9th Grade Library Skills Resources

Library Genre Posters! These high quality color posters are great for any library that is looking to genrefy their collection. I just genrefied my collection and use these to help students find the books they are looking for. Each poster has the genre written on it and an icon to represent the genre. Both the background and the icon are filled with words that represent the genre or are associated with the genre. Each poster is 8.2 inches wide and 10.2 inches tall and fit perfectly on standard 8.5x11 inch paper. The posters included in this set are as followed: Action Adventure Animals Biography Dystopia Fantasy Fiction Graphic Novels Historical Fiction Horror Humerous Maps Mystery Paranormal Realistic Fiction Reference Romance Science Fiction Sports World Languages These posters could be used in any grade level, but they are targeted towards middle school / high school grade levels. Genre posters are very helpful when you are genrefying your library!

Oyez, Oyez...Hear Ye, Hear Ye! The first Monday in October is the beginning of the new term of the Supreme Court. This web quest will introduce students to the Supreme Court. There are 13 web questions, a Did You Know? section and comprehension questions. Additionally, there are several extension activities and additional links as well as the key. *** Added a question about the newest SC Justice, Ketanji Brown Jackson.

Additional Resources:

1. Reader's Theater Script on Supreme Court Justice, Sonia Sotomayor: https://www.TeachShare.com/Product/Sonia-Sotomayor-Supreme-Court-Justice-A-Readers-Theater-Script-6044779

2. Reader's Theater Script on Supreme Court Justice, Ruth Bader Ginsburg: https://www.TeachShare.com/Product/Ruth-Bader-Ginsburg-A-Supreme-Court-Justice-Readers-Theater-Script-6045122

FREEBIE on the newest SC Justice, Ketanji Brown Jackson: https://www.TeachShare.com/Product/Supreme-Court-Justice-Ketanji-Brown-Jackson-FREEBIE-7957540

Make your classroom pop with this set of 50 quote posters from famous authors! Each 7.5 x 7.5 (square) PDF poster contains a quote from a famous author imposed over a stunning photograph that will give a fresh look to your ELA classroom. The square format is reminiscent of Instagram and makes for an eye-catching arrangement on your wall or bulletin board. I suggest laminating these posters so that you can use them to inspire your students all year long! Authors included in package: Toni Morrison F. Scott Fitzgerald Ralph Waldo Emerson Walt Whitman Jane Austen Mark Twain Paulo Coelho Langston Hughes William Shakespeare Robert Frost Maya Angelou Edith Wharton Anne Frank Emily Dickinson J. K. Rowling Edgar Allan Poe Oscar Wilde _________________________________________________________________________ **Purchase posters as part of the Back to School ELA Bundle for Middle School and save 25% off the cover price: **⭐ Back to School ELA Bundle _________________________________________________________________________ Also, check out more beautifully-crafted quote posters for your classroom by Language Arts Excellence: ⭐ Motivational Quote Posters ⭐ Shakespeare Quote Posters ⭐ The Alchemist Quote Posters ⭐ The Great Gatsby Quote Posters _________________________________________________________________________ ⭐Click to Follow Language Arts Excellence⭐****

Do you need an engaging activity to support your students in learning about banned books? Do you struggle to find an activity that keeps students motivated? Then download this Banned Books Week Activity WebQuest!

With this WebQuest, students will research various banned and challenged books, learn who bans books and for what reasons, how to advocate for not banning books, historically banned books, and more. Students will finish this activity with a deeper understanding of this special week. 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!

➟ Ways to Use This Resource:

• Full Class Activity
• Small Group Instruction
• Homework
• Extra Credit
• Substitute Plan
• ... and more!

➟ This Resource Includes:

• Multi-step Question WebQuest (Print + Digital Formats)
• Reflection Questions
• Answer Key
• Live links are provided on the last page of the resource
• Instructions
• Terms of Use

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Use these My Favorite Scripture Note-Taking Sheets to write out your favorite scriptures is a powerful way to engage with God’s Word on a deeper level.  When you take the time to write, you slow down and focus on each word, allowing its meaning to sink into your heart and mind.  This practice creates a moment of stillness, offering an opportunity to reflect on how the scripture applies to your life and spiritual journey.  Writing can also make scriptures more personal and meaningful, transforming them from words on a page into truths that resonate in your soul.

