6th grade Earth Day physical science webquests

Earth Day, Informational Text, Instructional Technology

Grades:

6th - 9th

Types:

Research, Activities

NGSS:

MS-PS3-1

Planet Earth and Earth Day WebQuest Digital Activity Compatible w Google Slides

Created by

SK Designs

This web quest is perfect for Earth Day or ANY day! Students will learn all about our planet, the Earth Day holiday, environmental awareness, recycling, and more! Throughout the quest, students will visit three different websites to read, research, and share the information they learn. The product contains a twelve page web quest along with an accompanying answer key. Quest tasks include exploration, research, literal comprehension, identification, description, inference, application, connection

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Grades:

2nd - 6th

Also included in: Holiday WebQuests Internet Activities Compatible with Google Slides™

Human Impact on the Environment Webquest Activity | Earth Day Climate Change

Created by

Learning Pyramid

Great Earth Day activity! This webquest makes learning about the human impact on the environment easy and engaging! Students will learn about: Primary human impacts on the environment and services provide by natureThe Anthropocene and how long impacts will lastBiodiversity lossPopulation growth over timeThe Great Pacific Garbage Patch Global deforestation Carbon footprintsStudents will access subject matter and student appropriate digital resources, including videos and an interactive quiz, and

Subjects:

Earth Day, Environment, Science

Grades:

6th - 12th

Types:

CCSS:

NGSS:

MS-ESS3-4

, HS-ESS3-4

Also included in: Environmental Science Webquest Growing Bundle | Human Impact on the Environment

Chernobyl Nuclear Disaster WebQuest- Print and Digital

Created by

The Trendy Science Teacher

Mix History and Science with this CHERNOBYL NUCLEAR DISASTER WEBQUEST Activity! This NO-PREP resource is offered as a 4-page printable AND as a digital version. This highly engaging activity allows your students to research the Chernobyl Nuclear Disaster which can be used in a Nuclear Science lesson or a history lesson. *This resource can be used for distance learning, online courses and homeschool cohortsIncluded in this purchase: ⭐Printable-STUDENT WEBQUEST ACTIVITY (4 pages) ⭐Digital-STUDEN

Subjects:

Physical Science, Physics, World History

Grades:

6th - 10th

Types:

Physical Science, Science

Simple Machines Activity Webquest with Google Doc Version

Created by

Elevation Science

GOOGLE DOCS AND PRINT VERSION INCLUDED! This simple machines worksheet provides a structured format for students to explore several online simple machines resources. It introduces the topic through a brief video, then has students practice identifying simples machines in a variety of formats. It also includes a fun hands-on activity that can be done at home or at school.This WebQuest has Several Sections:Part A –Watch a video introducing the physics concept of work and simple machines. Studen

Subjects:

Grades:

5th - 8th

Types:

CCSS:

Also included in: Simple Machines Activity and Readings Articles WebQuest BUNDLE

Renewable Energy WebQuest - Research Project Digital Google Slides and Printable

Created by

Love Learning STEM

Are you looking for an engaging renewable energy or natural resources research project? Your students are going to have a blast completing this Renewable Energy Resources WebQuest! It is a mini-research project for your students to engage in. This science inquiry will get your students to learn about renewable energy sources. They will be responsible for researching, learning, and completing this research project at their own pace as they learn about renewable sources of energy through this inqu

Subjects:

Earth Day, Other (Science), Science

Grades:

4th - 6th

NGSS:

MS-ESS3-3

, 4-ESS3-1

Also included in: Renewable Energy Unit - Curriculum for Earth and Human Impact

Electricity WebQuest and Internet Activity with Google Slides™

Created by

Love Learning

This electricity WebQuest and internet activity gives students the opportunity to use four different internet websites to learn more about Static Electricity, Lightning, Conductors and Insulators, and Electric Circuits. It is a fun alternative to an electricity worksheet and keeps kids engaged!My students love webquests because it gives them a different way to learn the material. They are always engaged! Includes printable and digital version through Google Slides™.Topics Included:Static Electri

Subjects:

General Science, Physical Science, Science

Grades:

4th - 6th

Also included in: Electricity and Magnetism - Digital Lessons for Google Classroom™

Newton's Laws of Motion Interactive Webquest

Created by

Science Sub Plans

GOOGLE SLIDES WEBQUEST! NO TEACHER PREP! ANSWER KEY INCLUDED. SHARE THE LINK WITH STUDENTS OR POST ON GOOGLE CLASSROOM AND LET THE LEARNING BEGIN! From the webquest, students will:Learn about the three laws of motion as stated by Isaac NewtonDescribe the difference between the three lawsApply learning principles in two different simulation environmentsExplain how mass can effect the amount of force needed to move an objectDesign a tug-of-war competition that illustrates Newton's first lawInteres

Subjects:

Grades:

6th - 9th

Types:

Chemistry, Physical Science, Science

NGSS:

MS-PS2-2

, HS-PS2-1

, HS-PS2-4

, MS-PS2-1

Also included in: Newton's Laws of Motion Bundle - Interactive Video, Virtual Lab, and Webquest

