Critical thinking physics webquests

Computer Science - Technology, Critical Thinking, Robotics

Grades:

6th - 9th

Types:

Research, Activities

NGSS:

MS-PS3-1

Computer Science Webquest: 8 Ways Computer Technology Solves Real Problems

Created by

Hauger History

From artificial intelligence to artificial limbs, computer science is changing lives, and the way we work and find solutions to problems. These 8 (actually 10 with an added nonprofit example!) scenarios present problems in life (such as car safety, and graffiti), ask students to think and reflect quietly about these problems cause damage and how computers might solve them, and then show cutting edge videos from the past 3 years that employ solutions using computers and automation. Updated for 2

Subjects:

Grades:

6th - 9th

Types:

Worksheets

Hubble Space Telescope Activity Webquest and Video Worksheet

Created by

Sunrise Science

This Hubble Space Telescope Activity includes a scavenger hunt webquest and a video worksheet that goes along with NOVA's Invisible Universe Revealed documentary. This 2-part activity gives students an appreciation for the amazing story, design, and contributions of the Hubble Space Telescope. The technological planning and troubleshooting that went into the success of this space telescope is remarkable. Students get to learn about this in the documentary.The first activity is a webquest or “sca

Subjects:

Astronomy, Engineering, Physics

Grades:

6th - 8th

NGSS:

MS-ESS1-3

Also included in: Space Activities Bundle | Moon Phases | Planets | Solar System | Middle School

St. Patrick's Day DIGITAL Escape Room: Irish History Amazing Race Breakout

Created by

Katie Surly

Totally Paperless! Visit 5 mystery locations across Ireland and Northern Ireland learning about Irish culture and history in this digital escape room! NOTE: This product does not go in depth into St. Patrick's life or history. Students learn at the first location that St. Patrick's day was originally a religious holiday, but today it is a celebration of all things Irish. This breakout goes in depth into Irish culture, history, geography, music and literature, World Heritage Sites, and more.If

Subjects:

Critical Thinking, Social Studies - History, St. Patrick's Day

Grades:

3rd - 6th

Also included in: BREAKOUT GROWING BUNDLE: All Digital Escape Rooms!

Electrical Circuits Virtual Lab Activity and Webquest [Distance Learning]

Created by

The Trendy Science Teacher

Incorporate TECHNOLOGY into your next electricity lesson with this PRINT & GO virtual lab activity and web-quest (with answer key). This activity gives students the opportunity to practice building simple series and parallel circuits via an online virtual lab. No set-up required! Just print and go.This lab is perfect for distance learning, flipped classrooms & online courses and includes a printable version as well as a digital Google Slides version.This activity takes students to 3 webs

Subjects:

The Trendy Science Teacher

Grades:

8th - 11th

Types:

Simulations

Chernobyl Nuclear Disaster WebQuest- Print and Digital

Created by

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:

Read it Write it Learn it

Digital Escape Room: Escape the Misinformation Newsroom, Real News vs Fake News

Created by

Want to help your middle and high school ELA students learn how to avoid bias, consipiracies, and misinformation online? Escape the Newsroom is a FUN and meaningful activity that helps students to apply two methods of evaluating online sources in a hands-on way. Students learn the SIFT method (Stop, Investigate, Find trusted coverage, Trace to the original) and the CRAP method (Currency, Reliability, Authority, and Purpose). They apply the methods to various websites--some which are completely r

Subjects:

Close Reading, Critical Thinking, English Language Arts

Grades:

7th - 10th

Types:

Innovations in Technology

CCSS:

RI.7.6

, RI.7.7

, RI.7.8

, RI.7.9

, RI.7.10

...

"Rube Goldberg" Simple Machines WebQuest & Construction Project

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Learning about Simple Machines with a "Rube Goldberg" construction project gives students an opportunity to research information and then apply that knowledge to a hands-on project they design and build with their team. First, students complete a short WebQuest / Internet Scavenger Hunt to learn (or reinforce) the basics of simple machines. Then, with their team, they design and build a project that utilizes that knowledge from recycled materials. The project was created for grades 7-8 but co

Subjects:

Career and Technical Education, Engineering, Physics

Grades:

6th - 8th

Types:

Projects

Winter Olympics History DIGITAL Escape Room: Amazing Race Breakout

Created by

Katie Surly

Your students' applications have been selected to participate in the Winter Olympics edition of The Amazing Race! They will complete challenges in this completely PAPERLESS adventure to learn about the history of the Winter Olympic Games around the world and reach the ultimate destination, the 2022 Beijing Olympic Winter Games. If you are familiar with Breakout EDU, this is a digital escape room that is completely PAPERLESS! (Some students may want to use scratch paper to write down a cipher, b

Subjects:

Critical Thinking, Social Studies - History, Winter

Grades:

3rd - 6th

Also included in: BREAKOUT GROWING BUNDLE: All Digital Escape Rooms!

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:

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

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:

That Rocks Math Science and ELA

Also included in: Sound Unit Bundle

Newton's Three Laws of Motion Webquest

Created by

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

Subjects:

Basic Principles, Physics, Science

Grades:

6th - 8th

Types:

Critical Thinking, Reading, U.S. History

Also included in: Six Science Webquests Bundle

My Brother Sam is Dead — Hyperlinked PDF project to accompany novel

Created by

Ms Cookie

This hyperlinked PDF is designed for use on a computer or tablet to be completed with the reading of the book My Brother Sam is Dead by James and Christopher Collier. It includes questions and activities for each chapter, some based on the book and some based on videos and articles hyperlinked within this PDF (perfect for iPads or Chromebooks).Additional information and activities enrich the experience of reading the book and are aligned with Common Core State Standards. Hyperlinked sites includ

Subjects:

Grades:

4th - 8th

CCSS:

...

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

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:

Innovations in Technology

Also included in: Sound Unit Bundle

Newton's Laws: The Physics of Force & Motion Webquest & Word Search Puzzle

Created by

This webquest / Internet scavenger hunt is a perfect one day activity for middle schoolers to learn more about the Sir Isaac Newton's laws of physics and their application. In addition, they'll learn a little about some of the other things Newton was famous for!Lesson includes resources for the teacher and student, the student handout and an answer key. An editable version of the student questions is included that can be used as a printed handout or completed digitally. Additionally, a word s

Subjects:

Computer Science - Technology, Engineering, Physics

Grades:

6th - 8th

Types:

Research

The Big Game 2024 Escape Room | Football Digital Breakout

Created by

Digital Breakout Guy

Make your Big Game week more fun with with this engaging, digital escape room! Updated for 2024! This escape room includes 9 critical thinking and puzzle locks perfect for sharpening research skills and a never give up attitude. Quick and easy setup plus clear student directions make this activity perfect for individuals, groups, or even substitute days, too! Did I mention that this breakout is editable?!? Use as is, add, or subtract questions and then post the link through Google Classroom, a

Subjects:

Critical Thinking, Holidays/Seasonal, Library Skills

Grades:

4th - 8th

Gravity Internet Scavenger Hunt WebQuest Activity

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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

Gravity & Orbits Virtual Lab

Created by

Laney Lee

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

Subjects:

Astronomy, Physics

Grades:

6th - 8th

NGSS:

MS-ESS1-2

Also included in: Earth's Place in the Universe 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:

General Science, Physics, Science

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

Waves 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! THIS RESOURCE INCLUDES:A PDF version of all documentsA Google Slides version- Ideal for posting directly to Google ClassroomFrom the webquest, students will:Learn about basic wave properties and characteristics (wavelength, amplitude, and frequency)Describe how waves are classified into 2 main categories (mechanical and electromagnetic)Apply learning

Subjects:

Grades:

6th - 9th

Types:

Computer Science - Technology, Critical Thinking, For All Subject Areas

NGSS:

MS-PS4-1

, MS-PS4-2

, HS-PS4-1

, HS-PS4-3

Also included in: Waves - Interactive videos, Extension Activities, and Webquest

Webquest or Internet Scavenger Hunt Grades 5-10

Created by

Linda McCormick

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 engaging questions that your students will enjoy locating the answers for. There is a chart where they are asked to answer questions, provide the URL where the information is found, and to writ

Subjects:

Grades:

5th - 10th

CCSS:

RI.5.1

, RI.6.1

, RI.7.1

, RI.8.1

, RI.9-10.1

Also included in: Social Studies, Science, Language Arts, & Health Webquest Bundle

Types/Forms of Energy Webquest (GREAT SUB PLANS OR DISTANCE ED!)

Created by

Huge House of Science

This WebQuest covers Types/Forms of Energy (Electrical, Chemical, Nuclear etc.)This WebQuest Includes:Short video clips (with built in links) to help introduce students to the conceptsSelf-Grading Multiple choice questionsOnline text that can easily be made into audio with online resources for students with accommodation concernsWhat are people saying about Google Form resources from Huge House of Science? "...So easy to use..." “It was really organized and easy to use!” "I had to get a sub unex

Subjects:

General Science, Physical Science, Physics

Grades:

5th - 8th

Types:

Worksheets, Activities

NGSS:

MS-PS3-4

, MS-PS3-2

, MS-PS3-3

, MS-PS3-5

, MS-PS3-1

Also included in: NEVER WORRY ABOUT MIDDLE SCHOOL SCIENCE SUB PLANS AGAIN!

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: