FIFTY STATES WEBQUEST:
http://www.davidson.k12.nc.us/webquests/usstates/states.htm
Each student will choose one of the fifty states to research. They
must fill in a state information chart (printable, included) and create
a multimedia presentation on their state for the class. Try
a Kid Pix slide-show presentation or a powerpoint presentation.
CRISSCROSSING THE USA -- SCAVENGER HUNT:
http://www.educationworld.com/a_lesson/lesson195.shtml
Find three internet activity suggestions for upper elementary classes
has students traversing the country for answers to famous landmarks, or
figuring mileage on a trip they plan.
LET'S MOVE THE U.S. CAPITAL:
http://www.plainfield.k12.in.us/hschool/webq/webq69/
The Capital of the United States is being moved--and student teams
get a chance to explain to Congress the geographic, historic, and cultural
reasons for moving it to their chosen state. Of course, intensive research
will be required to determine the advantages of each assigned state. Students
will present their arguments in PowerPoint, posters, brochures, or multimedia.
COAST TO COAST VIRTUAL ROAD TRIP:
http://score.rims.k12.ca.us/activity/c2c/
In this virtual journey, students will travel to a city of their choice
on the east coast. They are given unlimited budgets but must keep a record
of the amounts they spend, for a car first of all, then food, hotel, tourism,
etc. They will be creating postcards, brochures, maps, weather charts,
collages, and city reports.
WHAT'S HOT, WHAT'S NOT IN U.S. REGIONS:
http://edservices.aea7.k12.ia.us/edtech/teacherpages/cafoster/index.html
The outcome of this webquest will be to create a database--of current
fashions and fads across the different states. In the pursuit of
hot styles and music and food, students will of course learn something
about the states along the way. (If you require email correspondents for
your quest, we will gladly post your request in our Teacher column.)
For an extended activity or project, let your students create a web page with their collected information, applying graphics and comparison charts accordingly.
WIN A DREAM VACATION -- SEE THE USA:
http://education.nmsu.edu/webquest/wq/usa/USA.HTML
Middle school students will choose from six American cities, and plan
a travel itinerary, a budget, and an entry essay to "win" a trip on this
webquest.
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