6th Grade Earth Sciences Webquests

Are you looking for online resources to assign your students so they can continuing learning from home? Look no further! This comprehensive GOOGLE DRIVE research project BUNDLE is everything you need in order for students to complete independent research from home or paperless assignments at school. This product encourages research skills using National Geographic Kids & various graphic organizers, content-specific vocabulary knowledge, and self-reflection skills! This resource comes with over 12 pages per product of graphic organizers (with examples!), vocabulary terms, and Google Survey/Quizzes for easy grading. It is easy to use and an awesome independent research project that your students will love! Be sure to check out the individual products for a more detailed description / preview of what is included :)

What is included?

- Access to all 4 Google Drive products, each containing 8-9 resources (30 files total!!):

• How-to-Use Guide - Includes main ideas, student outcomes, materials, standards/curriculum connections, and assessment/grading.
• National Geographic Kids Website Guide - Provides a detailed description of how to use the National Geographic Kids website, including pictures and steps. 
• Vocabulary Terms - ½ sheet definitions of 8 vocabulary words related to each project.
• Vocabulary Quiz - This 8 question quiz assesses the students on their knowledge of the vocabulary words from the vocabulary terms given.
• Individual Research Graphic Organizers - Graphic organizers for students to record their individualized research. It includes an example. 
• Student Checklist and Project Reflection - This is the final part of the research project. Students are asked to fill out a checklist marking if they completed all aspects of the research project. They then can reflect on a few short answer questions.
• Terms of Use page

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Google Drive Native American Research Project

Google Drive Habitat Research Project

Google Drive National Parks Research Project

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Launch your grade 3-6 students into an interactive solar system project that’s out of this world! This unique WebQuest on Google Slides invites them to join a NASA mission with Dr. Serena Twinkletoepoot—a seasoned astronaut on a quest to explore the planets of the solar system. Your students will be thrilled to help solve a galactic mystery through this immersive project-based learning activity!

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Students LOVE This Solar System Project!

Why do students love this solar system project so much? They get to experience real-world science as they dive into a hands-on, project-based learning activity! By becoming “NASA interns,” students feel like true space explorers, connecting to each planet of the solar system in a way that’s both educational and exhilarating.

What’s Included in this WebQuest Resource:

• Digital Reading Passages: Students learn about each of the planets of the solar system with engaging, informative passages and videos that enhance their understanding and set the stage for the solar system activity.
• 23 Google Slides Activity Pages: For each planet and the sun, students complete a dedicated activity page, solidifying their knowledge of the solar system.
• Answer Key: An easy-to-use key is provided to quickly assess student work.
• Project-Based Learning Task Rubric: Assess the project-based task with this ready-to-use rubric.

How to Use This Resource:

1. Introduce the Mission: Use the WebQuest project pages to introduce Dr. Serena Twinkletoepoot’s mission and the challenge of locating the home planets of three mysterious space creatures. This setup gets students excited and ready to embark on their solar system project.
2. Assign the Reading Passages and Activity Pages: Allow students to work independently or in small groups, using the reading passages and videos to guide their answers on each Google Slides activity page. This solar system activity is ideal for self-paced learning in a digital classroom or as a collaborative project.
3. Review and Reflect: Conclude by reviewing each planet of the solar system and discussing what students learned. They can share their favorite parts of the project and reflect on what they enjoyed about the project-based learning activity.

Perfect for Independent Study, Sub Plans, and More!

This solar system project is incredibly versatile, making it ideal for:

• Independent Study: Students can explore the planets of the solar system at their own pace, building research and comprehension skills.
• Substitute Plans: With no prep and clear instructions, this resource is a go-to for subs, keeping students engaged in meaningful solar system activities.
• Homework Assignments: This digital solar system activity is easy to assign as a fun and educational homework task.
• Early Finishers: Use this project-based learning WebQuest to challenge early finishers with an exciting, space-themed activity they can work on independently.

Why You’ll Love This Solar System Activity:

• Immersive & Interactive: Students become fully engaged in this solar system project with an exciting storyline and hands-on tasks.
• Easy to Use in Google Classroom: This WebQuest resource is easy to assign and requires no prep work, so you can dive right into space science.
• Visually Captivating: Beautifully designed slides bring each planet of the solar system to life, ensuring students remember the key facts.

This solar system project is a fantastic way to teach the planets of the solar system while building critical thinking, creativity, and excitement for science. Don’t miss out—launch your students into an unforgettable space adventure today!

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• Solar System Planets Review Game (KABOOM!)
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Ignite your grades 3-6 students' passion for science with this digital resource--our Science Webquest Bundle (Human Body Systems & Solar System Planets), featuring two thrilling and immersive digital project-based learning activities that will take your classroom on an adventure from the human body to the far reaches of space!

What's Included in This Digital Resource:

1. Human Body Systems Digital Project-Based Learning Activity

Meet Dr. Marvin Picklepeppertoot, a quirky doctor who needs your students to step up as medical interns! Before they can join his team, they must diagnose three young patients by exploring the Nervous, Circulatory, Respiratory, Digestive, Skeletal, and Muscular systems.

• • 20-Slide Google Slides Presentation: Engaging and interactive, this presentation guides students through each human body system.
  • Activity Pages for Each System: Students will create information pages for each system, solidifying their understanding.
  • Answer Key: Quickly assess student work with the included answer key.
  • Updated Visuals: Newly enhanced with more realistic visuals of each body system!

2. Solar System Planets Digital Webquest Project-Based Learning Activity

Blast off with Dr. Serena Twinkletoepoot, an astronaut who needs your students to help navigate the solar system and return three stowaway space creatures to their home planets. Students will explore the Sun, Mercury, Venus, Earth, Mars, Jupiter, Saturn, Uranus, and Neptune.

• • 23-Slide Google Slides Presentation: Take your students on a guided tour of the solar system with interactive activities and stunning imagery.
  • Activity Pages for Each Planet & the Sun: Students will research and create activity pages for each celestial body.
  • Reading Comprehension Passages: Enhance understanding with passages about each planet and the sun.
  • Answer Key: Included for quick and easy assessment.

Why You’ll Love This Bundle:

• Double the Adventure: From diagnosing patients to mapping out the solar system, this bundle offers two unique and exciting storylines that will captivate your students.
• Interactive & Engaging: Both resources are packed with hands-on activities and visually stunning presentations that make learning fun and memorable.
• Easy to Use: Perfect for Google Classroom, these ready-to-assign resources make your lesson planning a breeze.
• Real-World Connections: Students will connect classroom learning to real-world careers in medicine and space exploration.

Whether you're looking to expand your science curriculum or simply want to offer your students a fun and educational challenge, our Science Webquest Bundle (Human Body Systems & Solar System Planets) is the perfect solution. Get ready to take your students on an unforgettable journey through the wonders of the human body and the mysteries of the solar system!

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➡️ You may also like our other Solar System Resources

• Solar System Planets Review Game (KABOOM!)
• Solar System Planets Digital Memory Matching Game

➡️ You may also like our other Human Body System Resources

• Human Body Systems Digital Memory Matching Game
• Human Body Systems Review Card Game (KABOOM!)

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• Human Body Systems BUNDLE (Unit, Notes, WebQuest, & Review Game)

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