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Science Common Core RI.7.1 webquests
Fossils Webquest- Earth Science- Geology
Fossils are found all over the world. Did you know the word "fossil" comes from the Latin word "fossilis" meaning "obtained by digging." Your students will discover many answers and enhance their research skills as they read and learn all about fossils and how they can teach us about the past history of earth. Supports CCSS.ELA-Literacy.RI.4.1-8.1Answer Key includedI added an Easel version of this webquest. I made the links active within Easel and provided answer boxes for your students. I di
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4th - 8th
Also included in: Social Studies, Science, Language Arts, & Health Webquest Bundle
Ice Ages Webquest
An ice age is a period in Earth's history when the ice on the polar caps significantly expanded due to an overall lowering of the Earth's global temperatures. As your students read how during these periods land in North American and Northern Europe were covered by giant ice fields and glaciers,they gain knowledge while learning to interpret information and using research skills. Supports CCSS.ELA-Literacy.RI.5.1-8.1Answer Key includedI added an Easel version of this webquest. I made the l
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4th - 8th
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States of Matter - Solids, Liquids, and Gases Webquest
This webquest is designed to give students factual information about the various states of matter as they read for information using the internet. During the search they use a variety of strategies and skills that will prepare them to do research. They learn about the different states of matter (solids, liquids, and gases) and what changes occur when matter changes form.I added an Easel version of this webquest. I made the links active within Easel and provided answer boxes for your students. I
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5th - 7th
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Freshwater Biomes WebQuest-Aquatic Biomes- Ecology
There are two major types of aquatic biomes, the marine and the freshwater. The freshwater biome is defined as having a low salt content versus the marine biome which is saltwater like the ocean. Your students will read for information and learn all about this collection of aquatic biomes. Supports:CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.RI.4.1-8.1CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.RI.4.2-8.2CCSS.RST.6-8.1 and CCSS.RST.6-8.2Answer Key includedI added an Easel version of this webquest. I made the links active within Easel and provi
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4th - 8th
The Atom Webquest
The atom is the basic building block for all matter in the universe. Atoms are extremely small and are made up of a few even smaller particles.This is a web search designed to give students factual information about the atom as they read for information using the internet. During the search they use a variety of strategies and skills that will prepare them to do research. I added an Easel version of this webquest. I made the links active within Easel and provided answer boxes for your students.
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5th - 8th
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Genetics Webquest
Genetics is the study of genes and heredity. It studies how living organisms, including people, inherit traits from their parents. Are you a middle school science teacher looking for a new and interesting approach to this subject? This is a web search designed to give students factual information about genetics as they read for information using the internet. During the search they use a variety of strategies and skills that will prepare them to do research. I added an Easel version of this w
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6th - 8th
Volcanoes Webquest- Earth Science- Reading for Information
Using a variety of web pages, your students will about read about hot magma, famous eruptions, flowing lava, and more strange and interesting facts about volcanoes. During the search they use a variety of strategies and skills that will build their strengths in reading.A short quiz to check their progress, an online maze, and a word find provide extra material to reinforce skills in a fun engaging way.Supports CCSS.ELA-Literacy.RI.4.1-7.1I added an Easel version of this webquest. I made the lin
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3rd - 7th
Marine Biome WebQuest--Nonfiction Reading and Research- Ecology
The marine biome is primarily made up of the saltwater oceans. It is the largest biome on planet Earth and covers around 70% of the Earth's surface. Your students will read for information and learn all about this fascinating aquatic biome that covers around 70% of the Earth's surface. Supports:CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.RI.5.1-8.1CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.RI.5.2-8.2CCSS.RST.6-8.1 and CCSS.RST.6-8.2Answer Key includedI added an Easel version of this webquest. I made the links active within Easel and provided an
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5th - 8th
