China: A Webquest/Extension Activities
By Gail Hennessey
Studying China. This web quest would be a positive addition to a unit of study! Want to introduce your students to the country of China during Chinese New Year? This web quest gives students an overview to the country including map skill questions, learning about the panda bears, the Great Wall of China, The Terra Cotta Solders and lots more. Extension activities and links as well as the key are also included. The 12 page resource has 10 informational web questions.
Want a student version, just email me(Q/A) and I will be happy to send it along.
Other resources for China you may find of interest:
1. Did you know that enough dirt was used to create the Great Wall of China to circle the earth with an 8 ft. high wall? Did you know that ice cream was probably first invented by the Chinese(frozen milk/rice)? Did you know that the yo-yo was invented by the Chinese or that the number 9 and the color red are considered good luck in China? I taught a unit on China for 32 years and would love to share some my notes, activities and resources I used with my students.Let's Explore China!
2. Want a fun activity to review vocabulary terms for a unit of study on China? Looking for an enrichment activity in history? Try my Chinese Puzzler: Secret Message Review Activity. The activity involves students working individually or in groups to review vocabulary terms connected with China. 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 China 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.China, A Secret Message Review 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.
Russia, Country in Focus-A Webquest
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, A Country in Focus-A Webquest
6. 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-A 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!)
Perhaps, you might like to follow my TeachShare Store. Click by the green star by my photograph.
China: A Webquest/Extension Activities
By Gail Hennessey
Studying China. This web quest would be a positive addition to a unit of study! Want to introduce your students to the country of China during Chinese New Year? This web quest gives students an overview to the country including map skill questions, learning about the panda bears, the Great Wall of China, The Terra Cotta Solders and lots more. Extension activities and links as well as the key are also included. The 12 page resource has 10 informational web questions.
Want a student version, just email me(Q/A) and I will be happy to send it along.
Other resources for China you may find of interest:
1. Did you know that enough dirt was used to create the Great Wall of China to circle the earth with an 8 ft. high wall? Did you know that ice cream was probably first invented by the Chinese(frozen milk/rice)? Did you know that the yo-yo was invented by the Chinese or that the number 9 and the color red are considered good luck in China? I taught a unit on China for 32 years and would love to share some my notes, activities and resources I used with my students.Let's Explore China!
2. Want a fun activity to review vocabulary terms for a unit of study on China? Looking for an enrichment activity in history? Try my Chinese Puzzler: Secret Message Review Activity. The activity involves students working individually or in groups to review vocabulary terms connected with China. 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 China 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.China, A Secret Message Review 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.
Russia, Country in Focus-A Webquest
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, A Country in Focus-A Webquest
6. 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-A 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!)
Perhaps, you might like to follow my TeachShare Store. Click by the green star by my photograph.
NEW YEAR 2024 Activity Celebrations Around the World Secondary Independent Work
By A World to Explore Store - A Heritage Month Depot
Do you want to make learning about New Year Celebrations around the world fun and engaging? Do you want to foster diversity and an inclusive classroom? Then download this comprehensive research project! This activity allows students to explore various celebrations around the world. This research activity is perfect for the weeks before or after the New Year. Use as small group instruction, sub plans, homework, and more!
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 about winter holidays with this high-quality, no-prep resource!
➟ Celebrations include Nowruz, Rosh Hashanah, Omisoka, New Year’s Day, Enkuratash, Hari Raya Nyepi, Lunar New Year, Songkran, Niewjaarsduik, Tết Nguyên Đán, and more!
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Lunar New Year 2024 Activity Independent Work Sub Plans - Middle or High School
By A World to Explore Store - A Heritage Month Depot
Do you want to make learning about Lunar New Year engaging? Do you want to foster a diverse and inclusive classroom? Motivate your students to practice their research skills with this Lunar New Year 2024 Activity WebQuest! FULLY EDITABLE, some questions students will locate easily while with others they will have to explore deeper to find the correct answers. Students will learn about Lunar New Year in China, Vietnam, South Korea, Mongolia, Tibet, and more!
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 about winter holidays with this high-quality, no-prep resource!
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BUNDLE NEW YEAR 2025 Celebrations Around World Activity with Bulletin Board Set
By A World to Explore Store - A Heritage Month Depot
Are you looking for an engaging activity and bulletin board to learn about New Year around the world? Do you want to foster diversity and an inclusive classroom? Then look no further than this no prep WebQuest and Interactive Bulletin Board Set!
WEBQUEST
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!
Celebrations include Nowruz, Rosh Hashanah, Omisoka, New Year’s Day, Enkuratash, Hari Raya Nyepi, Lunar New Year, Songkran, Niewjaarsduik, Tết Nguyên Đán.
BULLETIN BOARD SET
The perfect way to celebrate the diversity in your classroom is with this Global New Year's Celebrations interactive bulletin board featuring 10+ different cultures! From Indonesia and Iran to Ethiopia and Peru, students will learn how cultures worldwide celebrate this holiday. This bulletin board also comes with interactive reflection mini-posters to encourage students to share about their own cultures, customs, and traditions.
➟ No prep - print on 8.5 X 11 paper and hang!
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Countries of the World(A Bundle of Webquests )
By Gail Hennessey
COUNTRIES IN FOCUS:
A BUNDLE OF RESOURCES ON COUNTRIES OF THE WORLD WEBQUESTS
RUSSIA
SWITZERLAND
CHINA
ICELAND
GREECE
ITALY
INDIA
BRAZIL
AUSTRALIA
IRELAND
Introduce young people to these 10 countries of the world with these different webquest. Additionally extension activities, links and the key are included. Use as part of a unit of study or as a Friday activity to foster world geography.