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Dust Storms Webquest

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Look Inside · 9 pages · answer key included

Cover of the printable dust storm webquest, showing activity previews and a dust storm approaching a farm
Cover of the printable research and writing packet
Webquest table of contents lists research resources, graphic organizers, writing guides, rubric, and answer keys
Contents guide to packet pages 3–17
Teacher tips for the dust storm webquest cover optional books, class discussion, videos, and sensory writing
Teacher guidance and extension resources
Webquest introduction casts students as a 10-year-old in Oklahoma in 1936, reading a cousin's California letter
Historical scenario and cousin's letter
Partner letter task assigns Job A to dust storm definitions and sensory details, and Job B to effects on farm life
Letter requirements and partner research roles
Webquest steps 2–9 guide partners through research, drafting, revising, editing, typing, and adding 2–3 pictures
Process checklist from research to submission
Research resource page groups dust storm websites, a memoir excerpt, and book selections for Jobs A and B
Student reference list for both research jobs
Job A graphic organizer asks students to define a dust storm and describe it through all five senses
Job A research organizer for Step 2

Answer key included

Answer key included
Attributes
Subject

ELA, Writing

Grades

Grade 3, 4, 5, 6

File

PDF

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No
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About This Product

Looking for an interactive and thought-provoking digital resource to help teach your students about the dust storms of the 1930s? Our Dust Storms Webquest is just what you need. This captivating activity challenges students to dive into comprehensive research as they step into the shoes of a child living through those turbulent times.

This 13-page PDF comes packed with everything you need:

- An extensive list of resource links that provide valuable information for your young researchers

- Imaginative graphic organizers that promote critical thinking and information synthesis

- A straightforward rubric offering assessment clarity for both teachers and learners

- Insightful teacher tips that ease implementation

With minimal preparation required, our print-ready webquest offers an engaging opportunity for students to practice empathy, showcase their creativity, and broaden their knowledge while crafting a heartfelt letter from a child's perspective during this challenging historical period.

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What's Included

1 PDF with 13 ready to print pages

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