Rainforest WebQuest
One of the most fascinating biomes on planet Earth is the tropical rainforest. It is filled with tall trees, interesting plants, giant insects, and all sorts of animals. Your students will read for information and learn all about this fascinating land biome that half of the world's animal and plant species call home.Supports:CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.RI.4.1-8.1CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.RI.4.2-8.2Answer Key includedI added an Easel version of this webquest. I made the links active within Easel and provided answe
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4th - 7th
Also included in: Land Biomes Bundle A Collection of WebQuests
Solar Energy- WebQuest:-CCSS .RI.4.1-8.1-.RI.4.2-8.2
The primary source of all energy on planet Earth is from the sun. Solar power is power generated directly from sunlight. Your students will read for information and learn all about the importance of this clean renewable energy source. I've included 2 writing assignments.I added an Easel version of this resource. I made the links active within Easel and provided answer boxes for your students. You can assign it from Google classroom or from Easel. Supports:CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.RI.4.1-8.1CCSS.ELA-
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4th - 8th
Medical Mysteries: Readings & Resources on the Fight against Disease
Medical Mysteries is a one or 1 1/2-week lesson unit with readings and associated comprehension questions, a webquest, video links, optional writing assignments, and other resources on the impact of diseases on history and people’s efforts to understand and control them.It's now a zip file, including an editable Word document so you can make changes in the lessons to better meet your students' needs.It's an introduction to the diseases that made scientific research both urgent and difficult, and
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7th - 10th, Adult Education
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Land Biomes Bundle A Collection of WebQuests
A biome is way to describe a large group of similar ecosystems. Biomes have similar weather, rainfall, animals, and plants. There are a number of biomes on planet Earth. This product gives your students a chance to practice their research skills as they read for information and learn about the seven land biomes. There are a number of games, activities, and links to challenge your students. An answer key is provided.Aligns with CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.RI.4.1-8.1CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.RI.4.2-8.2 The 6 we
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4th - 8th
Gorillas -Webquest
This is a #webquest designed to give students factual information about gorillas as they read for information using the internet. During the search they use a variety of strategies and skills that will build their strengths in reading and writing as they describe gorillas physically and socially. I've included a fun maze/word search as well. An answer key is included.I added an Easel version of this webquest. I made the links active within Easel and provided answer boxes. You can assign it from
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4th - 7th
Also included in: Marvelous Mammals Bundle - A Set Of Webquest Lessons
Bones and The Human Skeleton- WebQuest:-CCSS .RI.4.1-8.1-.RI.4.2-8.2
All the bones in the human body together are called the skeletal system. The skeletal system provides strength and rigidity to our body so we don't just flop around like jellyfish . Your students will read for information and learn all about the importance of the bones in the human skeleton. I've included 2 writing assignments and a word find for early finishers.Supports:CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.RI.4.1-8.1CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.RI.4.2-8.2Answer Key includedI added an Easel version of this webquest. I made t
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4th - 8th
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Also included in: Social Studies, Science, Language Arts, & Health Webquest Bundle
Desert Biome - WebQuest
Deserts can be hot and miles and miles of sand. They can also be icy and cold. Your students will read for information and learn all about this fascinating land biome as they research using this guided webquest. Supports:CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.RI.4.1-8.1CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.RI.4.2-8.2Answer Key includedI added an Easel version of this webquest. I made the links active within Easel and provided answer boxes for your students. You can assign it from Google classroom or from Easel. Looking for more WebQ
Grades:
4th - 7th
Also included in: Land Biomes Bundle A Collection of WebQuests
STEM Design for Learning: Designing School Supplies Webquest Project
A Webquest for Real World Project-Based Learning
Students become school supply designers in this interactive webquest. The familiar desk objects open new worlds to critical thinking and collaboration as students make decisions about school supply form, function, and fun through project-based learning.
