Environment Webquests

Explore the World of Matter with Our State of Matter Webquest! This interactive journey through solids, liquids, and gases is tailored for Grade 5 students. Integrating STEM principles, it encourages young learners to explore, experiment, and reflect on the fascinating world of matter. Perfect for in-class learning or homeschooling, this webquest transforms abstract concepts into tangible learning experiences, fostering scientific curiosity and understanding.

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• Hands-on Activities: Engage students with practical, interactive experiments.
• Comprehensive Activity Booklet: Includes all necessary resources for a thorough understanding of matter.
• STEM Integration: Encourages critical thinking and application of scientific principles.

What’s Included:

• Interactive Webquest: A dynamic journey through the states of matter.
• Activity Booklet: Comprehensive and easy-to-follow.
• Engaging Resources: Videos, experiments, and reflection activities.
• Curriculum Alignment: Meets Grade 5 Ontario Science Curriculum standards under "Understanding Matter and Energy: Properties of and Changes in Matter."

Curriculum Alignment: This webquest aligns with the Grade 5 Ontario Science Curriculum, addressing expectations related to identifying properties of solids, liquids, and gases, and understanding the changes of state through heat or cooling. It supports hands-on investigations and the development of scientific inquiry skills, enhancing students' understanding of matter and its interactions in the physical world.

Why You Need It: Transform abstract science concepts into engaging and tangible learning experiences. This webquest is designed to foster scientific curiosity and deepen understanding, making it an invaluable resource for any Grade 5 classroom.

This engaging Arctic Tundra WebQuest will foster collaboration among your students. They can work with partners (I find students are most engaged this way) to find out about the arctic tundra as you act as the facilitator. This is a great activity to do in the winter to see how plants and animals that live in the cold all year long survive!

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Explore Microplastics in the Environment with an Engaging WebQuest!

This 8-question WebQuest introduces students to the impact of microplastics on the environment, promoting critical thinking and research skills.

• Student-Centered Learning: Students investigate reliable resources to answer meaningful questions about microplastics and their effects.
• Comprehensive & Ready-to-Use: Covers essential topics like environmental impact, sources of microplastics, and potential solutions, with an included answer key.
• Time-Saving: All links and resources are provided—no extra prep required!

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In this lesson, students learn interesting facts about environmental science and the work of Rachel Carson as they complete several projects including a WebQuest (Internet Scavenger Hunt) to answer questions about the topic.    A complete answer key is provided for the WebQuest for easy grading, along with resources for both teachers and students.  The student questions are included in both a print version and a digital (editable) version to make it easy for students to complete the lesson digitally or on paper.  Also included with this lesson is a word search puzzle which is perfect for early finishers or as a part of the lesson. 

This lesson is intended to be an introduction to the topic and was designed for middle school (grades 6-8) but could be used in high school as well.  This lesson could be used in a science, history or technology class and is appropriate for Earth Day.  It is also a great lesson to leave for a substitute teacher!

This lesson is great for distance learning/remote learning. You can upload it to your school's learning management system (Google Classroom, Edmodo, Canvas, etc.) or share with students via Google Drive.

Files included:

· Teacher & Student Resources

· Environmental Science & The Work of Rachel Carson WebQuest Activity (print and editable digital files included)

· Environmental Science & The Work of Rachel Carson WebQuest Answer Key

· Word Search Puzzle – Environmental Science & The Work of Rachel Carson (includes answer key)

Approximate Lesson Duration:

· WebQuest - 1 (50 minute) class period

· Word Search Puzzle – 20-30 minutes

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Do you want to help your students better understand global issues? Do you want to motivate your students to learn about the environment? Then download this BUNDLE Nuclear Energy, Global Warming and Climate Change Activity WebQuests!

When you purchase this scavenger hunt resource, you'll receive the activity in both print and digital formats. The research questions provided allow for scaffolded instruction that can be completed individually, in pairs, or in small groups. You can even use this lesson as a fun team-building or gamified activity. Your students are guaranteed to learn more about wildfires with this high-quality, no-prep resource!

NUCLEAR ENERGY WEBQUEST

Students will learn about the pros and cons of nuclear energy, nuclear reactions, radioactive waste, meltdowns, policies, and more with this in-person or virtual learning WebQuest!

GLOBAL WARMING/CLIMATE CHANGE WEBQUEST

They will learn the difference between weather and climate, understand the signs and causes of climate change, how climates have changed throughout history, greenhouse gases, the Paris Agreement, and what they can do to slow this process.

This resource includes:

• Multi-part question WebQuest/scavenger hunts
• **The URLs provided in these WebQuests are not 'live.' They are kept very simple so that students can easily type the URLs in the search bar to hunt for their answers. Text boxes are all set, and ready to go!
• Reflection questions
• Instructions & Answer Key
• Website evaluation form
• Live links are provided on the last page of the resource
• Terms of Use

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• Endangered Animal WebQuest

This is a set of posters that covers 7 classifications of animals: amphibians, reptiles, insects, mammals, birds, fish, and spiders.

