5th Grade Computer Science & Technology Webquests (by date, latest first)

In this lesson, students learn fun facts about Paul Cezanne and his art as they complete a WebQuest (Internet Scavenger Hunt) to answer questions about the topic. Then, they use that knowledge to create an art project of their own, using Cezanne's style, in Microsoft Paint, 3D Paint, or one of these free Web 2.0 tools: SketchPad (https://sketch.io/sketchpad/) or SumoPaint (https://www.sumopaint.com/home/#app) that do not require download. 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 are tutorial links to assist students with the software for the art project.

This lesson was designed for middle school (grades 6-8) but could be used in upper elementary as well.

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

• Fun Facts about Paul Cezanne WebQuest Activity (print and

Editable digital files included)

• Fun Facts about Paul Cezanne WebQuest Answer Key

• Creating Art in Paul Cezanne’s Style using a Choice of Software

Related Products
⭐ Tessellations, MC Escher & Geometry: WebQuest, Art & Technology Activity
⭐ Pixel Art in Microsoft Excel
⭐ Exploring Careers: Arts, A/V Technology & Communications
⭐ The Art of Jackson Pollock

Remember to leave feedback for credits on future purchases!

**************************************************************************

Connect with us for free technology tips, resources and curriculum:

Follow our blog

Follow us on Facebook

Follow us on Pinterest

Visit our Website

In this lesson, students learn fun facts about electricity as they complete a WebQuest (Internet Scavenger Hunt) to answer questions about the topic. A complete answer key is provided for easy grading, along with resources for both teachers and students. Two versions of the WebQuest are included to let teachers print the questions or to provide them digitally as an interactive page in an editable Microsoft PowerPoint file.  Also included is a word search puzzle with answer key, perfect as a part of the lesson, or as an extension activity for early finishers.

This lesson was designed for middle school (grades 6-8) but could be used in upper elementary as well.

Materials Required:

· Computers with Internet access for each student (or pair of students)

· Software such as Microsoft Word or Google Docs

Files included:

· Teacher & Student Resources

· WebQuest questions for students - print and digital versions (editable)

· WebQuest Answer Key (non-editable, .pdf)

· Word Search Puzzle with Answer Key

Approximate Lesson Duration:

1 – 2 (50 minute) class periods

Remember to leave feedback for credits on future purchases!

**************************************************************************

Connect with us for free technology tips, resources and curriculum:

Follow our blog

Follow us on Facebook

Follow us on Pinterest

In this lesson, students learn fun facts about Henri Matisse and his art as they complete a WebQuest (Internet Scavenger Hunt) to answer questions about the topic. Then, they use that knowledge to create an art project of their own, using Matissse's style, in Microsoft Paint, 3D Paint, or one of these free Web 2.0 tools: SketchPad (https://sketch.io/sketchpad/) or SumoPaint (https://www.sumopaint.com/home/#app) that do not require download. 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 are tutorial links to assist students with the software for the art project.

This lesson was designed for middle school (grades 6-8) but could be used in upper elementary as well.

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

• Fun Facts about Henri Matisse WebQuest Activity (print and

Editable digital files included)

• Fun Facts about Henri Matisse WebQuest Answer Key

• Creating Art in Henri Matisse’s Style using a Choice of Software

Related Products
⭐ Tessellations, MC Escher & Geometry: WebQuest, Art & Technology Activity
⭐ Pixel Art in Microsoft Excel
⭐ Exploring Careers: Arts, A/V Technology & Communications
⭐ The Art of Jackson Pollock

Remember to leave feedback for credits on future purchases!

**************************************************************************

Connect with us for free technology tips, resources and curriculum:

Follow our blog

Follow us on Facebook

Follow us on Pinterest

Visit our Website

In this lesson, students learn fun facts about Piet Mondrian and his art as they complete a WebQuest (Internet Scavenger Hunt) to answer questions about the topic. Then, they use that knowledge to create an art project of their own, using Mondrian’s style, in Microsoft Paint, 3D Paint, Microsoft PowerPoint or Google Slides. 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 are tutorial links to assist students with the software for the art project. This lesson was designed for middle school (grades 6-8) but could be used in upper elementary as well.

