Digital Revolution WebQuest & Presentation Project

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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 answer key is provided for the WebQuest for easy grading, along with resources for both teachers and students.  The student questions are included in both a print version and a digital (editable) version to make it easy for students to complete the lesson digitally or on paper.  Also included with this lesson is a word search puzzle that includes an answer key, perfect for early finishers or as a part of the lesson.  Finally, students research a specific event or invention and create a presentation using their choice of eMaze (a free, online Web 2.0 tool), Microsoft PowerPoint, or Google Slides.  Optionally, they can present this to the class.

This lesson is intended to be an introduction to the topic and was designed for middle school (grades 6-8) but could be used in upper elementary or high school as well.  This is also a great lesson to leave for a substitute teacher!

This lesson is great for distance learning/remote learning. You can upload it to your school’s learning management system (Google Classroom, Edmodo, Canvas, etc.) or share with students via Google Drive.

Files included:

· Teacher & Student Resources

· Important Moments in History: The Digital Revolution WebQuest
Activity (print and editable digital files included)

· Important Moments in History: The Digital Revolution WebQuest
Answer Key

· Word Search Puzzle – The Digital Revolution Vocabulary (includes answer key)

· Events and Inventions of the Digital Revolution Presentation Project Expectations

· Quick Start Guide:  eMaze

Approximate Lesson Duration:

· WebQuest – 1 (50 minute) class period

· Word Search Puzzle – 15 minutes

· Presentation Project (including research) – 2-3 (50 minute) class periods

Additional time for student presentations to the class, duration depends on class size and is optional