The first poster features one animal and a list of basic features that animals in that group have. The second poster shows several animals from that group and lists common animals found in that group. It also lists unusual animals in the group to stimulate student's thinking; especially if they are going to do report writing. There is a worksheet on which students can compare animal groups as well as a suggested video that they can watch to gather information from while filling out the worksheet.

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Do you want to make learning about nuclear power engaging? Do you struggle to motivate your students to learn about this topic? Then download this Nuclear Energy Activity a Research WebQuest! Your students will improve their research skills and be engaged and motivated with this no-prep WebQuest. Your students will learn about the pros and cons of nuclear energy, nuclear reactions, radioactive waste, meltdowns, policies, and more!

When you purchase this scavenger hunt resource, you'll receive the activity in both print and digital formats. The research questions provided allow for scaffolded instruction that can be completed individually, in pairs, or in small groups. You can even use this lesson as a fun team-building or gamified activity. Your students are guaranteed to learn more about wildfires with this high-quality, no-prep resource!

➟This resource includes:

• 14 multi-part question WebQuest/scavenger hunt with relevant questions (The URLs provided in this WebQuest are not 'live.' They are kept very simple so that students can easily type the URLs in the search bar to hunt for their answers). Text boxes are all set, and ready to go!
• Reflection questions
• Instructions & Answer Key
• Website evaluation form
• Live links are provided on the last page of the resource
• Terms of Use

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• Are you a classroom teacher or a science teacher that needs to save yourself some time?
• Are you looking for some great visuals for your students?
• This bundle of science posters can help you with both. They can be used as anchor charts for lessons. They also make great bulletin boards that students can refer to again and again.

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Do you want to make learning about Earth Day FUN? Do you struggle to keep your students motivated and engaged? Then download this Bundle of Earth Day Activities! In these team-building activities, students will learn about climate change, biodiversity, endangered animals, pollution, recycling, air pollution, and more!

TRIVIA GAMES

This resource comes with 50+ multiple-choice questions and instructions for three different games. Games can be played while moving around the classroom or sitting in seats or on the floor. Also included is a handout of the trivia for students to use as a quiet activity at their desks.

Questions include:

• To be classified as endangered, a species’ population must have declined by 50%-70% and have less than how many mature individuals?
• What is the main threat to 85% of all threatened and endangered species?
• In 2008, the polar bear was listed as threatened. What is their biggest threat?  

WEBQUEST

This comprehensive research project allows students to explore a variety of topics such as climate change, biodiversity, endangered animals, pollution, and more. It is perfect for small group instruction, substitute plans, homework, and more! When you purchase this scavenger hunt resource, you'll receive the activity in both print and digital formats. The research questions provided allow for scaffolded instruction that can be completed individually, in pairs, or in small groups. You can even use this lesson as a fun team-building or gamified activity. Your students are guaranteed to learn more about Earth Day with this high-quality, no-prep resource!

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• Full Class Activity
• Small Group Instruction
• Homework
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• ... and more!

➟ This Resource Includes:

• Multi-step Question WebQuest (Print + Digital Formats)
• Reflection Questions
• Live links are provided on the last page of the resource
• 50+ unique multiple-choice trivia questions
• Instructions on how to play 3 different trivia games
• Answers (answers to each question are in BOLD)
• Extra handout without answers
• Terms of Use

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Students will learn about birds' different adaptations to help them survive the cold winter months. The quest takes place at Cornell University's Lab of Ornithology. They can work with partners (I find students are most engaged this way) to learn about different adaptations as you act as the facilitator. It is also perfect for individual distance learning.

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Do you want to make learning about Earth Day engaging? Do you want your students to improve their research skills? Then download this Earth Day Activity WebQuest! This comprehensive research project allows students to explore a variety of topics such as climate change, biodiversity, endangered animals, pollution, and more.

This research activity is perfect for small group instruction, substitute plans, homework, and more! When you purchase this scavenger hunt resource, you'll receive the activity in both print and digital formats. The research questions provided allow for scaffolded instruction that can be completed individually, in pairs, or in small groups. You can even use this lesson as a fun team-building or gamified activity. Your students are guaranteed to learn more about Earth Day with this high-quality, no-prep resource!

➟ Ways to Use This Resource:

• Full Class Activity
• Small Group Instruction
• Homework
• Extra Credit
• Substitute Plan
• ... and more!

➟ This Resource Includes:

• Multi-step Question WebQuest (Print + Digital Formats)
• Reflection Questions
• Answer Key
• Live links are provided on the last page of the resource
• Instructions
• Terms of Use

✈️ Click here to follow A World to Explore Store and be the first to know about brand-new games and activities!

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This engaging Types of Energy WebQuest will foster collaboration among your students. They can work with partners (I find students are most engaged this way) to find out about different kinds of energy as you act as the facilitator. It is also perfect for individual distance learning.

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