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Council for Economic Education

NOT Your Grandma's Lemonade Stand

For Teachers 5th - 12th
Students participate in a WebQuest to apply economic concepts. In this economics lesson plan, students are guided to various websites and simulate being an entrepreneur.
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The Industrial Revolution

For Teachers 7th - 11th
Students explore what life was like during the Industrial Revolution.  In this United States History lesson, students analyze a specific job then complete a webquest about that job.  Once their research is complete, students...
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Socialist and Market Economies in Tanzania

For Teachers 11th - Higher Ed
How did Tanzania transition from a socialist to a market economic system? This challenging group research project has scholars examining the change through these structural adjustment policies: trade liberalization, privatization, cost...
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SRDES-Webquest Project

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students create a webquest on any topic that they would like. Before students begin their webquest project they visit a webquest and select the Social Studies; they then choose "Blmorhea-Oasis in the Desert." They work through the...
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Exploration of Civil War Webquest

For Teachers 4th - 8th
Students use the internet to research what life was like for Confederate and Union soldiers in a specific battle of interest to them. In groups, they complete a webquest on the battle in which one represents a Confederate soldier and the...
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WebQuest- What is Poverty and Who Are the Poor?

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Pupils are introduced to a variety of easily accessible data about poverty. The search activity performs double-duty in exposing students to the nature and magnitude of world poverty and in confronting them with different types and...
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A Wall for Peace?

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Students give examples that demonstrate how people are connected to each other and the environment. They idnetify current or historic conflicts and explain how those conflicts are or were influenced by geography. Students explore about...
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Macmillan Education

Celebrations: St Patrick’s Day

For Teachers 8th - Higher Ed
Celebrate St. Patrick's Day with a couple of fun English language exercises. After first activating students' prior knowledge about Ireland and Irish culture during a class discussion, learners work in pairs or small groups to...
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Christopher Columbus WebQuest

For Teachers 4th
Fourth graders participate in a webquest to discover more information about Christopher Columbus. In groups, they identify the main events in his life and develop a timeline for them to use in future lessons. They describe the...
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Gallery Walk/Webquest

For Teachers 7th - 9th
Pupils participate in a gallery walk or Web Quest to study the various roles and processes in the Canadian government.
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My Neighborhood: A Webquest

For Teachers 1st - 2nd
Learners engage in a Webquest to discover their school and community. They interview staff members of the school, create maps and take digital photographs of the school. As they write about their school, they use Microsoft Word to...
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Celebrating the Harvest

For Teachers 4th - 8th
Students complete a webquest of how people celebrate the harvest around the world. In this harvest lesson plan, students present their research to the class.
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A Historical Presentation

For Teachers 8th
Eighth graders review a chosen social studies topic that was covered during the school year. They research the topic using a variety of sources. Students create a documentary about their topic and they create a PowerPoint presentation...
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Detectives of the Past: Dr. Archaeology Travels Back in Time

For Teachers 4th - 6th
Students watch a video and complete a webquest to gain a better understanding of the historical significance of the first known civilization, Mesopotamia.
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King's Dream Revisited

For Teachers 6th - 12th
Students investigate the life and accomplishments of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. They complete a Webquest, listen to an excerpt from a speech, take an online quiz, answer discussion questions, and read newspaper articles about current...
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Saudi Arabia

For Teachers 6th - 10th
Students investigate the country of Saudi Arabia. They complete a Webquest, watch video clips, answer discussion questions, explore the Lonely Planet website, and read and evaluate newspaper articles about Saudi Arabia and foreign oil...
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A Fortnight of Furlongs

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Students perform a webquest to research information about the horse industry. They look at economic and the cultural impact of the industry on Central Kentucky and then create a group presentation that addresses all essential questions.
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National First Ladies' Library

Were There Two Wars for American Independence?

For Teachers 10th - Higher Ed
Students debate whether or not the War of 1812 can be counted as America's second war of independence. After researching the War of 1812, they complete a WebQuest designed to help them decide on the validity of the war as a quest for...
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Get a Job

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students brainstorm a list of items needed to have a successful career. Individually, they complete a webquest in which they identify positions they might be interested in. They also practice the interview process and how to complete...
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Ancient Egyptian Culture

For Teachers 5th
Fifth graders participate in a Webquest on Ancient Egypt. They identify clothing and jewelry, list the steps of mummification, decipher hieroglyphics, and complete a Travel Log.
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The Lessons of Emmett Till

For Teachers 10th - 12th
Students participate in a WebQuest designed to take them on a journey into the darkness that is race predjudice and the often-violent means in which it is manifested. They investigate the murder of a 14-year-old Chicago boy visiting...
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"My Hero"

For Teachers 6th - 12th
Young scholars investigate heroism through the ages. They complete an online Webquest, explore various websites, compare/contrast different types of heroes, answer discussion questions, and locate newspaper articles about someone they...
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The Struggle to End Apartheid

For Teachers 11th - 12th
Students research the occurence, history and politics of apartheid in South Africa. They study Canada's involvement through sanctions and other pressures on the apartheid movement.
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Women in Afghanistan

For Teachers 8th - 12th
Students investigate the role and status of women in Afghanistan. They listen to Laura Bush's radio address, complete a Webquest, explore various websites, answer discussion questions, and read newspaper articles about the status of...