Heat Energy & Transfer Hyperdoc - DISTANCE LEARNING

Created by

Differentiating Fifth

What is a hyperdoc? It is an interactive document with hyperlinks to learning opportunities and activities. This activity teaches students about heat energy and heat transfer (conduction, convection, radiation). Students will learn, practice, and apply what they know about heat transfer through multiple activities. Some of these include true/false, two truths and a lie, sorting, writing, and more!BONUS: A printable worksheet is included at the end of the activity. Great for extra practice! There

Subjects:

Grades:

4th - 10th

Types:

General Science, Measurement, Physical Science

Metric System Measuring Length Activity Webquest with Google Docs Version

Created by

Elevation Science

GOOGLE DOCS and PRINT VERSION INCLUDED! This metric system activity is a self-guided lesson that covers the basics of metric length measurement. The worksheet provides a structured format for students to get the most out of several different interactive websites. Students will practice reading metric rulers and making basic conversions between meters, centimeters, and millimeters. This activity has several parts:Part A: Learn about Metric Length Part B: Reading Rulers Practice – Measuring Le

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Grades:

6th - 8th

Types:

CCSS:

Sound Wave Internet Scavenger Hunt WebQuest Activity

Created by

Looking for a way to introduce or review sound waves in your classroom? Check out this internet scavenger hunt! Students will use the scaffolded notes to guide their research throughout the website! Includes: - 4 page internet scavenger hunt - answer key This internet scavenger hunt covers Georgia Performance Standards: S4P2. Students will demonstrate how sound is produced by vibrating objects and how sound can be varied by changing the rate of vibration. a. Investigate how sound is produced.

Subjects:

Grades:

3rd - 6th

Types:

Also included in: Sound Unit Bundle

Properties of Waves Internet Scavenger Hunt WebQuest Activity

Created by

Looking for a way to introduce or review the properties of waves in your classroom? Check out this internet scavenger hunt! Students will use the scaffolded notes to guide their research throughout the website! Includes: - 4 page internet scavenger hunt - answer key This internet scavenger hunt covers Georgia Performance Standards: S4P2. Students will demonstrate how sound is produced by vibrating objects and how sound can be varied by changing the rate of vibration. a. Investigate how sound

Subjects:

Grades:

3rd - 6th

Types:

Basic Principles, Physical Science, Science

Also included in: Sound Unit Bundle

Newton's Laws of Motion DIGITAL WebQuest (NGSS aligned)

Created by

Black-Eyed Susan Science

This engaging WebQuest can be completed individually, with partners, or in groups. The purpose of this WebQuest is for students to learn about Newton's Three Laws of Motion.Some topics in this WebQuest:*force *motion*Newton's First Law of Motion*Newton's Second Law of Motion*Newton's Third Law of Motion*F=maThis activity guides students through exploring information and videos through the use of embedded links. Students are led through components of a WebQuest: introduction, task, process, final

Subjects:

Grades:

6th - 8th

NGSS:

MS-PS2-3

, MS-PS2-2

, MS-PS2-1

Also included in: Custom Bundle for Kim R.

Sun Earth Moon System Web Quests (Lunar & Solar Eclipses and Phases of the Moon)

Created by

Midwest Science

This web quest is a single handout that is divided into 2 parts, Lunar & Solar Eclipses & Phases of the Moon. Students will be provided the URL for 3 websites to find their answers.Lunar & Solar Eclipse Section has 11 questions (10 open ended questions & a question over sketching models of a lunar & solar eclipse)Phases of the Moon Section has 10 questions (1-5 are open ended questions & 6-10 includes 5 modified T/F questions, students will need to choose which 3 are fal

Subjects:

Astronomy, General Science, Physical Science

Grades:

5th - 8th

NGSS:

MS-ESS1-1

Also included in: MS & HS Science Labs, Activities, STEM Challenges, & Web Quests (Growing Bundle)

Google Classroom: Potential and Kinetic Energy Webquest

Created by

Science Sub Plans

GOOGLE SLIDES WEBQUEST! NO TEACHER PREP! ANSWER KEY INCLUDED. JUST POST ON GOOGLE CLASSROOM AND LET THE LEARNING BEGIN! THIS IS THE PERFECT ACTIVITY FOR DISTANCE LEARNING.From the webquest, students will:Learn about the different forms of energy and examples of each specific typeDescribe the difference between kinetic and potential energyApply learning principles in three different simulationsExplain how mass can effect the amount of energy of an objectDesign and build a roller coaster that tran

Subjects:

Grades:

5th - 8th

Types:

NGSS:

MS-PS3-2

, MS-PS3-5

, MS-PS3-1

Also included in: Kinetic and Potential Energy Bundle-Interactive Videos, Activities, and Webquest