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

• Fun Facts about Piet Mondrian WebQuest Activity (print and editable digital files included)

• Fun Facts about Piet Mondrian WebQuest Answer Key

• Creating Art in Mondrian’s Style using a Choice of Software

Related Products
⭐ Tessellations, MC Escher & Geometry: WebQuest, Art & Technology Activity
⭐ Pixel Art in Microsoft Excel
⭐ Exploring Careers: Arts, A/V Technology & Communications

Remember to leave feedback for credits on future purchases!

**************************************************************************

Connect with us for free technology tips, resources and curriculum:

Follow our blog

Follow us on Facebook

Follow us on Pinterest

Visit our Website

In this lesson, students learn fun facts about Wassily Kandinsky and his art as they complete a WebQuest (Internet Scavenger Hunt) to answer questions about the topic. Then, they use that knowledge to create an art project of their own, using Kandinsky’s style, in Microsoft Paint, 3D Paint, or one of these free Web 2.0 tools: SketchPad (https://sketch.io/sketchpad/) or SumoPaint (https://www.sumopaint.com/home/#app) that do not require download. 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 are tutorial links to assist students with the software for the art project.

This lesson was designed for middle school (grades 6-8) but could be used in upper elementary as well.

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:

• T• Teacher & Student Resources

• Fun Facts about Wassily Kandinsky WebQuest Activity (print and

Editable digital files included)

• Fun Facts about Wassily Kandinsky WebQuest Answer Key

• Creating Art in Wassily Kandinsky’s Style using a Choice of Software

Related Products
⭐ Tessellations, MC Escher & Geometry: WebQuest, Art & Technology Activity
⭐ Pixel Art in Microsoft Excel
⭐ Exploring Careers: Arts, A/V Technology & Communications
⭐ The Art of Jackson Pollock

Remember to leave feedback for credits on future purchases!

**************************************************************************

Connect with us for free technology tips, resources and curriculum:

Follow our blog

Follow us on Facebook

Follow us on Pinterest

Visit our Website

In this lesson, students learn fun facts about volcanoes as they complete a WebQuest (Internet Scavenger Hunt) to answer questions about the topic. A complete answer key is provided for easy grading, along with resources for both teachers and students. Two versions of the WebQuest are included to let teachers print the questions or to provide them digitally as an interactive page in an editable Microsoft PowerPoint file.  Also included is a word search puzzle with answer key, perfect as a part of the lesson, or as an extension activity for early finishers.

This lesson was designed for middle school (grades 6-8) but could be used in upper elementary as well.

Materials Required:

· Computers with Internet access for each student (or pair of students)

· Software such as Microsoft Word or Google Docs

Files included:

· Teacher & Student Resources

· WebQuest questions for students - print and digital versions (editable)

· WebQuest Answer Key (non-editable, .pdf)

· Word Search Puzzle with Answer Key

Approximate Lesson Duration:

· 1 – 2 (50 minute) class periods

Remember to leave feedback for credits on future purchases!

**************************************************************************

Connect with us for free technology tips, resources and curriculum:

Follow our blog

Follow us on Facebook

Follow us on Pinterest

In this lesson, students learn fun facts about Claude Monet and his art as they complete a WebQuest (Internet Scavenger Hunt) to answer questions about the topic. Then, they use that knowledge to create an art project of their own, using Monet's style, in Microsoft Paint, 3D Paint, or one of these free Web 2.0 tools: SketchPad (https://sketch.io/sketchpad/) or SumoPaint (https://www.sumopaint.com/home/#app) that do not require download. 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 are tutorial links to assist students with the software for the art project.

This lesson was designed for middle school (grades 6-8) but could be used in upper elementary as well.