This practice helps improve memory retention, making it easier to recall scripture in moments of need.  Studies show that writing things down activates different parts of the brain compared to just reading or listening. When students write out their favorite verses, they’re not only reflecting on God’s Word but also reinforcing their ability to remember it.  This can be especially helpful when facing challenges, as they can draw strength and guidance from scriptures committed to memory.

Writing scripture also encourages mindfulness and intention. As students select their favorite verses, they’re guided to think critically about what speaks to their heart.  The act of writing becomes an exercise in meditation, helping students dwell on God’s promises, wisdom, and guidance.  This practice can transform a simple note-taking activity into a meaningful spiritual discipline, fostering a deeper connection with God.

For students, writing out scriptures fosters a personal relationship with the Bible, helping them see it as a source of guidance and comfort.  For teachers and homeschool parents, it’s a simple yet impactful tool to encourage engagement and reflection.  Over time, these written scriptures become a treasure trove of inspiration that students can revisit whenever they need encouragement or a reminder of God’s faithfulness.

Lastly, writing scripture builds a habit of spiritual journaling that can grow with students as they mature in their faith.  This habit helps them create a record of how specific verses have influenced their lives, serving as a spiritual timeline they can look back on. It’s a practical way to cultivate gratitude, reflection, and growth, all through the lens of scripture.

BENEFITS FOR TEACHERS/HOMESCHOOL PARENTS:

• Simple Implementation:  Easy to integrate into Bible study lessons or morning devotion routines.
• Encourages Focus:  Guides students to thoughtfully engage with scripture rather than passively reading.
• Spiritual Growth:  Helps students reflect on the application of God’s Word in their daily lives.
• Teaching Tool:  Offers a structured activity to teach the importance of scripture memorization and meditation.
• ❤️ Family Connection:  Promotes meaningful discussions about favorite verses and their impact.

BENEFITS FOR STUDENTS:

• Memory Retention:  Writing helps commit scripture to memory for use in prayer, reflection, and life challenges.
• ✍️ Creative Expression:  Note-taking allows for personalization through doodles, highlights, and reflections.
• Spiritual Reflection:  Encourages students to think deeply about why a scripture resonates with them.
• Engaged Learning:  Combines visual, auditory, and kinesthetic learning styles for a well-rounded approach to scripture study.
• Emotional Comfort:  Provides a sense of peace and encouragement through focused interaction with God’s promises.

These My Favorite Scripture Note-Taking Sheets pair perfectly with the My Identity in Christ: 7-Day Teen Mini-Devotional, creating a comprehensive faith-building experience for teens.  As students reflect on the devotional’s daily themes and journaling prompts, they can use the note-taking sheets to write out scriptures that resonate most with their hearts.  This combination reinforces key spiritual concepts, encourages deeper meditation on God’s Word, and provides a personalized way for teens to document their faith journey.  Together, these resources help teens build a strong foundation in Christ while fostering a meaningful, lasting connection with the Bible.

If you would like to pair this resources with My Identity in Christ:  7-Day Teen Mini-Devotional, here is the link:

My Identity in Christ: 7-DayTeen Mini-Devotional

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Giant Keyboard (Mac/Apple). Are you teaching a technology or keyboarding class? Do you have a computer lab you need to decorate? This giant printable keyboard would be great to print out, cut the keys apart, laminate and place on your wall. This wall sized keyboard is modeled after a Mac / Apple keyboard. Keys come in two sizes: 6"x5.8" & 4"x4" *Updated 9/1/15* Keyboard now includes the number pad, arrows and other keys. Large size prints 1 key per page. The size measures approximately 60"x20" (using spacing show in image) once you have cut out the letters / assembled the keyboard, but really depends on how much space you want to put between the keys. This is based off a Mac / Apple Keyboard. I have included both a color and black/white version so if you wanted to save that color ink, and print the black and white on colored paper, you can easily do that. Pages are separated out by the colors they should be printed on and I have included an image to show you which pages should be printed in a color group. Need the PC version? Get it here Keywords: Computer, key, keyboarding, keyboard, tech, educational, technology, typing, type, colorful, fun, bright, bulletin board, display, computing,

Whenever different cultures meet, ideas are exchanged. Did you know that skiing was started by the people of Norway? Did you know that the kite and fireworks were invented by the people of China? The idea of Trial by Jury and the idea of Democracy come to us from the Ancient Greeks. Chocolate came from the Aztecs people and the ancient Mesopotamian people first came up with a number system based on 60.

