaller image for fun facts to make the page more visually dynamic.
• Student-Friendly Comments: Comments and placeholders within the code to guide students through adding content and making customizations.
• Colorful Layout: Unique section colors to help students learn design basics while focusing on their pet.

Not quite what you were looking for? Try these...

• HTML CSS Video Game Review Page
• HTML CSS Restaurant Menu Page
• HTML CSS Social Media Profile Page
• HTML CSS Digital Thank You Card

HTML Structure Worksheet, HTML Labeling Activity, HTML for Beginners

Use this worksheet when introducing HTML structure to show the similarity between the code structure and a human body. Use the empty space for notes or more codes such as the tag for the head section, or and tags for the body.

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❄❄HTML CSS Christmas Project, Computer Science Christmas Project, Code a Snowman❄❄

This step-by-step activity guides students through building a festive, animated snowman with a custom holiday message box.

What’s Included:

• Easy-to-Follow Instructions: Students will follow clear, guided steps with code snippets for each stage, making it easy to build and customize their snowman while learning essential HTML and CSS skills.
• Interactive Hover Animations: Students will create a snowman that "wobbles" when hovered, learning basic animation concepts that bring their project to life.
• Customizable Holiday Message: A styled input box lets students add their own holiday message, with a colorful Christmas-themed animation effect for a finishing touch.
• Code Breakdowns for Each Feature: From creating the snowman structure and styling it to adding eyes, arms, and a hat, students will learn to piece together HTML elements and style them creatively with CSS.
• Endless Creative Possibilities: Students can personalize their snowman with different colors, sizes, and messages, encouraging creativity while practicing coding skills.

YOU WILL RECEIVE A .TXT FILE CONTAINING THE SOLUTION CODE AND A PDF FILE WITH STEP BY STEP DIRECTIONS.

Not quite what you were looking for? Try these...

• HTML CSS Digital Thank You Card (My students make Christmas cards to send to teachers with this template. It's a huge hit!)
• HTML CSS Social Media Profile Page (you could do one of these for a Christmas character )

HTML/CSS Digital Coded Card, Coding Project, HTML/CSS Code Template

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This digital html/css card is the perfect way to send your season's greetings or celebrate any occasion! When you hover over it, the card will open to reveal a personalized message tailored to a season or occasion. The card is easy to customize so you can make sure it's exactly what you or your students want to express!

I do this project every semester with my 6th-8th graders and it is their favorite amongst anything else! It's such a big hit and so easy to manipulate since the code is already done. You could easily turn this into a step by step project, but I just give the code to them and let them change, personalize, and get creative! They love it, and so does everyone who receives them!

What you will receive:

You will receive a .txt file (opens with Notepad) with the code for a blank card. All you have to do is save the file, and use it with ANY website or software your students use for coding! Yes- it's as simple as copying and pasting, and the students do the rest! All you have to do is sit back and watch their creativeness prosper.

***HALLOWEEN EDITION***

Use this spooky worksheet when introducing HTML structure to show the similarity between the code structure and a human body.

Tags used for this worksheet:

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