Webquests,
Lesson Plans, etc.
 Powermedia
Plus - Digital audio and video, still images, and learning
resources.
MarcoPolo
- Internet Content for the Classroom - Provides the
highest quality, standards-based Internet content and professional development
to K-12 teachers and students.
Edhelper.com - 11443 Lesson Plans, 1296 WebQuests, 5000
Free Worksheet Generators, 1600 Word and Critical Thinking Problems,
Exams and Puzzles for Standardized Tests.
Web-Based
Projects - This site links to 15 High School Art and English
webquests create by education students at the University of Richmond.
Civil
War Personal Journal - This webquest is for 7th grade social
studies. It includes related study guides, maps, timelines, personal
accounts, and biographies.
Revolutionary
War - This webquest overviews the causes and results of the
Revolutionary War and includes a war simulator.
Holocaust - Aimed at 7th graders, this webquest provides a look at the social
changes that led to this historical period.
How
Stuff Works - This website covers a wide variety of topics
and is perfect for the curious Junior High or High School student. |
Field
Trips
Moore
Farms - Something for everyone PreK through 5th grade.
Hayrides, walkthrough mazes, games, pumpkins, refreshment stand, and
picnic area are available.
Texas
Freshwater Fishery - Athens - The fishery offers many activities including a theater, indoor/outdoor
exhibits on aquatic resources, casting pond, wetlands trail, picnic
area, and gift shop. Recommended for all elementary ages.
NASA
- Space Center Houston - The Space Center offers a choice
of five school program options to create an exciting experience for
all grade levels.
Caldwell
Zoo - This small zoo in Tyler has really grown. It now contains
a Texas area as well as the African and South American areas. It is
very attractive with plenty of shade trees and a picnic area.
Caddoan
Mounds - Alto - If you are studying Native Americans or Texas
History, this is the place to go.
Discovery
Science Place - Tyler - This is a hand-on science museum.
It includes a gift store and rotating exhibits.
The
Depot Museum - Henderson - The Depot Musem offers curriculum
based guided tours for school children Preschool to Grade 12. Voluteers
demonstrate such things as making rope and straw brooms, blacksmithing,
and tatting. Great for supporting the social studies TEKS. |
