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6th grade science webquests for Easel Activities
Wacky Animal Adaptations Webquest Worksheet Internet Scavenger Hunt Activity
Wacky Animal Adaptations Webquest Worksheet Internet Scavenger Hunt Activity Your students will have fun learning about wacky animal adaptations that they've probably never seen in this informational reading webquest worksheet activity. This one page informational reading webquest worksheet allows students to use their internet search and interpretation skills to learn more about animal adaptations.The activity includes questions related to:Do you know which deer has fangs? Have you ever he
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2nd - 6th
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Also included in: Webquest Bundle of 35 Scavenger Hunt Activities and PowerPoint Lesson
Biomes and Ecosystems Internet Scavenger Hunt WebQuest Activity
Looking for a way to introduce or review biomes and ecosystems 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 keyThis internet scavenger hunt covers Georgia Performance Standards:S4L1. Students will describe the roles of organisms and the flow of energy within an ecosystem.a. Identify the roles of producers, consumers, and decomposers in a community.
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3rd - 6th
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Also included in: Biomes, Ecosystems, Food Chains, and Food Webs Unit Bundle
Human Impact on the Environment Webquest Activity | Earth Day Climate Change
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
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6th - 12th
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MS-ESS3-4
, HS-ESS3-4
Biomes Webquest
For this biomes webquest, students will use the following website, students explore the 6 main land biomes and two water biomes:http://kids.nceas.ucsb.edu/biomes/index.htmlEach biome has a standalone worksheet that can be combined into a review booklet or used individually. Great as an emergency sub plan too! The reading level on this site is most appropriate for middle grades or higher. Please download the preview file for a closer look at the contents of this resource!Uses for this product:E
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6th - 8th
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MS-LS2-2
, MS-LS2-3
, MS-LS2-5
, MS-LS2-4
, MS-LS2-1
Also included in: Ecosystems - FULL UNIT
Parts of the Brain and Nervous System Webquest Human Body Systems Activity
This webquest makes learning about the parts of the brain, and its role in the nervous system, easy and engaging! Students will access a subject matter and student appropriate digital resource and complete five worksheets with fill-in-the blank and free response questions and diagrams! This webquest helps organize what students learn from the digital resource. This webquest can be printed or used digitally! Links are shortened and student friendly. This resource is provided in PDF and Word forma
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6th - 12th
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NGSS:
MS-LS1-3
, HS-LS1-2
Also included in: Human Body Systems Webquest Activity Value Bundle | 11 Webquests 50% off
Emergency Sub Plans: Darwin, Natural Selection, & Evolution Webquest
Looking for an extension activity for your evolution unit? Do you need a straightforward activity that students can complete without too much teacher assistance? This webquest is the perfect resource for you! In this Darwin, Natural Selection, & Evolution webquest, students will explore Darwin's voyage using a Khan Academy article. Questions are related to the reading to ensure comprehension and deeper thinking. Who is this resource for?This resource can be used by classroom teachers, tutor
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6th - 9th
NGSS:
MS-LS4-6
Also included in: Evolution - FULL UNIT
Emergency Sub Plans: Meiosis Webquest
With this meiosis webquest, students will be guided through an introduction or review of meiosis They'll use one website to read about meiosis with a focus on the cell's activities in the various phases. Then, they will watch an Amoeba Sisters video to learn the purposes of meiosis as well as some differences between meiosis and mitosis.Who is this resource for?This resource can be used by classroom teachers, tutors, and parents of students in grades 6-9. It comprehensively covers the topics me
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6th - 10th
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MS-LS4-4
, HS-LS3-2
Also included in: Mitosis & Meiosis - FULL UNIT
Virtual Density Lab
Students use PhET Sim to explore density in an inquiry based lab. Check out the Sim here:: http://phet.colorado.edu/sims/html/density/latest/density_en.html?fbclid=IwAR09bUeRxx_DckEweccfg2_1DozdustsrS4RJYOtwDkaHwiyJ6RDzLTofPIThis lab first walks students through finding volume through water displacement. Then students explore densities of different materials with the same mass but different volume, same volume but different mass, and then same density but different masses and volumes. Finally
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6th - 9th
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NGSS:
MS-ESS2-1
, MS-PS1-2
, MS-ESS2-5
Also included in: Weather Activity Bundle
Distance Learning | All About Viruses Webquest - Cell Biology & Immune System
This webquest makes a great activity to introduce the topics of viruses and the body's immune response. It also is perfect for an emergency sub lesson! I've included a variety of engaging video and website resources from: Ask a Biologist, Cells Alive, Amoeba Sisters, CDC, and Live Science. - Answer Key Included!This web quest consists of 4 pages. Students will enjoy watching engaging videos, using an interactive microscope simulation, and informative websites.Topics IncludedStructure of a typic
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5th - 11th
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NGSS:
MS-LS1-5
, MS-LS1-2
, MS-LS1-3
, MS-LS1-1
, MS-LS1-4
Integumentary System Webquest | Skin Hair Nails Human Body Systems Activity
This webquest makes learning about the parts of the integumentary system and skin, hair, and nails easy and engaging! Students will access subject matter and student appropriate digital resources, including a fun animated video, and complete nine worksheets with fill-in-the blank and free response questions. This resource works great as an introduction to the integumentary system, as a sub-plan, or as a reinforcement activity. A bonus creative letter writing extension activity is included that e
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6th - 12th
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NGSS:
MS-LS1-3
, HS-LS1-2
Also included in: Human Body Systems Webquest Activity Value Bundle | 11 Webquests 50% off
Natural Disasters Webquest
This is a great one day activity to explore natural disasters before delving into topics in geology or earth science such as plate tectonics, volcanoes and earthquakes, or severe weather. The webquest works great for distance learning too, and has been update for use with the TPT digital tool.As students complete the webquest, they will think about the essential question "What makes one location more or less dangerous to live at than other locations?"Areas within the webquest include:Which coun
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5th - 8th
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Also included in: Six Science Webquests Bundle
Rock Cycle and Types of Rocks Webquest Activity
This webquest makes learning about the rock cycle and types of rocks easy and engaging. Students will learn about:What rocks are The types of rocks and their characteristics Igneous rocks Sedimentary rocksMetamorphic rocks The rock cycle and how rocks change The difference between rocks and mineralsThis resource works great as an introduction to the rock cycle and the types of rocks, as a sub-plan, or as a reinforcement activity. Students will access subject matter and student appropriate digita
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6th - 11th
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NGSS:
MS-ESS2-1
, HS-ESS2-2
Emergency Sub Plans: Cell Cycle Webquest
Looking for an extension activity for your mitosis unit? Do you need a straightforward activity that students can complete without too much teacher assistance? This cell cycle & mitosis webquest is the perfect activity In this activity, students are guided through an introduction or review of the cell cycle and mitosis. They'll use one website to read about the general cell cycle with a focus on the cell's activities in interphase. Then, they will watch an Amoeba sisters video to learn the
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Grades:
6th - 9th
NGSS:
MS-LS1-5
, HS-LS1-4
Also included in: Mitosis & Meiosis - FULL UNIT
Ocean Currents Extension Webquest
Looking for an extension activity for your weather and climate unit? Do you need a straightforward activity that students can complete without too much teacher assistance? If you answered yes to either of these questions, then this ocean currents webquest is the perfect activity!What is covered in this resource?Major global ocean currentsMap analysis skills How ocean currents affect regional climatesgyresThe Great Pacific Garbage patch (ecology connections) Tips for using this resource: Personal
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Grades:
6th - 9th
NGSS:
MS-ESS2-6
Also included in: Weather & Climate Unit Bundle
Introduction to Robotics Lesson and Activities for Middle School Robotics STEM
So you're teaching robotics... now what? This resource will help you kick off your STEM course by teaching the basics. In this intro to middle school robotics lesson, students will explore their background knowledge about robots and learn the basic components and characteristics of robots through class discussion and a webquest activity.Get all the Intro to Robotics resources here and SAVE!The lesson begins with students exploring common misconceptions about robots in a human barometer activity
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6th - 9th
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Newton's Three Laws of Motion Webquest
This webquest is a fun way to incorporate technology into the 5E model of teaching Newton's 3 Laws. It can effectively be used as part of the Engage or Explore lessons. After an introductory section, there are simulations and manipulations to go along with each of the 3 laws. This product has been updated with the EASEL feature, perfect to use with distance or virtual learning! It can be assigned to students in a Google Classroom. You can either use the digital overlay already created, or c
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6th - 8th
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Also included in: Six Science Webquests Bundle
Solar System Webquest with Easel Activity - Printable and Digital
