History / Social Studies

Lesson OverviewIn this lesson, students learn interesting facts about the history of Hip Hop and Rap music as they complete several projects including a WebQuest (Internet Scavenger Hunt) to answer…

• 7th
• 8th
• 9th

• Arts & Music
• Computer Science
• Social Studies – History

• Activities
• Internet Activities
• PowerPoint Presentations

• Homeschool

In this lesson, students learn more about the history of photography. Students choose a time period in history from a provided list, research that era, and then choose the software…

• 6th
• 7th
• 8th

• Arts & Music
• Computer Science

• Activities
• Internet Activities

• Homeschool

In this lesson, students learn interesting facts about the history and invention of toys as they complete several projects including a WebQuest (Internet Scavenger Hunt) to answer questions about the…

• 5th
• 6th
• 7th

• Computer Science
• Social Studies – History

• Activities
• Internet Activities

• Homeschool

This webquest / Internet scavenger hunt is a perfect one day activity for middle schoolers to learn more about Blaise Pascal and his inventions with these fun questions. It is…

• 6th
• 7th
• 8th

• Computer Science
• Social Studies – History

• Activities
• Internet Activities

• Homeschool

In this lesson, students learn about famous songwriters from the 20th century and their work. Students choose a songwriter of interest (on their own or from a provided list) and…

• 6th
• 7th
• 8th

• Arts & Music
• Social Studies – History

• Activities
• Internet Activities

• Homeschool

This webquest / Internet scavenger hunt is a perfect one day activity for middle schoolers to learn more about Henry Ford and his inventions with these fun questions. It is…

• 6th
• 7th
• 8th

• Social Studies – History

• Activities
• Internet Activities

• Homeschool

In this lesson, students learn interesting facts about the Digital Revolution as they complete several projects including a WebQuest (Internet Scavenger Hunt) to answer questions about the topic.    A complete…

• 6th
• 7th
• 8th

• Computer Science

• Activities
• Internet Activities

• Homeschool

This webquest / Internet scavenger hunt is a perfect one day activity for middle schoolers to learn more about maps with these fun questions. It is appropriate for middle school…

• 6th
• 7th
• 8th

• Social Studies – History

• Activities
• Internet Activities

• Homeschool

In this lesson, students learn fun facts about Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart and his music as they complete a WebQuest (Internet Scavenger Hunt) to answer questions about the topic. Then, they…

• 6th
• 7th
• 8th

• Arts & Music
• Computer Science

• Activities
• Internet Activities

• Homeschool

This Webquest / Internet scavenger hunt is a perfect one day activity for middle schoolers to learn more about our Presidents and Presidents' Day. This is a fun lesson for…

• 6th
• 7th
• 8th

• Computer Science
• Holidays
• President's Day

• Activities
• Internet Activities

• Homeschool

In this lesson, students learn fun facts about Hispanic Heritage Month (September 15 to October 15) as they complete a WebQuest (Internet Scavenger Hunt) to answer questions about the topic.…

• 6th
• 7th
• 8th

• Holidays
• Social Studies – History

• Activities
• Internet Activities

• Homeschool

In this lesson, students learn interesting facts about the history of Rock & Roll as they complete several projects including a WebQuest (Internet Scavenger Hunt) to answer questions about the…

• 6th
• 7th
• 8th

• Arts & Music
• Computer Science
• Social Studies – History

• Activities
• Internet Activities

• Homeschool

In this lesson, students use critical thinking and research skills to determine how a specific form of technology evolved. Working with a partner or small group, students start with where…

• 6th
• 7th
• 8th

• Computer Science
• Social Studies – History

• Activities
• Internet Activities

Lesson Overview This bundle includes four complete lessons that let middle school students learn more about these family-oriented holidays:   ·         Learning about Mother’s Day (May) ·         Learning about Father’s…

• 6th
• 7th
• 8th

• Computer Science
• Holidays

• Activities
• Internet Activities
• Videos

• Bundles
• Homeschool

Lesson Overview In this lesson, students learn fun facts about Juneteenth as they complete a WebQuest (Internet Scavenger Hunt) to answer questions about the topic.  A complete answer key is…

• 6th
• 7th
• 8th

• Computer Science
• Holidays
• Social Studies – History

• Activities
• Internet Activities

• Homeschool

In this lesson, students learn fun facts about April Fool’s Day as they complete a WebQuest (Internet Scavenger Hunt) to answer questions about the topic.  A complete answer key is…