Students form cooperative groups as “school supply companies”. Prior engineering knowledge is activated through a series of questions before students launch into web-based research accessing a se
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4th - 8th
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Soda Factory and Science Virtual Field Trip Updated
Learn all about the science of soda pop and coke as well as the history of this fizzy drink with a factory virtual field trip tour and learning links and video questions all about Coca-cola, soda and more! Great for science, history, summer school and more!Take a Virtual Field Trip:Learn how soda is made in a factory with guided video tourTour the Coca-cola Factory in 360 VR (no goggles required)Learn the history of soda with a short video summaryRead all about the science of soda pop with diagr
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3rd - 12th
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MS-PS1-1
Also included in: Mega Bundle Ultimate Virtual Field Trip Pack get 40 trips for only 50
Coral Reef Biome WebQuest-Nonfiction Reading and Research- Ecology
The coral reef is one of the major marine biomes. Although it is a relatively small biome, around 25% of the known marine species live in coral reefs. Your students will read for information and learn all about this fascinating aquatic biome. I added an Easel version of this webquest. I made the links active within Easel and provided answer boxes. You can assign it from Google classroom or from Easel. Some of the extension activities are not included if the Easel format did not support them. Sup
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5th - 8th
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Temperate Forest - WebQuest
All forests have lots of trees, but there are different types of forests. They are often described as different biomes. Your students will read for information and learn about the temperate forest and all of the fascinating animals that call this biome home.Supports:CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.RI.4.1-8.1CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.RI.4.2-8.2Answer Key includedI added an Easel version of this webquest. I made the links active within Easel and provided answer boxes. You can assign it from Google classroom or from E
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4th - 7th
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Also included in: Land Biomes Bundle A Collection of WebQuests
Dangerous Weather -Webquest
Some weather can be dangerous. Your students will read for information and learn about weather situations that can cause damage and even hurt people.Supports:CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.RI.4.1-8.1CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.RI.4.2-8.2Answer Key includedI added an Easel version of this resource. I’ve added answer boxes and removed the key. You can assign it from Google classroom or from Easel. The key can be found in the pdf version. ********************************************************************Although I fr
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4th - 8th
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Invasive Species-Webquest or Internet Scavenger Hunt Grades 5-10
The goal of this webquest lesson is to build your students' research skills and their ability to find reliable resources when asked to research a topic. This is an internet scavenger hunt. Students answer the questions by using a search engine to locate the requested information. There are a variety of questions. There is a chart for your students to complete as well as an optional writing assignment. For a preview of all my WebQuests-over 100-all subjects and grades, click on the following li
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5th - 10th
Muscular System - WebQuest:-CCSS .RI.4.1-8.1-.RI.4.2-8.2
Muscles are how we move and live. All movement in the body is controlled by muscles. Some muscles work without us thinking, like our heart beating, while other muscles are controlled by our thoughts and allow us to do stuff and move around. All of our muscles together make up the body's muscular system.. Your students will read for information and learn all about the importance of muscles in the human body. I've included 2 writing assignments and a word find for early finishers.I added an Easel
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4th - 8th
Disease Detectives Webquest
Lesson plans for a 3(-4, with options) day investigation of the way scientists discovered germ theory and learned to control some of the worst epidemic diseases. The lesson plan for day 1 introduces epidemic diseases and research with 2 short videos on smallpox and the transmission of cholera and a reading selection on the conquest of yellow fever.Day 2-3: instructions for a webquest: small groups of students each investigate and make a presentation on a specific scientist (starting with two sug
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7th - 10th
Tundra - WebQuest
The tundra biome is a cold and treeless plain where harsh conditions make it hard for plants and animals alike to survive. Your students will read for information and learn all about this fascinating land biome that covers about 20% of the Earth’s land surface. Supports:CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.RI.4.1-8.1CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.RI.4.2-8.2Answer Key includedI added an Easel version of this webquest. I made the links active within Easel and provided answer boxes. You can assign it from Google classroom or
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4th - 7th
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Also included in: Land Biomes Bundle A Collection of WebQuests
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