WebQuests for Students: MIDDLE SCHOOL
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What's Really Up With Mother Goose? Part 1 - Ms. Henson
Traditionally, nursery rhymes have been taught to children
as an innocent and creative means to entertain. However, do you
know the truth behind "The Real Mother Goose"?
What's Really Up With Mother Goose? Part 2 - Ms. Frakes
Traditionally, nursery rhymes have been taught to children as an innocent and
creative means to entertain. However, do you know the truth behind "The
Real Mother Goose"?
The Power of Persuasion - Ms. Brookbank
You will perform a WebQuest to learn more information about the advantages and
disadvantages of the alternative calendar (year round education). You will need
to write a letter for or against the alternative calendar.
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Water
- Ms. Hart (with assistance)
Why is clean water important to me? What can I do to protect the waters around
me? This Web Quest explores the water cycle, a pond ecosystem and the way we
misuse water. After completing a spreadsheet and database, students write a letter
home to encourage conservation practices. When all work is completed, students
are rewarded with a Jeopardy game containing information
found in the Web Quest.
Eruption
and Volcanoes - Mr. Mercer
Students will study various parts of the volcano and have to make the decision
as to whether they should evacuate the city or if it is OK to stay.
Weather - Ms. Abner
The purpose of this webquest is to research information
on the Earth's atmosphere including its winds, precipitation, and
clouds.
Owls - Ms. Kiniyalocts
Research information about owls so that you can then design your own "Owl
Zoo" right in your community.
Just Drifting Along-Ms. Traynor
Treasure Hunt about the Continental Drift.
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Presidents
- Ms. Listerman
Students help Barney and Spot (the new President's dogs) dig up information about
past Presidents of the United States. Students will use the information
they find to complete a fact sheet and create a 6 slide PowerPoint. The
last slide will include a diamante poem which will express what they have learned
about their chosen President.
Cargo - Ms. Hart
In 1835, Mark Twain takes students on a trip down the Missouri River, with all
of its trials and tribulations. The cargo and the people on the boats are
the focus of the trip. Students have the choice of writing a transactive
piece or a diary entry based on their work.
Lewis and Clark - Mr. Mercer
Students decide who deserves the title "Super Heroes"....Lois and Clark
from Superman or Lewis and Clark, frontiersman extraordinaire?
Oregon Trail - Ms. Lang & Ms. Uher
Learn all about the Oregon Trail and create a game board about the trials and
triumphs along the Oregon Trail.
The Shakers - Ms. Rhein
Who were the Shakers? Using the rsources available, students will learn
about the Shakers and design a brochure that could be used to educate visitors
arriving at Shaker Village.
Cassuis Marcellus Clay - Ms. Rhein
Is the house haunted? Is there a ghost living in the mansion of Cassuis
Marcellus Clay? You decide.
Current Events - Mr. Serger
You must look at a current issue and take a stand. You will analyze the arguments
for and against the issue, and add your take.
Industrial Revolution - Ms. Buchanan
Have you ever wondered who started the Industrial Revolution? Just where did
it begin? Did it begin in the United States? Wouldn't you really like to
know? Wouldn't you like to see some of the inventions? Perhaps this would
be a good time to put on your Sherlock Holmes hat and begin some detective work
of your own.
Roman Judea at the Time of Jesus
Christ
You have discovered some scrolls that are concerned with information about the
three major groups of Jews
around the time of Christ's birth: the Pharisees, Saducees and the Essenes. The
Coalition forces are bearing down on this location.
The Industrial Revolution - Ms. Santini
Welcome
to the Colonies - Ms. Eyerman
Students must research one of the three geographical regions of the original
thirteen colonies. Acting as a realtor, they must create an advertising
brochure and make a "sales pitch" promoting their area as the best
region for new settlement.
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Matrix WebQuest - Ms. Colvin
Is Michael Jordan the best player ever? What do you base your
opinion on? You are a journalist for Sports Illustrated and are to
write a feature article on who the best team or player is of all time.
Shopping Spree - Ms. Kaiser
You have just received an email that you won $1,000 shopping spree online. To
be able to receive your reward you have to find all the items you want online.
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Name that Artist - Ms.
Nall
Learn about famous artist, their art work and the elements
of art. Draw a picture, write a newspaper article, or create
a brochure to share your knowledge.
Musical Period Theme Park - Ms.
Maricle, Ms. Smith, & Mr. Towner
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Alcohol Addiction - Mr. Pope
Jump 20 years into the future. You have been abusing alcohol and
drugs for the past 20 years. Write a paper explaining how alcohol
and drugs have affected each body system and your life in general.
Body Systems- Mr. Griffin
Use the links provided to answer questions and learn more about the systems of
the body.
Career Web Quest - Ms. Kelly
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If I Only Had a Brain - Ms. Razor
Take a trip down the yellow brick road to learn how you may take better care
of your brain!
Are You Computer
Savvy? - Ms. Ruber
This is a quest for general computer knowledge.
Olympic Games
Today, in the year (whatever today is), you will be interviewed by a famous TV
commentator, long associated with the TV network that televises the Olympic Games.
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