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Free Women's History Month environment webquests
FREE Environmental Science Webquest - Renewable and Nonrenewable Resources
Take a break from lecture! This free webquest assignment provides an opportunity for Biology, Earth Science or Environmental Science students to learn about renewable and nonrenewable resources. Sources of energy are explored through videos and student-friendly articles that are easily accessed for independent learning, flipped classrooms, or sub days. All pages come in PDF and Google Slides versions so they can be assigned easily through many digital platforms such as Google Classroom, Canva
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9th - 12th
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FREE Great Barrier Reef Virtual Field Trip
Dive in to explore the Great Barrier Reef, no goggles required! Learn about coral bleaching, fish species, turtles, Australia and this famous reef, global warming effects, and more in this exciting sea and ocean lesson! Perfect for middle, high school, and upper elementary grades!Take a Virtual Field Trip:Watch a 360 dive of the Great Barrier ReefExplore in VR with Google Earth Tour of the Reef in 360Explore readings in an interactive 360 Map of the Great Barrier ReefWatch a video about the scie
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4th - 12th
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Invasive Species Webquest Easily Modified for Any State
This student choice based webquest will help students learn about invasive species in their own state. It has a brief introductory video to watch and summarize and then lets the students choose which organisms to research. The webquest can easily be modified by changing the state name at the top and then changing the list of organisms using https://www.invasivespeciesinfo.gov/subject/lists#state .
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6th - 12th
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NGSS:
HS-LS2-7
, MS-LS2-1
, HS-LS2-6
Internet Scavenger Hunt - Ecology - Distance Learning
This scavenger hunt allows students to explore websites using links, or QR codes, in order to answer questions about the basics of ecology including: energy and water conservation, reducing, reusing and recycling, as well as renewable and non-renewable resources. This can be done at school, or at home, independently, in groups, with a teacher or parent, or in many other different ways to fit the needs of your classroom and your students. This .zip folder includes a variety of formats of the in
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3rd - 5th
Also included in: Internet Scavenger Hunt Bundle - Third Grade - Distance Learning
FREE Earth Day Web Hunt
This is a FREE 16 question sheet about The History of Earth Day, The Impact Humans have on the Earth, and What Students can Do to help protect Earth's Natural Environment. The student sheet provides some suggestions for websites that would be helpful, and a thorough answer key is provided for you.
If you would like to present the material to your students, I have a 75 slide PowerPoint presentation that covers the information on this sheet AND MORE. It is fully animated with matching sounds ef
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5th - 10th
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Women's Suffrage Webquest
Who should be allowed to vote, and why does it matter? In this activity, students will examine a variety of primary and secondary online sources to learn more about the women’s suffrage movement. Each section includes a resource (or resources) on the left and questions or a task on the right. Students will open the link, read or examine the source, and complete the questions or task. This activity is designed for a 90-minute block or two 60-minute class periods. It can be used as independent wor
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9th - 12th
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Greenhouse Effect Webquest
This is a short webquest I created using the EPA's website and the PhET simulation, Greenhouse Effect. I got the questions for the PhET simulation from the teacher resources section. It was written by Christine Russo.I used this with my 11-12 grade environmental science/ecology class, but it could easily be used with the lower grades.
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7th - 12th
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Virtual Water: Usage, Footprint, Consumption, Scarcity (NO PREP) Word Search++
Virtual Water: A New Way to Think About Water – NO Prep – Earth Science Substitute Plans An Earth Day Science Special Edition! Are you looking for a fun and engaging way to teach your students about the importance of water conservation and sustainability? Look no further than our Virtual Water: A New Way to Think About Water word search and webquest! In this comprehensive and interactive lesson plan, students will learn about virtual water and how it impacts our daily lives. With a focus on key
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6th - 12th
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Also included in: Buy My Whole Store – Growing Bundle – NO Prep – Science Substitute Plans
Lab #6: PhET Plate Tectonics
Lab #6 in my lab series.NOTE: This lab requires access to a computer and the PhET Plate Tectonics Simulation Website.Students use the PhET Plate Tectonics Simulation to describe the differences between continental and oceanic crust, to identify and describe the three types of plate boundaries, and to describe the geologic features created by each type of plate boundary.I have had great success with this lab. My students enjoyed using the simulation and by having them draw time-lapse sketches of
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7th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
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Water Pollution Across the Globe
This activity was created with the intent of having students see themselves as world citizens. During the course of this activity, students will "visit" other places to gain exposure to water pollution problems around the world. This is a great tie into EPA guidelines, the Clean Water Act, aquifers, etc. At the end of the activity, students are asked to choose and investigate water pollution in a country they would like to vacation in. So, even if your students aren't on board with the idea
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9th - 12th
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Pumpkin Dissection Lab
This is a FREE resource.Looking for a Halloween or autumn themed, hands-on activity for your science classroom? Here is one that I developed based on "dissecting" a pumpkin! Students will explore a variety of questions relating to the topics covered throughout their year in Biology in this combination lab and web quest.ObjectivesMake observations in order to determine the classification of pumpkin fruit.Explain the life cycle and reproduction of pumpkin plants.Identify mutualistic and parasitic
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6th - 12th
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Monarch Butterfly Web Quest (Editable)
This editable Web Quest will engage your students in the amazing world of the monarch butterfly. Using the interactive web site, www.monarchbutterflyusa.com, your class will see a tiny egg turn into a very hungry caterpillar, who grows and grows and grows until it does the "wiggle, jiggle dance," turning itself into a chrysalis. Finally, be amazed as the monarch emerges from its chrysalis and takes flight. This web quest guides your students through the life cycle of the monarch, while holding
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3rd - 5th
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Plants Webquest
This graphic organizer is great for research and teaching students to read for details. Students have to use the internet or other resources to complete the organizer. Can be used for writing or other projects. Links are not provided.