During the holidays is a great time to share with kids the many traditions which have been shared with different cultures. Learn the history behind some popular holiday traditions with this webquest.

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.

Additional Resources of Interest:

Which president didn't allow a Christmas tree because he was an environmentalist? Which president organized a snowball fight in the White House for kids(using cotton balls). Which president hired a camel to entertain kids at Christmas time? Learn 12 informative facts about the Holidays at the White House. Holiday Traditions at the White House(Interactive Notebook Activity)

If you live where there is snow, you have probably built a snowman. The snowman has been around for quite a while. In fact, the earliest drawing of a snowman was found in a book dating back to 1380! The book, “Book of Hours” was found in a library in the country of the Netherlands. Read about a famous sculptor hired to make a snowman, a snowman which helps predicts the weather in Switzerland and two more stories about snowmen! Four short reading passages with questions and extension activities: SNOWMEN Reading Passages

With this being the time of year for the story, A Christmas Carol, it's a great opportunity to learn about its author,Charles Dickens. One of the most famous writers of all times,Dickens also wrote Oliver Twist, Great Expectations, A Tale of Two Cities, David Copperfield and more. My webquest includes 8 fun/informative questions to learn about Dickens. Additional activities/links,too: >Charles Dickens, A Webquest

4. Learn about the history of New Year's with this fun/informative web quest. There are nine questions, lots of interesting customs of how people celebrate New Year's around the world, comprehension questions, extension activities and the key. Great activity for reading for information and research/computer skills. Included are also other holiday New Year's celebrations including Diwali, Chinese New Year, Songkran and Rosh Hashanah. The resources also mentions how April Fool's Day originated over when to celebrate New Year’s! New Year's Eve Webquest

Christmas Around the World

Traditions

Holidays in December

The upcoming school year may be right around the corner but there is no need to stress. This bundle features 6 varied yet cohesive resources to start the year in your ELA classroom off strong! Each resource maintains a high standard for student learning and engagement with minimal preparation on your end. This bundle is great for new teachers as well as for teachers who are looking to shake up their first week routines. You will find that your first week of school will fly by and students will already be excited to come to class every day. Plus, by purchasing these products as a bundle, you will be saving 25% off the cover price!

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Giant CHROMEBOOK Keyboard. Are you teaching a technology or keyboarding class? Do you have a computer lab you need to decorate? This giant printable Chromebook keyboard would be great to print out, cut the keys apart, laminate and place on your wall. Spaced out like the preview image it is 5.5 feet long! Keys are each 4" and fit great on takeout boxes to make them pop off the walls. This is based off a CHROMEBOOK Keyboard. I have included both a color and black/white version so if you wanted to save that color ink, and print the black and white on colored paper, you can easily do that. Pages are separated out by the colors they should be printed on and I have included an image to show you which pages should be printed in a color group. Also included is printing tips which tell you which pages should be printed on what color paper to make it match without printing in color. Need the Mac version? Get it here Want a set of small single page keyboards? I have them here Keywords: Computer, key, keyboarding, keyboard, tech, educational, technology, typing, type, colorful, fun, bright, bulletin board, display, computing,

If you are studying the Phoenicians, this webquest will be a positive addition as an introduction/review to the first sea traders of the ancient world. The Phoenicians developed an alphabet which they shared to other cultures in their travels around the Mediterranean Sea. They developed the color purple and were skilled in glassmaking. Their sea traders may have traveled as far as Britain and down the coast of Africa, in a time when there were no navigational tools.