• 6th
• 7th
• 8th

• Computer Science
• Holidays
• Social Studies – History

• Activities
• Internet Activities

• Homeschool

In this lesson, students learn fun facts about St. Patrick’s Day as they complete a WebQuest (Internet Scavenger Hunt) to answer questions about the topic.  A complete answer key is…

• 6th
• 7th
• 8th

• Holidays
• Social Studies – History
• St. Patrick's Day

• Activities
• Internet Activities

• Homeschool

In this lesson, students learn about the Presidential Election as they complete a WebQuest (Internet Scavenger Hunt) to answer questions about the topic. A complete answer key is provided for…

• 6th
• 7th
• 8th

• Critical Thinking
• Social Studies – History

• Activities
• Internet Activities
• Worksheets

• Homeschool

Overview of Unit This unit connects learning with technology to Social Studies.  This is perfect for technology class or for use in a Social Studies or History classroom that wants…

• 6th
• 7th
• 8th

• Computer Science
• Government
• Social Studies – History

• Activities
• Internet Activities

• Homeschool

In this lesson, students learn fun facts about the history and engineering of the Panama Canal as they complete a WebQuest (Internet Scavenger Hunt) to answer questions about the topic.…

• 6th
• 7th
• 8th

• Computer Science
• Social Studies – History
• STEM/STEAM

• Activities
• Internet Activities
• PowerPoint Presentations

• Homeschool

Lesson OverviewIn this lesson, students learn fun facts about Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month, celebrated during May, as they complete a WebQuest (Internet Scavenger Hunt) to answer questions…

• 6th
• 7th
• 8th

• Computer Science
• Holidays
• Social Studies – History

• Internet Activities
• Posters

• Homeschool

In this lesson, students learn more about famous structures and landmarks in Ukraine and the individuals who created them. Students choose the landmarks they will research and then create a…

• 6th
• 7th
• 8th

• Computer Science
• Social Studies – History

• Activities
• Google App
• Internet Activities

• Homeschool

In this lesson, students learn fun facts about the use of classical music in modern day life such as movies, television, and video games as they research different uses of…

• 6th
• 7th
• 8th

• Arts & Music
• Computer Science

• Activities
• Internet Activities

• Homeschool

In this lesson, students learn more about famous structures and landmarks in Canada and the individuals who created them. Students choose the landmarks they will research and then create a…

• 6th
• 7th
• 8th

• Computer Science
• Social Studies – History

• Activities
• Google App
• Internet Activities

• Homeschool

In this lesson, students learn more about famous structures and landmarks in London, England and the individuals who created them. Students choose the landmarks they will research and then choose…

• 6th
• 7th
• 8th

• Computer Science
• Social Studies – History

• Activities
• Internet Activities

• Homeschool

This webquest / Internet scavenger hunt is a perfect one day activity for middle schoolers to learn more about Louis Pasteur and his inventions and contributions with these interesting questions.…

• 6th
• 7th
• 8th

• Computer Science
• Science
• Social Studies – History

• Activities
• Internet Activities

• Homeschool

This webquest / Internet scavenger hunt is a perfect one day activity for middle schoolers to learn more about Daniel Bernoulli and his inventions with these fun questions. It is…

• 6th
• 7th
• 8th

• Computer Science
• Math
• Social Studies – History

• Activities
• Internet Activities

• Homeschool

Creating a Timeline using Tiki-Toki utilizes the free Web 2.0 tool www.tiki-toki.com which allows students to create timelines online and then share their finished product. No download is required to…

• 6th
• 7th
• 8th

• For All Subjects
• Language Arts
• Social Studies – History

• Activities
• Internet Activities

• Homeschool

In this lesson, students learn more about famous structures and landmarks in Singapore and the individuals who created them. Students choose the landmarks they will research and then choose the…

• 6th
• 7th
• 8th

• Computer Science
• Social Studies – History

• Activities
• Internet Activities

• Homeschool

This unit connects learning with technology to Social Studies. This is perfect for technology class or for use in a Social Studies or History classroom that wants to incorporate technology…

• 6th
• 7th
• 8th

• Computer Science
• Social Studies – History

• Activities
• Internet Activities

• Homeschool

In this lesson, students learn fun facts about the history of eBooks as they complete a WebQuest (Internet Scavenger Hunt) to answer questions about the topic. A complete answer key…

• 6th
• 7th
• 8th

• Computer Science
• Language Arts
• Social Studies – History

• Activities
• Internet Activities

• Homeschool

In this lesson, students learn more about famous structures and landmarks in Boston and the individuals who created them. Students choose the landmarks they will research and then choose the…

• 6th
• 7th
• 8th

• Computer Science
• Social Studies – History

• Activities
• Internet Activities

• Homeschool