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

• Fun Facts about Claude Monet WebQuest Activity (print and

Editable digital files included)

• Fun Facts about Claude Monet WebQuest Answer Key

• Creating Art in Claude Monet’s Style using a Choice of Software

Related Products
⭐ Tessellations, MC Escher & Geometry: WebQuest, Art & Technology Activity
⭐ Pixel Art in Microsoft Excel
⭐ Exploring Careers: Arts, A/V Technology & Communications
⭐ The Art of Jackson Pollock

Remember to leave feedback for credits on future purchases!

**************************************************************************

Connect with us for free technology tips, resources and curriculum:

Follow our blog

Follow us on Facebook

Follow us on Pinterest

Visit our Website

In this lesson, students learn fun facts about Georgia O’Keeffe and her art as they complete a WebQuest (Internet Scavenger Hunt) to answer questions about the topic. Then, they use that knowledge to create an art project of their own, using O’Keeffe’s style, in Microsoft Paint, 3D Paint, or one of these free Web 2.0 tools: SketchPad (https://sketch.io/sketchpad/) or SumoPaint (https://www.sumopaint.com/home/#app) that do not require download. 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 are tutorial links to assist students with the software for the art project.

This lesson was designed for middle school (grades 6-8) but could be used in upper elementary as well.

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

• Fun Facts about Georgia O’Keeffe WebQuest Activity (print and

Editable digital files included)

• Fun Facts about Georgia O’Keeffe WebQuest Answer Key

• Creating Art in Georgia O’Keeffe’s Style using a Choice of Software

Related Products
⭐ Tessellations, MC Escher & Geometry: WebQuest, Art & Technology Activity
⭐ Pixel Art in Microsoft Excel
⭐ Exploring Careers: Arts, A/V Technology & Communications
⭐ The Art of Jackson Pollock

Remember to leave feedback for credits on future purchases!

**************************************************************************

Connect with us for free technology tips, resources and curriculum:

Follow our blog

Follow us on Facebook

Follow us on Pinterest

Visit our Website

Three great Winter Holiday Lessons (each is also sold separately):

LESSON #1 Winter Holiday Christmas Cards - Video, eCards & Paper

***************************************************************************

The Winter Holiday Greeting Card Unit gives teachers and students three fun options to choose from to create a holiday project to share. Tutorials and projects are included for:

• Video eCard utilizing Kizoa (www.kizoa.com)

• Animated greeting card utilizing Microsoft PowerPoint

• Printable paper card, designed in Microsoft Word

Kizoa is a free Web 2.0 tool which allows students to create and edit videos online, as well as create ecards, photo collages, and edit photos. They can then share their finished product online or by saving it to their computer. No download is required to use the product, making it easy for teachers who are not able to download software on classroom computers to still give their students a choice in learning. The quick start tutorial included with the lesson is intended to help students get started with the program and then use the resources within the program to refine their creations. General project instructions and expectations, along with a grading rubric are also included.

They can also utilize Microsoft PowerPoint to create an animated greeting card. A complete, step-by-step instruction guide is included, along with the project expectations and rubric.

The third option is a more traditional paper card, created in Microsoft Word. A complete, step-by-step instruction guide is included, along with the project expectations and rubric.

Choose one for your students or let them choose! This is a great activity for that week before Winter Break

Files Included with this Lesson

• Teacher Notes and Resources

• Quick Getting Started Guide: Kizoa Tutorial for Students

• Video eCard Project Expectations & Rubric for Kizoa

• Animated eCard in Microsoft PowerPoint: Step-by-Step tutorial

• Animated eCard in Microsoft PowerPoint Project Expectations & Rubric

• Winter Holiday Printable Card in Microsoft Word: Step-by-Step tutorial

• Winter Holiday Printable Card in Microsoft Word: Student Expectations & Rubric

LESSON #2 - Winter Holiday WebQuest & Puzzles

**********************************************************************************

Three short activities with a Winter Holiday theme that your middle school students will love! Christmas, Hanukkah and Kwanzaa are covered in a WebQuest / Internet Scavenger Hunt that help students understand the traditions of the different holidays.

There's also two activities that don't require computers: a word search puzzle with a Winter Holiday theme and a fun "How Many Words Can You Make?" activity that is great to play as a competition with teams.

Created for middle school, these lessons will work for upper elementary as well. Each lesson takes approximately one (50 minute) class period.

Files Included:

• Teacher & Student Resources

• Fun Facts about the Winter Holidays WebQuest Activity

• Fun Facts about the Winter Holidays WebQuest Answer Key

• Word Search Puzzle – the Winter Holidays Vocabulary

• Word Search Puzzle – the Winter Holidays Vocabulary Answer Key

• How Many Words Can You Make Puzzle – Winter Holidays

• How Many Words Can You Make Puzzle – Winter Holidays Answer Key

LESSON 3: Winter Holiday Pixel Art in MS Excel or Google Sheets

************************************************************************************

Need a fun way to introduce Microsoft Excel or Google Sheets to upper elementary or middle school students? This great lesson lets students learn the basics of Microsoft Excel (or Google Sheets) as they create pixel art using the program. First, they'll create a quick pixel art from a given example and then they'll create their own! These are also fun lessons to use if you just need something for a one day lesson.

I've used this with 7th and 8th graders who used their free time to create even more art! I hope your students have as much fun as mine did learning Excel or Google Sheets!

Files Included

• Teacher & Student Resources

• Introduction to Pixel Art Lesson (Microsoft Excel project) with tutorial

• Introduction to Pixel Art Lesson (Google Sheets project) with tutorial

• Legends and Sample Pictures for 6 Additional Pictures

• Full Excel (2016) editable files for all pixel art projects (note: these can be opened in Google Sheets too)

Includes instructions and samples for these pixel art designs:

Example Pictures and Legends

Easy Picture 1: Christmas Package

Easy Picture 2: Stocking

Easy Picture 3: Menorah

Additional Pictures and Legends

Picture 1: Candy Cane

Picture 2: Christmas Packages 2

Picture 3: Christmas Stocking

Picture 4: Wreath

Picture 5: Christmas Tree

Picture 6: Gingerbread Man

Remember to leave feedback for credits on future purchases!

**************************************************************************

Connect with us for free technology tips, resources and curriculum:

Follow our blog

Follow us on Facebook

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 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. Next, students will be challenged by creating a presentation to showcase how different toys evolved over the years, comparing toys of fifty years ago with modern ones. Also included with this lesson is a wordsearch puzzle and an answer key, which is perfect for early finishers or as a part of the lesson.

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 high school as well. This lesson could be used in a history or technology class and is also a great lesson to leave for a substitute teacher!

Materials Required:

· Computers with Internet access for each student (or pair of students)

· Software such as Microsoft Word/PowerPoint or Google Docs/Slides

Files included:

· Teacher & Student Resources

· The Invention of Toys WebQuest Activity (print and editable digital files included)

· The Invention of Toys WebQuest Answer Key

· Toys Then & Now Research & Presentation Project Student Expectations and Grading Rubric

· Wordsearch Puzzle – The Invention of Toys

· Wordsearch Puzzle Answer Key

Approximate Lesson Duration:

· WebQuest - 1 (50 minute) class period

· Research & Presentation Project – 2-3 (50 minute) class periods

· Wordsearch Puzzle – 30 minutes

· Presentation of Projects to Class (optional) – time will depend on class size

Remember to leave feedback for credits on future purchases!

**************************************************************************

Connect with us for free technology tips, resources and curriculum:

Follow our blog

Follow us on Facebook

Follow us on Pinterest

In this lesson, students learn fun facts about Jackson Pollock and his art as they complete a WebQuest (Internet Scavenger Hunt) to answer questions about the topic. Then, they use that knowledge to create an art project of their own, using Pollock’s style, in Microsoft Paint, 3D Paint, or one of these free Web 2.0 tools: SketchPad (https://sketch.io/sketchpad/) or SumoPaint (https://www.sumopaint.com/home/#app) that do not require download. 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 are tutorial links to assist students with the software for the art project.

