8th Grade Earth Day Webquests

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 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

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✔How you can use this resource:

• This can be completed in one full 45-minute class
• Great for meaningful homework OR extra credit
• Makes for a great sub plan

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

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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:

• 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!
• Instructions & Answer Key
• Website evaluation form
• Live links are provided on the last page of the resource
• Terms of Use

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These research activities are 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 endangered animals & natural disasters 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:

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

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WEBQUEST

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 with this high-quality, no-prep resource!

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➟ A handout of questions is included to use as quiet seat work!

This resource includes:

• Multi-part question WebQuest/scavenger hunt 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! Live links are provided on the last page of the resource
• 40 unique trivia questions
• HANDOUT of the questions (for quiet seat work)
• Instructions & Answer Key
• Website evaluation form
• Terms of Use

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ENDANGERED ANIMALS

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CLIMATE CHANGE/GLOBAL WARMING

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• Instructions & Answer Key
• Website evaluation form
• Live links are provided on the last page of the resource
• Terms of Use

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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?
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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
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➟ 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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NUCLEAR ENERGY WEBQUEST

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GLOBAL WARMING/CLIMATE CHANGE WEBQUEST

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• 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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• Natural Disasters Trivia for Middle and High School
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• Endangered Animal WebQuest

Do you want to make learning about endangered animals engaging? Do you want your students to improve their research skills and be motivated to learn? Then download this Endangered Animals Activity a Research WebQuest! This comprehensive research project allows students to explore a variety of endangered animals and those at risk of extinction. Students will also explore laws, conservation efforts, and more as they search various websites for the answers.

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 endangered animals 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
• Instructions & Answer Key
• Live links are provided on the last page of the resource
• Website evaluation form
• 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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• Endangered Animal WebQuest
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WEBQUEST

This comprehensive research project allows students to explore a variety of endangered animals and those at risk of extinction. Students will also explore laws, conservation efforts, and more as they search various websites for the answers. 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.

TRIVIA GAMES

With these three engaging trivia games, students will learn about laws, statistics, and information on rhinos, tigers, gorillas, turtles, and more.

These activities are perfect for small group instruction, substitute plans, homework, and more! These individual or team-building activities are ideal for Earth Day, an engaging opener, a brain break, or built into your lesson plans.

This resource comes with 50+ multiple-choice questions and instructions for three different games. 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?

➟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
• Live links are provided on the last page of the resource
• 50+ unique multiple-choice trivia questions
• Instructions for 3 trivia games
• Answer Keys
• Website evaluation form
• Extra handout without answers
• Terms of Use

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