Other resources on the Phoenicians include:

1. I also have a bundle of resources on the Phoenicians: (does not include this new webquest)https://www.TeachShare.com/Product/Phoenicians-A-Bundle-of-Resources-4028719?st=370b58a922e3c950c9bd27e09c764726

2. You may find this resource of interest to use as well:

Want a fun activity to review vocabulary terms for a unit on ancient Phoenicians? Looking for an enrichment activity in history? Try my Ancient Phoenician Secret Message activity. The activity involves students working individually or in groups to review vocabulary terms on the Phoenicians. Then,a following direction activity is next where students place letters from the different terms into boxes found at the end of the activity page. Once all the boxes are filled, a "secret message" about the Phoenicians is revealed! The teacher page includes additional information to share about the "secret message". If you prefer to offer a vocabulary box, I have included this as well.Phoenicians, A Secret Message Review Activity

3. The color purple comes from the Phoenicians. Need a fun activity that involves kids finding answers that have PURPLE in it or are the color PURPLE? THERE are 17 statements in the complete PURPLE Game Activity. You can do this activity in one class, over a couple of days if being used as a end of the period activity or over a couple of days, if you wish to do the extension activities: Purple Game

4. With this biographical reading passage, students will learn about Hanno, the famous Phoenician sea explorer. There is a Did You Know? section, comprehension questions, map activity and a teacher page with extensions and links and the key: Hanno, Phoenician Sea Explorer

5. With this biographical reading passage, students will learn about **Hannibal,**the famous general of ancient times. Studying the Phoenicians? Studying Ancient Rome and the Punic Wars? This resource would be a great addition! There is a Did You Know? section, comprehension questions, map activity and a teacher page with extensions and links and the key: Hannibal, a Reading Activity

6. This product covers an introduction to the Phoenicians and their contributions to the world. Did you know that the Phoenicians were the first known sea traders or that they invented an alphabet that was passed along to the cultures they met? Did you know that they invented a purple dye that became very desired by rulers and the very wealthy? It is said that the Emperor Nero passed a law that only HE could wear the unique color.The resource includes notes as well as extension activities and links to help you teach your students about the first known sea traders in history. I also have included several comprehension questions, too.https://www.TeachShare.com/Product/Phoenicians-Learn-about-the-Ancient-Phoenicians-366696?st=e0c660c6cfa154e677e0a3c6e4ce0d08

Mrs. Bie Ografee Talk Show Reading Theater Scripts:

Vikings

Ferdinand Magellan

Marco Polo

Christopher Columbus

Leonardo da Vinci

Michelangelo

Visit with a Crusader

Visit with a Victim of the Black Death

Martin Luther King Jr.

Rosa Parks

Harriet Tubman

George Washington Carver

Katherine Johnson

Tuskegee Airmen

Marian Anderson

Marie Curie

Galileo Galilei

Sir Isaac Newton

Albert Einstein

Jane Goodall

Moon Landing: Interview with first astronauts to walk on the moon

Rachel Carson

Jacques Cousteau

Thomas Edison

Elizabeth Blackwell

Visit with a Pilgrim

Revolutionary War Female Spies

Revolutionary War Tory

Thomas Jefferson

James Madison, Father of the Constitution

Pioneer Woman, Narcissa Whitman

Civil War Women Soldiers

Sacagaewa

Sequoyah

Lewis and Clark

Abraham Lincoln

California Gold Rush: Visit with a ‘49er

Wright Brothers

A Road trip Across the USA for Women’s Suffrage

WW 2: Women Pilots

Susan B. Anthony

Sonia Sotomayor

Ruth Bader Ginsburg

Louisa May Alcott

Edgar Allen Poe

William Shakespeare

Charles Dickens

Johnny Appleseed

Visit with a Leprechaun

Visit with a Groundhog

To Tell the Truth Plays:

Hans Christian Andersen

Amelia Earhart

First Lady Eleanor Roosevelt

First Lady Edith Wilson

First Lady Florence Harding

King Tut

First Lady Hillary Clinton

First Lady Michelle Obama

First Lady Abigail Adams

First Lady Martha Washington

First Lady Mary Todd Lincoln

First Lady Dolly Madison

First Lady Lady Bird Johnson

My website for teachers/kids has lots of geography activities, short reads, factoids on different topics, news, career surveys, bell ringers and more.

Giant PC Keyboard. Are you teaching a technology or keyboarding class? Do you have a computer lab you need to decorate? This giant printable keyboard would be great to print out, cut the keys apart, laminate and place on your wall.