Gravity Internet Scavenger Hunt WebQuest Activity

Created by

Looking for a way to introduce or review gravity in your classroom? Check out this internet scavenger hunt! Students will use the scaffolded notes to guide their research throughout the website! Includes: - 3 page internet scavenger hunt - answer key This internet scavenger hunt covers Georgia Performance Standards: S4P3. Students will demonstrate the relationship between the application of a force and the resulting change in position and motion on an object. a. Identify simple machines and e

Subjects:

Grades:

3rd - 6th

Types:

Also included in: Simple Machines and Force & Motion Unit Bundle

Simple Machines Internet Scavenger Hunt WebQuest Activity

Created by

Looking for a way to introduce or review simple machines in your classroom? Check out this internet scavenger hunt! Students will use the scaffolded notes to guide their research throughout the website! Includes: - 3 page internet scavenger hunt - answer key This internet scavenger hunt covers Georgia Performance Standards: S4P3. Students will demonstrate the relationship between the application of a force and the resulting change in position and motion on an object. a. Identify simple machin

Subjects:

Grades:

3rd - 6th

Types:

Earth Day, Social Studies - History, U.S. History

Also included in: Simple Machines and Force & Motion Unit Bundle

History of Earth Day Webquest Digital Activity for Google Docs™

Created by

Social Studies Aloft

This no-prep digital Earth Day Webquest helps students learn about the history of Earth Day, and it is ready to use. This 22-question webquest is in Google Doc™ format and is ready to assign to students through Google Classroom™. Answer Key included.THIS RESOURCE CONTAINS✅ Webquest with 21 questions separated into four parts.✅ Reflection question✅ Extension activity student choice grid with nine tasks; great for students who need an additional challenge or for ALL students. You can ask students

Subjects:

Grades:

6th - 8th

Types:

Basic Principles, Physical Science, Physics

Also included in: Webquests for Middle School Social Studies Google Docs™

Sound Waves Webquest

Created by

Jennifer Walton

This webquest was designed to provide students with an opportunity to use technology while learning about sound-related concepts such as characteristics of sound waves (pitch, frequency, Doppler Effect, etc) QR code and the web address is included!

Subjects:

Grades:

5th - 10th

Types:

Lesson

Light Introduction Internet Scavenger Hunt WebQuest Activity

Created by

Physical Science, Science

Looking for a way to introduce or review the topic of light in your classroom? Check out this internet scavenger hunt! Students will use the scaffolded notes to guide their research throughout the website! This internet scavenger hunt can be used to introduce weather or as a review! Includes: - 3 page internet scavenger hunt - answer key This internet scavenger hunt covers Georgia Performance Standards: This crossword puzzle covers Georgia Performance Standards: S4P1. Students will investiga

Subjects:

Grades:

3rd - 6th

Types:

General Science, Physical Science, Science

Also included in: Light Unit Bundle

States of Matter Interactive Webquest

Created by

Science Sub Plans

GOOGLE SLIDES WEBQUEST! NO TEACHER PREP! ANSWER KEY INCLUDED. SHARE THE LINK WITH STUDENTS OR POST ON GOOGLE CLASSROOM AND LET THE LEARNING BEGIN! From the webquest, students will:Learn about the different states of matterDescribe the difference between the particle movement in each state of matterApply learning principles in an interactive simulationExplain how heat energy impacts particle arrangementDifferentiate between atoms, molecules, and compounds and how they respond to changes in state

Subjects:

Grades:

5th - 8th

Types:

Earth Day, Earth Sciences, Science

NGSS:

MS-PS1-4

, 5-PS1-2

, 5-PS1-1

Also included in: States of Matter - Interactive Video, Extension Activities, and Webquest

Fossil Fuels Virtual Field Trip

Created by

TeachWithBri

Explore fossil fuels and global warming first hand with this virtual field trip. Learn all about oil, coal, and natural and conservation and how these fossil fuels are formed. Perfect for earth science classes and conservation climate change unit! Take a Virtual Field Trip:Learn what fossil fuels are and how they are formedExplore coal mining and coal uses and formation in detailLearn about how oil is drilled and formed and used by peopleSee first hand how natural gas is gathered and its usesFo

Subjects:

Grades:

4th - 12th

Types:

Worksheets, Activities

Force Fields WebQuest [Magnetism (NGSS Aligned)]

Created by

Black-Eyed Susan Science

This engaging and exciting webquest can be completed individually, with partners, or in groups. The purpose of this webquest is for students to investigate (through simulations) that fields exist between objects exerting forces on each other even though the objects are not in contact.Students are presented with a scenario and must complete an explanation at the end of the webquest.This activity accesses the student’s prior knowledge and guides them through exploring information, examples, and v

Subjects:

Earth Sciences, Physical Science, Science

Grades:

6th - 12th

Types:

General Science, Physical Science, Physics

NGSS:

MS-PS2-5

Also included in: WebQuest GROWING Bundle

Electricity Webquest

Created by

Jennifer Walton

Students will explore the basic fundamentals of electricity, such as static & current electricity, circuits, conductors and insulators, etc. . QR codes are included for easy access to the required websites!

Subjects:

Grades:

5th - 10th

Types: