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5th grade science webquests for Microsoft Word
Photosynthesis & Cellular Respiration Webquest
Students visit different websites to learn more about photosynthesis and cellular respiration. Note to Potential Customers: My goal is to provide you with a high-quality lesson that is effective and engaging. All my activities are designed to be clear, concise, and easy to implement. I use all lessons in my own classroom so they are tried and true! You can use the files just as they are or they can be edited and customized. The full lesson can be seen in the preview. I believe it is important fo
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5th - 8th
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Sound Waves Webquest
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!
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5th - 10th
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Electricity Webquest
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!
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5th - 10th
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Science Activities Moon Phase, Eclipse, and Tides Webquests Activity Editable
NO PREP! Two different webquests on two different pages that can be used together or separately. Easy to incorporate and can be used as one class period or two depending upon grade level etc. These webquests can be used together or separately. The first webquest focuses on moon phases and eclipses, and the second webquest is about tides. Students explore websites to find information and answer the questions. The file is editable to adapt to your needs - p.1-2 is set up to be printed as a two sid
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5th - 11th
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Energy Webquest
In this self-directed and interactive webquest, students conduct an in-depth research exploration about energy! It starts with an overview of "energy" and the law of conservation of energy in order to build a conceptual understanding of energy and energy transformations. It then moves into exploring the different forms of energy through interactives: potential, gravitational, kinetic, chemical, electrical, mechanical, etc. It then moves into the different types of energy transfer: electrical, t
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5th - 9th
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Scientific Method Webquest
Web quest for students to learn about the scientific method.
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4th - 9th
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Genetics and Heredity Webquest
**It is important to note that flash is required for one or more of the activities!**Great for Distance Learning and Remote LearningIn this self-directed and interactive webquest, students explore the world of genetic and heredity. Students begin with explorations of "what makes you you and me me" - the basics of genetics and inheritance. They move on to choose personal genetic explorations from a host of options, which differentiates to their personal interests. The choices are all real-life r
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5th - 9th
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MS-LS3-1
, MS-LS3-2
Estuaries Web Quest
Students use a device and the NOAA website to learn about Estuaries. Topics covered include: What is an Estuary?Why are Estuaries important?Classification of EstuariesHabitatsDisturbancesMonitoring ProtectionYou may Jigsaw students by assigning different sections of the web quest within a group, or have this assignment be the guiding set of questions for a presentation on estuaries
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5th - 12th
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Webquest Interactive Dynamic Earth Site Earth's Structure Plate Tectonics
This is a worksheet for students to complete while doing the webquest for this interactive site: http://www.learner.org/interactives/dynamicearth/index.html. While on this site, there are four main tabs for the student to explore. They are 1. Earth's Structure, 2. Plate Tectonics, 3. Plates and Boundaries, and 4. Slip, Slide, & Collide. This document is 4 half sheets and each half sheet goes with one of the four tabs to the interactive website. I made them half sheets so that students can co
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5th - 8th
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Robotics WebQuest
This is a great way to engage your students in exploring the benefits robotics has on our world. This lesson includes all the resources needed for students to complete the WebQuest challenge on their own with no guidance required by the teacher. This resource connects with robotics classes, clubs, and competitions. This will work perfect as a substitute plan, Schoology assignment, or lesson facilitated by any teacher. Great for VEX, FIRST, PLTW, and STEM classes. EDITABLE! Includes ANSWER KEY
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3rd - 12th, Higher Education
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Geologic Time Scale Webquest
Students will use a series of sites to learn about the geologic time scale. 3 Parts to this assignment allow you to assign all at once or one at a time. Sites are interactive. Answer Key is included.
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5th - 10th
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PhET Forces and Motion Webquest
Access a free PhET simulation and allow students to work independently in discovering the effects of forces on objects.
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5th - 8th
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Energy Flow in Ecosystems WebQuest (MS-LS2) GREAT SUB PLANS!