Solar System Webquest with Easel Activity. Fun and challenging activity. A webquest to learn about our solar system: the sun, the eight planets (Mercury, Venus, Earth, Mars, Jupiter, Saturn, Uranus, and Neptune), and other celestial objects like dwarf planets (Pluto, Ceres, etc.), meteoroids, asteroids, and comets. Students will look up information on planet size, features and atmospheres, distance from the sun, and ability to support life. Students will also find out about our galaxy, our unive
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4th - 7th
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Wacky Plant Adaptations Webquest Worksheets Internet Scavenger Hunt
Wacky Plant Adaptations Webquest Worksheets Internet Scavenger HuntYour students will have fun learning wacky plant adaptations as they reinforce their reading and research skills. Some of the fun facts they will learn are: Did you know that the skunk cabbage plant can actually melt snow? Did you know that the largest flower in the world can weigh up to 24 pounds? There are 15 items for students to answer about strange plant adaptations on these worksheets. The format includes extended
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2nd - 7th
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Also included in: Webquest Bundle of 35 Scavenger Hunt Activities and PowerPoint Lesson
Emergency Sub Plans: Sexual vs. Asexual Webquest
First, students will learn a basic background on the two forms of reproduction using a Youtube video by the Amoeba Sisters.Next, students look at several case studies of various species and how they reproduce. Using their background knowledge, students determine if each organism reproduces sexually, asexually, or both. Last, students will (hypothetically) work with a genetics lab to design an indestructible species that can withstand the test of time. They'll argue whether their species should r
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6th - 10th
NGSS:
MS-LS3-2
Also included in: Sexual and Asexual Reproduction BUNDLE
Gravity & Orbits Virtual Lab
Students use PhET Sim to explore gravity and orbits in an inquiry based lab.Check out the Sim here::https://phet.colorado.edu/sims/html/gravity-and-orbits/latest/gravity-and-orbits_en.htmlThis lab asks the question: How do gravity, mass, and distance affect movement in our Earth-Sun-Moon system?Using the interactive simulation, students experiment by changing variables to create different scenarios. They will then report their observations and draw conclusions. To conclude, students will complet
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Grades:
6th - 8th
NGSS:
MS-ESS1-2
Also included in: Earth's Place in the Universe Bundle
Emergency Sub Plans: DNA Webquest
Looking for an extension activity for your DNA unit? Do you need a straightforward activity that students can complete without too much teacher assistance? This cancer webquest is the perfect resource for you! This activity uses chem4kids.com and allows students to walk through the molecules that are important in building DNA as well as what comes from DNA (amino acids, proteins). Who is this resource for?This resource can be used by classroom teachers, tutors, and parents of students in grades
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6th - 8th
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MS-LS1-5
, MS-LS3-1
, MS-LS3-2
, HS-LS1-1
Also included in: DNA - FULL UNIT
Women Scientists Webquest Activity | Women in Science Women's History STEM
Highlight women scientists and STEM leaders with this webquest activity during Women's History Month, or throughout the school year!This webquest makes it easy to teach about women STEM leaders from a diverse range of backgrounds who have influenced the world!Students will explore student appropriate educational articles and an interview video to learn about the work of Marie Curie, Sally Ride, Katherine Johnson, Chien-Shiung Wu, Mary Jackson, Rachel Carson, and Dorothy Vaughan. Students will th
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5th - 12th
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Energy Webquest Scavenger Hunt Activity Informational Reading Worksheet
Energy Webquest Scavenger Hunt Activity Informational Reading WorksheetThis one page energy webquest allows students to use their internet search and interpretation skills to learn more about energy. This forms of energy webquest can also be used as a mini-research activity as part of an energy unit. Students learn about the different forms of energy and energy transformations. An answer key for the webquest is included. Matches Common Core reading comprehension skills regarding informational t
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3rd - 6th
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African-American Scientists and Inventors Webquest
This webquest serves to highlight accomplishments of African-American men and women in the field of science. It is an activity that would fit in with Black History Month in February or any time students study famous scientists.Students are directed to five websites to find and synthesize information about the scientists. Some activities have exact information for students to fill out, while others give students choice. This product has been updated with the EASEL feature, perfect to use with
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Grades:
6th - 8th
Also included in: Six Science Webquests Bundle
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