Fun Facts about Halloween WebQuest & Word Search Puzzle
By Innovations in Technology
In this lesson, students learn fun facts about Halloween 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. Fully editable MS Word file, suitable for printing or to let students complete digitally. 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 was designed for middle school (grades 6-8) but could be used in upper elementary as well.
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
• Fun Facts about Halloween WebQuest Activity
• Fun Facts about Halloween WebQuest Answer Key
• Halloween Word Search Puzzle & Answer Key
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Halloween: All Things Halloween Webquest
By Gail Hennessey
With 15 informational web questions, this resource is just the thing to use as a learning tool about the holiday of Halloween. Bats, Owls, spiders, 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.
Wish a student version, just let me know and I will send it along.
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1. Pretend you are a pumpkin sitting on a front porch on Halloween night. What do you see? What do you hear? How do you feel? Write a story about your evening. Just one sample of extension activities included. This informative webquest on PUMPKIN would be great for LA classes,a fall activity, or for a substitute lesson!
Try my webquest on PUMPKINS! There are 10 web questions, comprehension questions and 11 extension activities/links. Pumpkin Webquest
2. Great for Halloween time. Kids love mummies!Practice oral reading fluency in Language Arts with this biographical reader's theater on King Tut.Learn lots of cool facts about mummies and the discovery of King Tut's tomb with this play. Comprehension/discussion questions/ extension activities,Great for informative text/listening standards! King Tut, A Reader's Theater Script
3. Candy is on Kids' minds with Halloween.Over 35 million pounds of candy corn is made each year! 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. History of Candy, A Webquest
4. MUMMIES! Mummies aren't just found in ancient Egyptian culture. Mummies have been found all over the world! In fact, the oldest man-made mummies are found in the country of Chile! Mummies can be naturally created or man-made. This web quest includes the different types of mummies and has 12 web questions including information on Bog Mummies such as Tollund Man, the Inca Mummies,the Taklamakan Desert Mummies of China, Otzi, the frozen mummy, the Chinchorro Mummies of Chile, the Egyptian mummies... and more. There are comprehension questions, a Did You Know? section, a teacher section with extension activities, additional links and the key. Great for a Friday activity, at Halloween time, or if you are studying ancient Egypt.Mummies! A Webquest
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Halloween Vampires Activity for Middle School or High School Mythology
By A World to Explore Store - A Heritage Month Depot
Do you need an engaging and fun Halloween activity to help students practice their research skills? Do you struggle to find an activity that keeps students motivated? Then download this Halloween Activity Vampires Research WebQuest!
With this WebQuest, students will research the myths and legends surrounding vampires, historical accounts, types of vampires from around the world, Bram Stoker's Dracula, Vlad the Impaler, and more! Students will finish this activity with a deeper understanding of this topic. Some research questions students will locate easily while others they will have to explore deeper to find the correct answers.
When you purchase this scavenger hunt resource, you'll receive the activity in both print and digital formats. The research questions provided allow for scaffolded instruction that can be completed individually, in pairs, or in small groups. You can even use this lesson as a fun team-building or gamified activity. Your students are guaranteed to learn more with this high-quality, no-prep resource!
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MUMMIES! A Webquest/Extension Activities
By Gail Hennessey
Mummies aren't just found in ancient Egyptian culture. Mummies have been found all over the world! In fact, the oldest man-made mummies are found in the country of Chile! Mummies can be naturally created or man-made. This web quest includes the different types of mummies and has 12 web questions including information on Bog Mummies such as Tollund Man, the Inca Mummies,the Taklamakan Desert Mummies of China, Otzi, the frozen mummy, the Chinchorro Mummies of Chile, the Egyptian mummies... and more. There are comprehension questions, a Did You Know? section, a teacher section with extension activities, additional links and the key. Great for a Friday activity, at Halloween time, or if you are studying ancient Egypt.
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Learn lots of fun facts about mummies and specifically the discovery of King Tut's tomb with this play based on the To Tell the Truth Game Show Format. Directions and a suggested YouTube Clip to show the idea of the game, comprehension questions, discussion questions and extension activities(and resources) are included. The biographical play meets several common core standards in social studies and language arts.