This is the Energy Flow in Ecosystems (MS-LS2). Some of the key concepts that are mentioned in this WebQuest are:BiodiversityEcosystemProducerConsumerHeterotrophAutotrophFood webFood chainThermodynamicsHerbivoreCarnivorePredatorThis WebQuest Includes:Built in Links to online resourcesSelf-Grading, Multiple choice questionsWhat are people saying about resources from Huge House of Science?"...So easy to use..."“It was really organized and easy to use!”"I had to get a sub unexpectedly and I gave th
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5th - 9th
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MS-LS2-2
, MS-LS2-3
, MS-LS2-5
, MS-LS2-4
, MS-LS2-1
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Rocks and Minerals Webquest Science
Rocks and Minerals Webquest Science Unit - Help students explore Rocks and Minerals through websites that feature interactive games, activities, videos, and text. Among many other exciting activities, students go on a rocks and minerals "expedition" that will keep them engaged and motivated. My students greatly enjoyed doing this project as an independent activity or partner activity. Students are able to type directly onto the WORD document because the gray text boxes self-expand to fit the st
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4th - 8th
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Introduction to Matter WebQuest Bundle (MS-PS1-1, MS-PS1-4)
This bundle of three Web Quests (Google Forms) is based on the main ideas covered in Course 1, Topic 1 of the Pearson/Savvas science text and curriculum. I have used these WebQuests for years with great success. They are a great way to reinforce the main concepts of each lesson and as a bonus are designed to be excellent sub plans. The main topics and vocabulary covered include:MatterSubstanceAtomElementMoleculeCompoundMixtureMassVolumeWeightDensityPhysical changeChemical changeBONUS! - The b
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5th - 9th
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MS-PS1-4
, MS-PS1-2
, MS-PS1-1
DNA, Genes, Chromosomes, Cellular Reproduction Webquest
**Distance Learning and Remote Learning AppropriateIn this self-directed and interactive webquest, students explore the world of DNA, Genes, Chromosomes, and Cellular Reproduction. the first stop guides students through the basics and results of cell division. Ion the second stop, students virtually extract DNA. In the next stop, they compare and contrast mitosis and meiosis. In the fourth stop, they explore galleries of real microscopic footage of different types of cell division, fertilizati
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5th - 9th
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MS-LS3-1
Evidence for the Big Bang - Independent WebQuest
This lesson is designed to equip students with fundamental knowledge about the Big Bang theory and the compelling evidence supporting this groundbreaking concept. Through an engaging webquest, students will explore a variety of resources, including short articles, astronaut interviews, and videos, to unravel the secrets of our cosmic origins.In this lesson, students will embark on an exciting journey of discovery, delving into the basic facts surrounding the Big Bang theory. They will explore th
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5th - 12th
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HS-ESS1-2
Intro/review Climate change webquest
Introductory climate change webquest This focuses on global warming. I used this with my 7th grade classes to introduce my climate change lesson.Students will use 3 different websites 2 from NASA and 1 from the EPA.Items covered How the climate is changing with time laps charts showing the changes in Sea ice melting Ice sheet melting Carbon dioxide in the atmosphere Global temperature change Students will also explore a future technology on how to redu
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5th - 9th
Space Exploration WebQuest
This WebQuest is design for students to explore different websites to learn about space exploration. I used it in a 90 minute block class with 6th grade students. This was different way for students to get the information.
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5th - 8th
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San Francisco Earthquake of 1906 Primary Source Worksheet
This activity includes an internet based primary document and worksheet on the San Francisco Earthquake of 1906. I use the worksheet to help students better understand the importance of San Francisco and the damaged caused by earthquake, The worksheet has 10 questions and a teacher answer sheet is included.The worksheet with discussion can take between 10 and 30 minutes. The website used is from a great primary source site.Eye Witness to History site. http://www.eyewitnesstohistory.com/index.htm
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5th - 12th
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Conductors and insulators webquest and simulation
Webquest covers Electrical conductorsConductive materialsSuper conductorsElectrical insulatorSemiconductorRadiationHow heat causes molecules to moveHow some animals have and use insulationHow to better insulate homesComplete an interactive game to create first an open circuit then test that circuit using everyday items to see if they are conductive or not. This works as a good reinforcement and enrichment activity *On 4/14/21 I updated the links, now all links verified working.Uses the websites
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4th - 8th
Human Body System Webquest
This is a webquest in which students learn about different body systems. Students click on the links provided (all of them work and are active links) to answer questions about each of the body systems. Answer key is provided.
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4th - 8th
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Acids, Bases, and Solutions Webquest
This is a webquest with the basics about acids, bases, and solutions. Great for an intro activity!!!
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4th - 12th
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Soil conservation with NASA and remote sensing. Soil review/CO2 farming Webquest
Soil conservation using the NASA website by looking at the data collected by the SMAP satellite, soil moisture remote sensing, and the benefits it provides people.
Taking a look at the benefits farmers have by using their smartphone to tracking their water use with the satellite.
Then to another site to review soil from any of the 50 states, I had my students compare our state to a state that they would like to visit the site gives them facts about the most popular or important soil in each
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5th - 9th
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