Keys come in two sizes:

6"x5.8" & 4"x4"

*Updated 9/1/15*

Keyboard now includes the number pad, arrows and other keys.

Large size prints 1 key per page.

The size measures approximately 60"x20" (using spacing show in image) once you have cut out the letters / assembled the keyboard, but really depends on how much space you want to put between the keys.

This is based off a PC Keyboard. I have included both a color and black/white version so if you wanted to save that color ink, and print the black and white on colored paper, you can easily do that. Pages are separated out by the colors they should be printed on and I have included an image to show you which pages should be printed in a color group.

Need the Mac version? Get it here

Want a set of small single page keyboards? I have them here

Keywords: Computer, key, keyboarding, keyboard, tech, educational, technology, typing, type, colorful, fun, bright, bulletin board, display, computing,

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WORLD LANDMARKS:

A BUNDLE OF RESOURCES

Includes:

Eiffel Tower Reading Passage/Comp. Questions/ extension activities

Taj Mahal Reading Reading Passage/Comp. Questions/extension activities

Great Wall of China Reading Passage/Comp. Questions/ extension activities

Uluru(Ayers Rock) Reading Passage/ Comp. Questions/extension Activities

World Landmark A Webquest(13 webquestions/ Comp. Questions/ extension Activities

US Landmarks, A Webquest (12 webquestions/Comp. Questions/ extension Activities

Whenever different cultures meet, ideas are exchanged. Did you know that skiing was started by the people of Norway? Did you know that the kite and fireworks were invented by the people of China? The idea of Trial by Jury and the idea of Democracy come to us from the Ancient Greeks. Chocolate came from the Aztecs people and the ancient Mesopotamian people first came up with a number system based on 60.

During the holidays is a great time to share with kids the many traditions which have been shared with different cultures. Learn the history behind some popular holiday traditions with this webquest.

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.

Additional Resources of Interest:

Which president didn't allow a Christmas tree because he was an environmentalist? Which president organized a snowball fight in the White House for kids(using cotton balls). Which president hired a camel to entertain kids at Christmas time? Learn 12 informative facts about the Holidays at the White House. Holiday Traditions at the White House(Interactive Notebook Activity)

If you live where there is snow, you have probably built a snowman. The snowman has been around for quite a while. In fact, the earliest drawing of a snowman was found in a book dating back to 1380! The book, “Book of Hours” was found in a library in the country of the Netherlands. Read about a famous sculptor hired to make a snowman, a snowman which helps predicts the weather in Switzerland and two more stories about snowmen! Four short reading passages with questions and extension activities: SNOWMEN Reading Passages

With this being the time of year for the story, A Christmas Carol, it's a great opportunity to learn about its author,Charles Dickens. One of the most famous writers of all times,Dickens also wrote Oliver Twist, Great Expectations, A Tale of Two Cities, David Copperfield and more. My webquest includes 8 fun/informative questions to learn about Dickens. Additional activities/links,too: >Charles Dickens, A Webquest

4. Learn about the history of New Year's with this fun/informative web quest. There are nine questions, lots of interesting customs of how people celebrate New Year's around the world, comprehension questions, extension activities and the key. Great activity for reading for information and research/computer skills. Included are also other holiday New Year's celebrations including Diwali, Chinese New Year, Songkran and Rosh Hashanah. The resources also mentions how April Fool's Day originated over when to celebrate New Year’s! New Year's Eve Webquest

Christmas Around the World

Traditions

Holidays in December

If you are studying the Phoenicians, this webquest will be a positive addition as an introduction/review to the first sea traders of the ancient world. The Phoenicians developed an alphabet which they shared to other cultures in their travels around the Mediterranean Sea. They developed the color purple and were skilled in glassmaking. Their sea traders may have traveled as far as Britain and down the coast of Africa, in a time when there were no navigational tools.