I really think your students will have fun with this play on King Tut! King Tut, A Reader's Theater Script
Halloween Writing and Discussion Prompts for Middle and High School English
By A World to Explore Store - A Heritage Month Depot
Looking for a spooktacular Halloween teaching resource? This set of 50 Halloween writing and discussion prompts is perfect for sparking creativity and curiosity in the classroom! From the history and future of Halloween to intriguing topics like mummies, witches, haunted houses, and candy, this resource covers it all. Plus, it offers 6 engaging activity options to suit different learning styles, helping students dive deep into the spirit of Halloween. Ideal for teachers seeking to add fun and insightful discussions to their October lesson plans, this resource is a fantastic way to blend seasonal excitement with learning!
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MUMMIES! A Webquest/Extension Activities (Ancient Egypt)
By Gail Hennessey
Mummies aren't just found in ancient Egyptian culture. Mummies have been found all over the world! In fact, the oldest man-made mummies are found in the country of Chile! Mummies can be naturally created or man-made. This web quest includes the different types of mummies and has 12 web questions including information on Bog Mummies such as Tollund Man, the Inca Mummies,the Taklamakan Desert Mummies of China, Otzi, the frozen mummy, the Chinchorro Mummies of Chile, the Egyptian mummies... and more. There are comprehension questions, a Did You Know? section, a teacher section with extension activities, additional links and the key. Great for a Friday activity, at Halloween time, or if you are studying ancient Egypt.
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Learn lots of fun facts about mummies and specifically the discovery of King Tut's tomb with this play based on the To Tell the Truth Game Show Format. Directions and a suggested YouTube Clip to show the idea of the game, comprehension questions, discussion questions and extension activities(and resources) are included. The biographical play meets several common core standards in social studies and language arts.
I really think your students will have fun with this play on King Tut! King Tut, A Reader's Theater Script
Halloween Activity an Edgar Allan Poe WebQuest for English
By A World to Explore Store - A Heritage Month Depot
Do you need an engaging activity to motivate your students this Halloween? Do you struggle to find an activity that keeps students motivated as they learn about The Cask of Amontillado, The Raven, and other works? Then download this Edgar Allan Poe Research Activity WebQuest!
With this WebQuest, students will research and learn about Poe's life and times, poetry, tales, and writings, reflect on his writings, and more! Students will finish this activity with a deeper understanding of this topic. Some research questions students will locate easily while others they will have to explore deeper to find the correct answers.
When you purchase this scavenger hunt resource, you'll receive the activity in both print and digital formats. The research questions provided allow for scaffolded instruction that can be completed individually, in pairs, or in small groups. You can even use this lesson as a fun team-building or gamified activity. Your students are guaranteed to learn more with this high-quality, no-prep resource!
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Halloween: All Things Halloween Webquest
By Gail Hennessey
With 15 informational web questions, this resource is just the thing to use as a learning tool about the holiday of Halloween. Bats, Owls, spiders, 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.
Wish a student version, just let me know and I will send it along.
Perhaps, you may be interested in these additional resources:
1. Pretend you are a pumpkin sitting on a front porch on Halloween night. What do you see? What do you hear? How do you feel? Write a story about your evening. Just one sample of extension activities included. This informative webquest on PUMPKIN would be great for LA classes,a fall activity, or for a substitute lesson!