This lesson was designed for middle school (grades 6-8) but could be used in upper elementary as well.

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

• Fun Facts about Jackson Pollock WebQuest Activity (print and

Editable digital files included)

• Fun Facts about Jackson Pollock WebQuest Answer Key

• Creating Art in Jackson Pollock Style using a Choice of Software

Related Products
⭐ Tessellations, MC Escher & Geometry: WebQuest, Art & Technology Activity
⭐ Pixel Art in Microsoft Excel
⭐ Exploring Careers: Arts, A/V Technology & Communications

Remember to leave feedback for credits on future purchases!

**************************************************************************

Connect with us for free technology tips, resources and curriculum:

Follow our blog

Follow us on Facebook

Follow us on Pinterest

Visit our Website

In this lesson, students learn fun facts about Vincent van Gogh and his art as they complete a WebQuest (Internet Scavenger Hunt) to answer questions about the topic. Then, they use that knowledge to create an art project of their own, using van Gogh's style, in Microsoft Paint, 3D Paint, or one of these free Web 2.0 tools: SketchPad (https://sketch.io/sketchpad/) or SumoPaint (https://www.sumopaint.com/home/#app) that do not require download. 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 are tutorial links to assist students with the software for the art project.

This lesson was designed for middle school (grades 6-8) but could be used in upper elementary as well.

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

• Fun Facts about Vincent van Gogh WebQuest Activity (print and

Editable digital files included)

• Fun Facts about Vincent van Gogh WebQuest Answer Key

• Creating Art in Vincent van Gogh’s Style using a Choice of Software

Related Products
⭐ Tessellations, MC Escher & Geometry: WebQuest, Art & Technology Activity
⭐ Pixel Art in Microsoft Excel
⭐ Exploring Careers: Arts, A/V Technology & Communications
⭐ The Art of Jackson Pollock

Remember to leave feedback for credits on future purchases!

**************************************************************************

Connect with us for free technology tips, resources and curriculum:

Follow our blog

Follow us on Facebook

Follow us on Pinterest

Visit our Website

In this lesson, students learn fun facts about Pablo Picasso and his art as they complete a WebQuest (Internet Scavenger Hunt) to answer questions about the topic. Then, they use that knowledge to create an art project of their own, using Picasso’s style, in Microsoft Paint, 3D Paint, or one of these free Web 2.0 tools: SketchPad (https://sketch.io/sketchpad/) or SumoPaint (https://www.sumopaint.com/home/#app) that do not require download. 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 are tutorial links to assist students with the software for the art project.

This lesson was designed for middle school (grades 6-8) but could be used in upper elementary as well.

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

• Fun Facts about Pablo Picasso WebQuest Activity (print and

editable digital files included)

• Fun Facts about Pablo Picasso WebQuest Answer Key

• Creating Art in Pablo Picasso’s Style using a Choice of Software

Related Products
⭐ Tessellations, MC Escher & Geometry: WebQuest, Art & Technology Activity
⭐ Pixel Art in Microsoft Excel
⭐ Exploring Careers: Arts, A/V Technology & Communications
⭐ The Art of Jackson Pollock

Remember to leave feedback for credits on future purchases!

**************************************************************************

Connect with us for free technology tips, resources and curriculum:

Follow our blog

Follow us on Facebook

Follow us on Pinterest

Visit our Website

If you need a quick lesson to fill in during the Thanksgiving season, or just want to encourage your students to be grateful, these three lessons will help!

Lessons include:

* Thanksgiving story word scramble (with answer key)

* "I'm Thankful For" writing activity

* Thanksgiving WebQuest / Internet Scavenger Hunt (with answer key)

Created for middle school, these lessons will work for upper elementary as well. Each lesson takes approximately one (50 minute) class period.

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.

Related Products
⭐ Thanksgiving Pixel Art in Microsoft Excel

Remember to leave feedback for credits on future purchases!

**************************************************************************

Connect with us for free technology tips, resources and curriculum:

Follow our blog

Follow us on Facebook