Other resources on the Phoenicians include:

1. I also have a bundle of resources on the Phoenicians: (does not include this new webquest)https://www.TeachShare.com/Product/Phoenicians-A-Bundle-of-Resources-4028719?st=370b58a922e3c950c9bd27e09c764726

2. You may find this resource of interest to use as well:

Want a fun activity to review vocabulary terms for a unit on ancient Phoenicians? Looking for an enrichment activity in history? Try my Ancient Phoenician Secret Message activity. The activity involves students working individually or in groups to review vocabulary terms on the Phoenicians. Then,a following direction activity is next where students place letters from the different terms into boxes found at the end of the activity page. Once all the boxes are filled, a "secret message" about the Phoenicians is revealed! The teacher page includes additional information to share about the "secret message". If you prefer to offer a vocabulary box, I have included this as well.Phoenicians, A Secret Message Review Activity

3. The color purple comes from the Phoenicians. Need a fun activity that involves kids finding answers that have PURPLE in it or are the color PURPLE? THERE are 17 statements in the complete PURPLE Game Activity. You can do this activity in one class, over a couple of days if being used as a end of the period activity or over a couple of days, if you wish to do the extension activities: Purple Game

4. With this biographical reading passage, students will learn about Hanno, the famous Phoenician sea explorer. There is a Did You Know? section, comprehension questions, map activity and a teacher page with extensions and links and the key: Hanno, Phoenician Sea Explorer

5. With this biographical reading passage, students will learn about **Hannibal,**the famous general of ancient times. Studying the Phoenicians? Studying Ancient Rome and the Punic Wars? This resource would be a great addition! There is a Did You Know? section, comprehension questions, map activity and a teacher page with extensions and links and the key: Hannibal, a Reading Activity

6. This product covers an introduction to the Phoenicians and their contributions to the world. Did you know that the Phoenicians were the first known sea traders or that they invented an alphabet that was passed along to the cultures they met? Did you know that they invented a purple dye that became very desired by rulers and the very wealthy? It is said that the Emperor Nero passed a law that only HE could wear the unique color.The resource includes notes as well as extension activities and links to help you teach your students about the first known sea traders in history. I also have included several comprehension questions, too.https://www.TeachShare.com/Product/Phoenicians-Learn-about-the-Ancient-Phoenicians-366696?st=e0c660c6cfa154e677e0a3c6e4ce0d08

Mrs. Bie Ografee Talk Show Reading Theater Scripts:

Vikings

Ferdinand Magellan

Marco Polo

Christopher Columbus

Leonardo da Vinci

Michelangelo

Visit with a Crusader

Visit with a Victim of the Black Death

Martin Luther King Jr.

Rosa Parks

Harriet Tubman

George Washington Carver

Katherine Johnson

Tuskegee Airmen

Marian Anderson

Marie Curie

Galileo Galilei

Sir Isaac Newton

Albert Einstein

Jane Goodall

Moon Landing: Interview with first astronauts to walk on the moon

Rachel Carson

Jacques Cousteau

Thomas Edison

Elizabeth Blackwell

Visit with a Pilgrim

Revolutionary War Female Spies

Revolutionary War Tory

Thomas Jefferson

James Madison, Father of the Constitution

Pioneer Woman, Narcissa Whitman

Civil War Women Soldiers

Sacagaewa

Sequoyah

Lewis and Clark

Abraham Lincoln

California Gold Rush: Visit with a ‘49er

Wright Brothers

A Road trip Across the USA for Women’s Suffrage

WW 2: Women Pilots

Susan B. Anthony

Sonia Sotomayor

Ruth Bader Ginsburg

Louisa May Alcott

Edgar Allen Poe

William Shakespeare

Charles Dickens

Johnny Appleseed

Visit with a Leprechaun

Visit with a Groundhog

To Tell the Truth Plays:

Hans Christian Andersen

Amelia Earhart

First Lady Eleanor Roosevelt

First Lady Edith Wilson

First Lady Florence Harding

King Tut

First Lady Hillary Clinton

First Lady Michelle Obama

First Lady Abigail Adams

First Lady Martha Washington

First Lady Mary Todd Lincoln

First Lady Dolly Madison

First Lady Lady Bird Johnson

My website for teachers/kids has lots of geography activities, short reads, factoids on different topics, news, career surveys, bell ringers and more.

Learn about some of the famous landmarks around the world. This web quest includes: Uluru Rock, Great Wall of China, Machu Picchu, Mt. Everest, Dead Sea, Rock of Gibraltar, Great Pyramid, Suez Canal. Stonehenge, Sahara Desert,Abu Simbel, Easter Island and Angkor Wat. There are comprehension questions and several extension activities.

Perhaps, you may find these resources of interest, too.

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

2. Learn about Mt. Everest, Nepal and the Yeti with this web quest! Activities,interesting facts and comprehension review,too. Addresses several common core standards in language arts.Skills include:reading for information and using research/computer skills. Mt. Everest, A Webquest

3. Explore World Landmarks introduce kids to some popular world landmarks. About one page of reading, discussion questions and extension activities all help students learn some informative facts about famous world landmarks in the world. Eiffel Tower, Explore World Landmarks Reading Passage/Activities

4. Taj Mahal:Explore World Landmarks are great to introduce kids to some popular world landmarks around the world. Great for a Friday activity, for social studies classes or when you are going to have a substitute.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. Taj Mahal, Exploring World Landmarks Reading Passage/Activities

5. Explore World Landmarks are great to introduce kids to some popular world landmarks around the world. Great for a Friday activity, for social studies/LA classes or when you are going to have a substitute. About one page of reading, discussion questions and extension activities all help students learn some informative facts about famous world landmarks in the world.Ayers/Uluru Rock. Ayes Rock/Uluru, Explore World Landmarks Reading Passage/ Activities

6. Learn about the Great Wall of China with this informative reading. Also included are 10 Did You Know? facts about the Great Wall, ten comprehension questions, a teacher page with extension activities, additional links and the key.Great Wall of China, Explore World Landmarks Reading Passage/Activities

Oyez, Oyez...Hear Ye, Hear Ye! The first Monday in October is the beginning of the new term of the Supreme Court. This web quest will introduce students to the Supreme Court. There are 13 web questions, a Did You Know? section and comprehension questions. Additionally, there are several extension activities and additional links as well as the key. *** Added a question about the newest SC Justice, Ketanji Brown Jackson.

Additional Resources:

1. Reader's Theater Script on Supreme Court Justice, Sonia Sotomayor: https://www.TeachShare.com/Product/Sonia-Sotomayor-Supreme-Court-Justice-A-Readers-Theater-Script-6044779

2. Reader's Theater Script on Supreme Court Justice, Ruth Bader Ginsburg: https://www.TeachShare.com/Product/Ruth-Bader-Ginsburg-A-Supreme-Court-Justice-Readers-Theater-Script-6045122

FREEBIE on the newest SC Justice, Ketanji Brown Jackson: https://www.TeachShare.com/Product/Supreme-Court-Justice-Ketanji-Brown-Jackson-FREEBIE-7957540

Learn about some of the famous landmarks around the world. This web quest includes: Uluru Rock, Great Wall of China, Machu Picchu, Mt. Everest, Dead Sea, Rock of Gibraltar, Great Pyramid, Suez Canal. Stonehenge, Sahara Desert,Abu Simbel, Easter Island and Angkor Wat. There are comprehension questions and several extension activities.

Perhaps, you may find these resources of interest, too.

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

2. Learn about Mt. Everest, Nepal and the Yeti with this web quest! Activities,interesting facts and comprehension review,too. Addresses several common core standards in language arts.Skills include:reading for information and using research/computer skills. Mt. Everest, A Webquest

3. Explore World Landmarks introduce kids to some popular world landmarks. About one page of reading, discussion questions and extension activities all help students learn some informative facts about famous world landmarks in the world. Eiffel Tower, Explore World Landmarks Reading Passage/Activities

4. Taj Mahal:Explore World Landmarks are great to introduce kids to some popular world landmarks around the world. Great for a Friday activity, for social studies classes or when you are going to have a substitute.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. Taj Mahal, Exploring World Landmarks Reading Passage/Activities

5. Explore World Landmarks are great to introduce kids to some popular world landmarks around the world. Great for a Friday activity, for social studies/LA classes or when you are going to have a substitute. About one page of reading, discussion questions and extension activities all help students learn some informative facts about famous world landmarks in the world.Ayers/Uluru Rock. Ayes Rock/Uluru, Explore World Landmarks Reading Passage/ Activities

6. Learn about the Great Wall of China with this informative reading. Also included are 10 Did You Know? facts about the Great Wall, ten comprehension questions, a teacher page with extension activities, additional links and the key.Great Wall of China, Explore World Landmarks Reading Passage/Activities