Try my webquest on PUMPKINS! There are 10 web questions, comprehension questions and 11 extension activities/links. Pumpkin Webquest
2. Great for Halloween time. Kids love mummies!Practice oral reading fluency in Language Arts with this biographical reader's theater on King Tut.Learn lots of cool facts about mummies and the discovery of King Tut's tomb with this play. Comprehension/discussion questions/ extension activities,Great for informative text/listening standards! King Tut, A Reader's Theater Script
3. Candy is on Kids' minds with Halloween.Over 35 million pounds of candy corn is made each year! 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. History of Candy, A Webquest
4. MUMMIES! Mummies aren't just found in ancient Egyptian culture. Mummies have been found all over the world! In fact, the oldest man-made mummies are found in the country of Chile! Mummies can be naturally created or man-made. This web quest includes the different types of mummies and has 12 web questions including information on Bog Mummies such as Tollund Man, the Inca Mummies,the Taklamakan Desert Mummies of China, Otzi, the frozen mummy, the Chinchorro Mummies of Chile, the Egyptian mummies... and more. There are comprehension questions, a Did You Know? section, a teacher section with extension activities, additional links and the key. Great for a Friday activity, at Halloween time, or if you are studying ancient Egypt.Mummies! A Webquest
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HALLOWEEN Day of the Dead and Samhain Activity Research WebQuest
By A World to Explore Store - A Heritage Month Depot
Do you want to make learning about Halloween, Day of the Dead, and Samhain engaging? Do you want to support diversity and an inclusive classroom? Then download this Halloween, Day of the Dead, and Samhain Activity Research WebQuest! With this activity, your students will learn the various facts and statistics, customs, food, and more of these 3 fall holidays!
When you purchase this scavenger hunt resource, you'll receive the activity in both print and digital formats. The research questions provided allow for scaffolded instruction that can be completed individually, in pairs, or in small groups. You can even use this lesson as a fun team-building or gamified activity. Your students are guaranteed to learn more with this high-quality, no-prep resource!
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By Gail Hennessey
This informative webquest on PUMPKIN would be great for LA classes,a fall activity, or for a substitute lesson!
There are 8 webquestions, comprehension questions and 11 extension activities/links.
CHECK OUT MY PURPLE TURTLE AND THE PUMPKIN RACE STORY! https://www.TeachShare.com/Product/Purple-Turtle-and-The-Pumpkin-Race-2030138?st=63aa0ed7b8aefd2409dbc02efc0598b5 Beautiful illustrations! In this story, "Purple and the Pumpkin Race",Purple, Zing and Squirty are exciting about participating in the annual pumpkin race. After they carve out their pumpkin to sail, the race begins. Sounds like lots of fun but something goes very wrong!
Perhaps, these other l resources may be of interest:
1. Halloween: All Things Halloween Webquest! 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
2. Great for Halloween time. Kids love mummies!Practice oral reading fluency in Language Arts with this biographical reader's theater on King Tut.Learn lots of cool facts about mummies and the discovery of King Tut's tomb with this play. Comprehension/discussion questions/ extension activities,Great for informative text/listening standards! King Tut, A Reader's Theater Script
3. Candy is on Kids' minds with Halloween.Over 35 million pounds of candy corn is made each year! 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. History of Candy Webquest
4. Mummies aren't just found in ancient Egyptian culture. Mummies have been found all over the world! In fact, the oldest man-made mummies are found in the country of Chile! Mummies can be naturally created or man-made. This web quest includes the different types of mummies and has 12 web questions including information on Bog Mummies such as Tollund Man, the Inca Mummies,the Taklamakan Desert Mummies of China, Otzi, the frozen mummy, the Chinchorro Mummies of Chile, the Egyptian mummies... and more. There are comprehension questions, a Did You Know? section, a teacher section with extension activities, additional links and the key. Great for a Friday activity, at Halloween time, or if you are studying ancient Egypt.Mummies, A Webquest/Extension Activities
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Day of the Dead Activity a Día de los Muertos Scavenger Hunt for Middle School
By A World to Explore Store - A Heritage Month Depot
Do you want to engage and motivate your students to learn about the Day of the Dead or Día de los Muertos? Are you looking for a no prep activity? Then download this Day of the Dead Activity a Día de los Muertos Scavenger Hunt for Middle School! Your students will improve their research skills and be engaged and motivated to learn!
The research questions provide scaffolded instruction that can be completed individually, in pairs, or in small groups. You can use this lesson as a fun team-building or gamified activity. Your students are guaranteed to learn more with this high-quality, no-prep resource!
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By Gail Hennessey
This informative webquest on PUMPKIN would be great for LA classes,a fall activity, or for a substitute lesson!