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1st - 8th
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Plants PebbleGo Webquest
**You must have access to PebbleGo.com to use this webquest.**I created this webquest to go along with our study of plants, flowers, gardens, and living things. The log-in directions are at the top of the page (you may want to edit it to include your username and password). Students read the information and fill in the blanks from the webquest.This is a great tool to teach note-taking and to provide scaffolding to students for reading comprehension. The students LOVE getting to use the computers
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1st - 3rd
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Desert Biome Adaptations Web-Quest
Adaptations can be witnessed in all of the Earth’s desert biomes. This Web Quest will take you on an investigative journey into White Sand National Monument located in the Chihuahua and into the Kalahari Desert to learn more about water conserving plants and animals.
While you investigate each of these environments you will identify one plant and one animal from each. You will then use the animal and plant graphic organizers to compare and contrast the organisms.
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5th - 9th
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Volcanic Ecosystems – NO Prep – Earth Science Substitute Plans
Volcanic Ecosystems – NO Prep – Earth Science Substitute PlansAre you looking for a No Prep Science Substitute Plan about Volcanoes and their Ecosystems? This comprehensive and engaging Sub Plan with differentiated activities is ideal and will keep your students busy for at least an hour.This resource is specifically designed to provide a range of no-prep activities centered around the fascinating world of volcanic ecosystems. Your students will learn about the unique features of volcanic habita
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6th - 12th
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Also included in: Buy My Whole Store – Growing Bundle – NO Prep – Science Substitute Plans
Keeling Curve Levels of CO2
This is a simple worksheet and informal assignment for students to analyze both short and long term levels of Carbon Dioxide in the atmosphere. It is a great worksheet to use in tandem with the greenhouse effect and a great precursor to eventually teaching climate change.
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9th - 12th
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Ocean Acidification Interactive + Worksheet
Students answer the questions on the printed worksheet as they go through the free Virtual Science Teachers Climate Change: Ocean Acidification interactive.Please visit the VST website to find interactives, games, bell ringers, and more. If you find this resource valuable, we'd be grateful for a 5-Star review. Your support greatly benefits Virtual Science Teachers, our non-profit organization.If you have any feedback or questions, please email me! Thank you!suzanne@virtualscienceteachers.com
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6th - 10th
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NGSS:
HS-ESS3-3
, HS-ESS3-1
, MS-ESS3-4
, HS-ESS3-5
, HS-ESS3-6
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Dead Zone Webquest
This Webquest asks students to identify the problems that result when large amounts of Run-off enter the Gulf of Mississippi river. Areas around the world are facing rising ecological disasters as these hypoxic zones are increasing at an alarming rate. With the help of an interactive map, and short video, students will identify one of the largest growing Dead Zones in the world, the Gulf of Mexico Dead Zone.
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7th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
Ecological Succession Webquest
This 1-10 webquest is designed to go along with Khan Academy's article on ecological succession. It does involve students creating a discussion question at the end, which would be a great "after" strategy to wrap up a class period.
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9th - 12th
Wonderful Watersheds Interactive + Crossword
As students work through the Virtual Science Teachers Wonderful Watershed interactive, they will be on the lookout for the 16 underlined terms that they will use to complete the crossword puzzle. There are 3 copies included in the download. 1. No word bank2. Word bank3. KeyPlease email suzanne@virtualscienceteachers.com if you have any questions! Have fun!If you find this resource valuable, we'd be grateful for a 5-Star review. Your support greatly benefits Virtual Science Teachers, our non-pr
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5th - 8th
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Problems With Pollution
Students will ID the three types of pollution and then go on a web site to document the effects of water, air, and land pollution.
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7th - 12th
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BP Oil Spill Webquest
This Word document is a 6-page Webquest/Internet search activity that takes the learner through different aspects of the BP Deepwater Horizon oil rig tragedy. This assignment goes very well with the PowerPoint presentation that is also found on this TPT site. This assignment is designed for each student to do on their own, but could easily be adapted to partners or small groups. It would also be easy to adjust to different grade levels and abilities. The activity includes the Web site links
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7th - 12th
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CER: Ocean Acidification Interactive + PDF
Students complete the free Virtual Science Teachers Climate Change: Ocean Acidification interactive then use evidence from the interactive to support their claim.Please visit the VST website to find interactives, games, bell ringers, and more. If you find this resource valuable, we'd be grateful for a 5-Star review. Your support greatly benefits Virtual Science Teachers, our non-profit organization.If you have any feedback or questions, please email me! Thank you!suzanne@virtualscienceteachers
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6th - 10th
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NGSS:
HS-ESS3-3
, HS-ESS3-1
, MS-ESS3-4
, HS-ESS3-5
, HS-ESS3-6
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