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Earth sciences webquests for Microsoft Word
Geologic Time WebQuest | Earth Science, History of the Earth
Berkeley has a really nice interactive website about Geologic Time. This WebQuest walks students through the interactive in Part I, and in Part II, they get to research a dinosaur of their choice. This usually took my students one class period (40ish minutes). I used it in my 7th grade Earth Science class (I no longer teach 7th grade).The document is in Word, so feel free to modify it as needed for your class.*******WARNING: WEBSITES CHANGE ALL THE TIME. This is out of my control, and sometimes
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6th - 8th
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Also included in: The BIG Middle School Earth Science Bundle!
Cycles of Matter Webquest
Updated as of 01/20/23!! This webquest takes students through animations of the water cycle, carbon, oxygen and phosphorus cycles, and nitrogen cycle. There are fill-in-the-blank and short answer questions that go along with each animation. This activity introduces students to the big idea that all matter is recycled and is never created or destroyed. *Answer Key included
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7th - 12th
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Greenhouse Gases and Climate Change Data Analysis Virtual Lab
Updated links as of March 2022. This lab for in-person or distance learning uses a variety of data from NOAA and other websites to help your students understand greenhouse gases, where they are found and whether they are increasing or decreasing. Then, students analyze data about the effects of climate change with real-time data about temperature, precipitation and other data. Then, students delve into longer term data including ice-core data.This lab walks students through each graph and data s
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9th - 12th, Higher Education
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NGSS:
HS-ESS3-3
, HS-ESS3-1
, HS-ESS3-5
Also included in: AP Environmental Science Unit 9 Bundle
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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Meteorology Webquest
In this webquest, students practice being real-world meteorologists forecasting and interpreting weather maps. They use current weather websites to track current conditions and to predict future conditions. They explore the different types of weather maps meteorologists use to track different aspects of the weather. The webquest allows ample room to individualized student exploration. Students can explore different types of maps of their interest, as well as different places around the world
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6th - 9th
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Landform Web Quest
So many landforms, so little time! If you are looking for a comprehensive, student-centered activity covering landforms, then you have found it! This 20 question WebQuest is designed for the middle or high school student to research and cite evidence on all of the major landforms. Check out the preview and enjoy!
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7th - 11th
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Ozone Depletion Data Analysis 5E Lab-- Computer Lab
Use this inquiry lab with in-person or distance learning students. 7 pages for students with key included. This lab is not a simulation, but rather looking at data from various sources.Time: 2-4 days (90 minutes to 3 hours depending on level of students and whether you choose to assign the elaborate and evaluate)Students use real online data to determine trends in ozone depletion around the globe and trends in ozone-depleting chemicals along with the science and current trends.Use with Environme
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9th - 12th, Higher Education
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NGSS:
HS-ESS3-6
, HS-ESS3-4
Also included in: AP Environmental Science Unit 9 Bundle
Ecological Footprint Activity (updated 2018), AP Environmental Science
Have students use an online ecological footprint calculator to determine their personal Earth Overshoot day, their ecological footprint, how many earths would be needed if every human lived like they do, etc. Then students go deeper into data and compare their results with data from other countries around the world. Internet access required for this activity.
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9th - 12th
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Coriolis Effect/Ocean Currents Webquest for Online/Remote/Distance Learning
Need a resource your kids can do online? This webquest is designed to allow students to teach themselves about the Coriolis Effect, El Nino, and the causes of ocean currents and their effect on Earth's climate. These websites do an excellent job of walking students through these concepts. The Coriolis Effect can be particularly confusing, but the website's use of animations, images, and simple, straightforward laguage has consistently helped my students to understand these difficult concepts.
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9th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
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HS-ESS2-2
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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Winds Webquest
In this interactive webquest, students self-guide themselves in explorations of local winds, global winds and the coriolois effect. Students explore interactives, articles, and play games as pilots and sailors using their knowledge of the winds.
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6th - 9th
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Virtual Weathering and Erosion Lab Activity
This is a great virtual lab for teaching students about weathering and erosion, but not having to deal with the mess of sand trays and water all over the classroom. It is also great to use as a make-up lab if a student misses a hands on weathering and erosion lab.
Students watch a video on the weathering and erosion experiment, and complete the questions on the lab sheet.
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7th - 12th
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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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Air pollution webquest
Students will explore 7 webquest categories which all relate to air quality and pollution. I allowed my students to choose 4 to explore and research. *This is a word document that you may edit and will need to in order to change the county of your school and city where you live*
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6th - 11th
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Environmental Science "Soils Investigation" Lab
Student Internet investigation that explores the topic of soils. The lab utilizes websites from the NRCS (National Resources Conservation Service) and allows students to study soils and soil types in your area/region. Maps and interactive GIS data are featured as well as a new application called "SoilWeb" that works with Google Earth and GPS to determine local soil types by using computers and smart phones.(I use this lab for my Advanced Placement Environmental Science class but it can also be
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9th - 12th
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Earth/Space Internet Activity "Landforms, Weathering and Erosion"
Student Internet investigation that explores the subject of landforms, weathering and erosion. The activity is divided into three parts. Part one investigates what defines a landform and the four main types of mountains. Part two explores the different types of weathering and its effects on everyday materials. Part three discusses soils, erosional forces, mass movements and their effects.The latest links containing images and data are presented as well for these topics. I use this computer lab
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6th - 10th
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MS-ESS2-3
, MS-ESS2-2
, MS-ESS2-1
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
Rainforest Webquest (animals / ecosystems / Internet / Earth Day / Science)
This purchase is for a webquest that focuses on our planet's rain forests. The 18-question assignment will help students learn about: layers of the rain forest, continents, food webs, animals, insects, birds, and food chains.The assignment is perfect for a one hour class period using technology or for a homework assignment during any animal or ecosystem unit.The file is provided as MS-Word so you can make any modifications you need.Thank you for your purchase and for taking the time to leave me
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6th - 10th
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Earth/Space Internet Activity "Relative and Absolute Dating: Fossils"
This activity/review aligns with the Common Core State Standards: "STANDARD 7 - The Earth The competent science teacher understands the dynamic nature of the Earth and recognizes that its features and structures result from natural processes. Knowledge Indicators - The competent science teacher: 7C. understands the scope of geologic time and the continuing physical changes of the Earth through time. 7D. understands the interrelationships between living organisms and Earth's resources."Student In
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6th - 10th
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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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Layers of the Earth Webquest
Students explore the composition, densities, and thickness of each layer of the Earth. Students use an interactive website to answer questions and fill in the blanks about the layers.
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6th - 8th
water quality bioindicator human impact digital virtual lab biodiversity
Ideally, field experience is best when learning about ecosystems however circumstances may limit this possibility. This activity is equipped with a virtual interactive to be used remotely or in a 1:1 classroom setting as a virtual lab review activity or a virtual prelab activity concentrating on measuring water quality through macroinvertebrate bioindicators. The interactive was created by me through Google slides and does not require any flash support. This is a real application of how biodiver
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8th - 11th
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Water Cycle Webquest
This is a simple Webquest that requires the learner to obtain information from four Website links to answer the questions. The Webquest teaches the student about the parts of the cycle, the terminology associated to the water cycle, and causes them to think and apply some of that information. It is designed so that they can work on it one day in class and should be able to get most of it completed.
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7th - 10th
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Washington State Geography Webquest No-Prep Packet for Remote Learning
We live in an awesome state with so many diverse subjects to study! This unit uses maps and websites to help your students research the state of Washington independently. This learning format is perfect for high-achievers who finish early, or students who are learning remotely.Use the fact sheet to have students try and name 10 places or facts about Washington before beginning your state unit. Then use the same assessment at the end of the unit to document student growth. Maps: This unit include
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6th - 9th
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