There are 8 webquestions, comprehension questions and 11 extension activities/links.
CHECK OUT MY PURPLE TURTLE AND THE PUMPKIN RACE STORY! https://www.TeachShare.com/Product/Purple-Turtle-and-The-Pumpkin-Race-2030138?st=63aa0ed7b8aefd2409dbc02efc0598b5 Beautiful illustrations! In this story, "Purple and the Pumpkin Race",Purple, Zing and Squirty are exciting about participating in the annual pumpkin race. After they carve out their pumpkin to sail, the race begins. Sounds like lots of fun but something goes very wrong!
Perhaps, these other l resources may be of interest:
1. Halloween: All Things Halloween Webquest! 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
2. Great for Halloween time. Kids love mummies!Practice oral reading fluency in Language Arts with this biographical reader's theater on King Tut.Learn lots of cool facts about mummies and the discovery of King Tut's tomb with this play. Comprehension/discussion questions/ extension activities,Great for informative text/listening standards! King Tut, A Reader's Theater Script
3. Candy is on Kids' minds with Halloween.Over 35 million pounds of candy corn is made each year! 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. History of Candy Webquest
4. Mummies aren't just found in ancient Egyptian culture. Mummies have been found all over the world! In fact, the oldest man-made mummies are found in the country of Chile! Mummies can be naturally created or man-made. This web quest includes the different types of mummies and has 12 web questions including information on Bog Mummies such as Tollund Man, the Inca Mummies,the Taklamakan Desert Mummies of China, Otzi, the frozen mummy, the Chinchorro Mummies of Chile, the Egyptian mummies... and more. There are comprehension questions, a Did You Know? section, a teacher section with extension activities, additional links and the key. Great for a Friday activity, at Halloween time, or if you are studying ancient Egypt.Mummies, A Webquest/Extension Activities
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Halloween Activity Monsters Around the World an English Research WebQuest
By A World to Explore Store - A Heritage Month Depot
Do you need an engaging and fun Halloween activity to help students learn about monsters and mythical beings? Do you struggle to find an activity that keeps them motivated? Then download this editable Halloween Activity Monsters Around the World an English Research WebQuest!
With this WebQuest, students will research and learn about various monsters from every corner of the world! They will research the rakshasa, kongamato, Yule Lads, chupacabra, wendigo, ifrit, and more! Students will finish this activity with a deeper understanding of this topic. Some research questions will be easily located, while others will require deeper exploration to find the correct answers.
When you purchase this scavenger hunt resource, you'll receive the activity in both print and digital formats. The research questions provided allow for scaffolded instruction that can be completed individually, in pairs, or in small groups. You can even use this lesson as a fun team-building or gamified activity. Your students are guaranteed to learn more with this high-quality, no-prep resource!
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HALLOWEEN Activity a WebQuest Scavenger Hunt Middle School English and History
By A World to Explore Store - A Heritage Month Depot
Do you want to engage your students in learning about Halloween? Do you want to motivate them to learn the history and culture of Halloween? Then download this HALLOWEEN Activity a WebQuest Scavenger Hunt, Middle School English and History! This comprehensive research project allows students to learn about Halloween's history, facts and statistics, witches, haunted houses, and more!
You'll receive the activity in print and digital formats when you purchase this scavenger hunt resource. The research questions provide scaffolded instruction that can be completed individually, in pairs, or in small groups. You can even use this lesson as a fun team-building or gamified activity. Your students are guaranteed to learn more about Halloween with this high-quality, no-prep resource!
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Bundle Day of the Dead Activity and a Día de los Muertos Bulletin Board Set
By A World to Explore Store - A Heritage Month Depot
Do you want to make learning about Día de los Muertos fun? Do you want to motivate your students to learn about other cultures? Then download this Bundle Day of the Dead Activity and a Día de los Muertos Bulletin Board Set!
Your students will learn the history and traditions of this holiday with the WebQuest. Your classroom will look festive with these no prep print-and-hang posters! Well suited for the Language Arts or Social Studies classroom, this is all you need to celebrate this holiday!
WEBQUEST: The research questions provide scaffolded instruction that can be completed individually, in pairs, or in small groups. You can use this lesson as a fun team-building or gamified activity. Your students are guaranteed to learn more with this high-quality, no-prep resource!
BULLETIN BOARD: Great for middle and high school, these no-prep, print-and-hang posters will be the perfect touch to your festivities.
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Halloween Activity True Crime Research Activity WebQuest for High School English
By A World to Explore Store - A Heritage Month Depot
Do your students enjoy learning about true crime? Do you want to motivate and engage them in practicing their research and reading comprehension skills? Then download this True Crime Research Activity WebQuest! Students will learn about a variety of true crime including the Black Dahlia, the escape from Alcatraz, Jack the Ripper, and more!
You'll receive the activity in print and digital formats when you purchase this scavenger hunt resource. The research questions provide for scaffolded instruction that can be completed individually, in pairs, or in small groups. You can even use this lesson as a fun team-building or gamified activity. Your students are guaranteed to learn more about true crime with this high-quality, no-prep resource!
***Warning: topics covered include murder, robberies, burglaries, etc.***
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Japanese Anime and Manga Research WebQuest for Middle School and High School
By A World to Explore Store - A Heritage Month Depot
Are you looking for an activity that will motivate and engage your students? Do you want to support your students in learning about anime and manga? Then download this Japanese Anime and Manga Research WebQuest for Middle School and High School! Fully editable, students will learn about the history, various characters, and more!
You'll receive the activity in print and digital formats when you purchase this scavenger hunt resource. The research questions provide for scaffolded instruction that can be completed individually, in pairs, or in small groups. You can even use this lesson as a fun team-building or gamified activity. Your students are guaranteed to learn more about true crime with this high-quality, no-prep resource!
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Halloween Activity Alien Abduction Research Middle School Myths, Legends, UFOs
By A World to Explore Store - A Heritage Month Depot
Do your students enjoy learning about aliens, UFOs, and alien abductions? Do you want to motivate and engage them to practice their research and reading comprehension skills? Then download this Halloween Activity Alien Abduction Research Middle School Myths, Legends, UFOs! Students will learn about various alien abduction claims, types of aliens, statistics, and more!
You'll receive the activity in print and digital formats when you purchase this scavenger hunt resource. The research questions provide for scaffolded instruction that can be completed individually, in pairs, or in small groups. You can even use this lesson as a fun team-building or gamified activity. Your students are guaranteed to learn more about true crime with this high-quality, no-prep resource!
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Halloween Activity Haunted Houses Research WebQuest for Middle & High School
By A World to Explore Store - A Heritage Month Depot
Do your students enjoy learning about haunted houses and ghosts? Do you want a spooky Halloween activity that will engage them? Then download this Halloween Activity Haunted Houses and Places Research Webquest! Fully editable, students will learn about various haunted locations as the Arnold House, Hoia-Baciu Forest, and more!
You'll receive the activity in print and digital formats when you purchase this scavenger hunt resource. The research questions provide for scaffolded instruction that can be completed individually, in pairs, or in small groups. You can even use this lesson as a fun team-building or gamified activity. Your students are guaranteed to learn more about true crime with this high-quality, no-prep resource!
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Halloween Activity Unsolved Mysteries Research WebQuest for High School English
By A World to Explore Store - A Heritage Month Depot
Do your students enjoy learning about unsolved mysteries? Do they want to learn about true crime, the Bermuda Triangle, and other global mysteries? Then download this Unsolved Mysteries Research Activity WebQuest for High School English! Fully editable, students will learn about various mysteries including the Bermuda Triangle, D.B. Cooper, Loch Ness Monster, and more!
You'll receive the activity in print and digital formats when you purchase this scavenger hunt resource. The research questions provide for scaffolded instruction that can be completed individually, in pairs, or in small groups. You can even use this lesson as a fun team-building or gamified activity. Your students are guaranteed to learn more about true crime with this high-quality, no-prep resource!
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