6th Grade Business Webquests

This short computer research WebQuest/Scavenger Hunt is a fun activity to lead into a unit on the history of computers and technology. It is also a great quick activity to fill a day prior to starting a new lesson or to use with a substitute teacher.

The lesson includes student handouts, teacher resources, and a grading key for the teacher. This lesson was created for middle school, but would work well with upper elementary or early high school also. Student questions are available as a print or digital version (both are editable). Additionally, a word search puzzle with answer key is included, perfect for early finishers or to use as a part of the lesson.

This lesson is great for distance learning/remote learning. You can upload it to your school's learning management system (Google Classroom, Edmodo, Canvas, etc.) or share with students via Google Drive.

Files included:

· Teacher & Student Resources

· WebQuest questions for students - print and digital versions (editable)

· WebQuest Answer Key (non-editable, .pdf)

· Word Search Puzzle with Answer Key

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⭐ Technology Then & Now: A Team History / Research Project
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National Inventors Month is a month-long event in May celebrating creativity and invention and all the contributions that inventors have made throughout the world. There is also a National Inventors Day on February 11th (Thomas Edison’s birthday). This lesson is appropriate for either holiday, or just to use as a creative lesson to explore inventions and inventors.

In this lesson, students learn more about the thought process involved in creating an invention. They complete a webquest (Internet scavenger hunt) to learn about patents trademarks, and their importance to inventors. Finally, they write a paragraph explaining their invention, draw a model of it, and then design and create a prototype of their own invention out of paper. The prototype portion of the project can be adjusted for classrooms with access to other materials or 3D printers if the teacher prefers. Answer keys and grading rubrics are provided, as well as fully editable files for ease of modifications.

This lesson was designed for middle school students (grades 6-8) but could also be used for upper elementary students.

Materials Required:

· Computers with Internet access for each student (or pair of students)

· Software such as Microsoft Word or Google Docs

· Access to drawing software (such as Google Draw, Paint.net, SumoPaint, etc.) or
CAD software (such as Sketchup) – all optional

· Rulers, paper, tape and/or glue (for prototype)

· Other building materials or 3D printers (optional)

Files included:

· Teacher & Student Resources

· Patents & Trademarks WebQuest questions for students -
print and digital versions (editable)

· Patents & Trademarks WebQuest Answer Key (non-editable, .pdf)

· Invention Project Instructions, Student Expectations & Grading Rubric

Approximate Lesson Duration:

· Introduction to the Lesson: .5 – 1 (50 minute) class period

· Patents & Trademarks WebQuest: 1 – 2 (50 minute) class periods

· Invention Project: 1-5 (50 minute) class periods

· Project presentations and sharing with class (optional): Time required will be dependent on class size.

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In this lesson, students learn interesting facts about Apple as they complete a WebQuest (Internet Scavenger Hunt) to answer questions about the topic. A complete answer key is provided for easy grading, along with resources for both teachers and students. The student questions are included in both a print version and a digital (editable) version to make it easy for students to complete the lesson digitally or on paper. Additionally, a word search puzzle with answer key is included, perfect for early finishers or to use as a part of the lesson.

This is a great activity for a history, business or technology class. It’s also a great activity to leave with a substitute!

This lesson is great for distance learning/remote learning. You can upload it to your school's learning management system (Google Classroom, Edmodo, Canvas, etc.) or share with students via Google Drive.

Files included:

• Teacher & Student Resources

• History of Apple WebQuest Activity (print and digital versions - editable)

• History of Apple WebQuest Answer Key (.pdf version, non-editable)

• Word Search Puzzle and Answer Key

Related Products
⭐ Technology Then & Now: A Team History / Research Project
⭐ Webquest Scavenger Hunt - History of Computers
⭐ Fun Facts about Cell Phones - Internet Scavenger Hunt

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