Planets and the Solar System - WebQuest & Word Search Puzzle
By Innovations in Technology
In this lesson, students learn about the Solar System as they complete 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. Additionally, a word search puzzle with answer key is included, perfect for early finishers or to use as a part of the lesson.
This activity is perfect for a science or technology class. This lesson was designed for middle school (grades 6-8) but could be used in upper elementary as well. This 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
• Learning about the Solar System WebQuest Activity (print and
editable digital files included)
• Learning about the Solar System WebQuest Answer Key
• Word Search Puzzle with Answer Key
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Mt. Everest: Trekking up Mt. Everest: Webquest
By Gail Hennessey
In 1923, English mountaineer George Mallory was asked,”Why do you want to climb Mt. Everest?” HIs response, “Because it’s there.” Thousands has been trying to summit the world’s highest mountain peak since this time. Learn about Mt. Everest, Nepal and the Yeti with this webquest! May 29th,2013(60th anniversary of the first successful climb)Lots of extension activities,interesting facts and comprehension questions are included. Addresses several common core standards in social studies and language arts.
Sir Edmund Hillary: A Reading Passage/Activities:
Looking for a reading passage and activities on Sir Edmund Hillary? If, so, check out this resource which is part of my Let's Meet Series. Done in the first person, students will learn about the life of Sir Edmund Hillary, mountaineer, humanitarian and explorer. Also included are Did You Know? Fun Facts, Comprehension Questions, a Map Activity and a Teacher Page with extension activities.
https://www.TeachShare.com/Product/Sir-Edmund-HillaryReading-PassageActivities-7873784?st=9c0a42bffec1aebcfea77a1f6c839cfeIllustrations from Wpclipart.com and openclipart.org
Oceans: Exploring the Ocean Blue:A Webquest/Activities
By Gail Hennessey
If you'd like a student version, just send me a note and I will be happy to send it along. Download the free Ocean Handout, too! https://www.TeachShare.com/Product/World-Oceans-Day-is-June-8th-Ocean-Fun-FactsInteractive-Notebook-Activity-3815482?st=5c0272dd2f4e034444c2a1c6cba708ed
Exploring the Ocean Blue: A Web quest, will introduce students to our oceans. There are nine informative web questions. Fun Facts, comprehension questions,extension activities and links are also provided as is the key. Can be used as part of a unit on oceans, for Earth Day, World Ocean Day or as an activity for a Friday, before a vacation break or as an end of the year activity. This can be a one day class resource or used for a couple of days depending on whether the activities(creative writing/art work/online simulation games, etc.) are used with the students.
1. Check out my web quest on The Blue Planet: NOT JUST FOR EARTH DAY.Learn about the history of Earth Day and, our planet, EARTH, with informative web quest. There are 14 web questions as well as comprehension questions and a Did You Know? fun fact section. The teacher page includes extension activities, the key, and additional links: The Blue Planet: A Webquest(Great for Earth Day)
2. Learn about Jacques Cousteau with this Reader's Theater Script: Oceanographer, photographer,filmmaker, scientist, writer, inventor, Cousteau spent his life studying the oceans and the marine life that lived in the oceans. His books and films on his studies sparked much interest in our oceans and created an awareness about the need for marine conservation. Part of my Ms. Bie Ografee Talk Show Series where Jacques Cousteau is a guest on her talk show and answers questions of her studio audience. There are 10 audience questioners, a Did You Know? section, comprehension questions, a teacher section with extension activities, links and the key.Jacques Cousteau: A Reader's Theater Script
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Solar System Project - Planets of the Solar System - WebQuest - Digital Resource
By Teaching Works
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:
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Perfect for Independent Study, Sub Plans, and More!
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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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Science Digital Project - Human Body Systems - Solar System Planets - WebQuests
By Teaching Works
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.
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.
Why You’ll Love This Bundle:
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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Solar System Project - Planets of the Solar System - WebQuest & Games BUNDLE
By Teaching Works
This bundle of interactive solar system projects and activities will get your grade 3-6 students excited about space! Perfect for teaching the planets of the solar system in a fun and meaningful way, these digital resources bring science to life through hands-on learning and project-based activities.
What’s Included in This Solar System Bundle:
1. Solar System Planets Digital WebQuest Project-Based Learning Activity
Embark on a journey through the planets of the solar system with Dr. Serena Twinkletoepoot, an astronaut searching for NASA interns! In this solar system project, students will research each planet of the solar system to help identify the home planets of three space creatures. They’ll also create a solar system map to guide these creatures back home. Using provided research links and activity pages, students complete one solar system activity per planet, discovering if they’re ready for a role with NASA.
2. Solar System Planets Digital Memory Matching Game
Test your students' knowledge of the planets of the solar system with this fun, no-prep solar system activity! This memory matching game is perfect for reviewing key facts and reinforcing learning about the solar system in an engaging way.
3. Solar System Planets Kaboom Game
This exciting solar system activity will keep students asking to play! While they enjoy the game, they’ll be reviewing their knowledge of the planets of the solar system. This KABOOM game is an ideal solar system activity for reviews, centers, and even sub plans.
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Your students will be thrilled to explore Mercury, Venus, Earth, Mars, Jupiter, Saturn, Uranus, and Neptune while mastering essential information about the planets of the solar system!
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By Abigail J McClellan
This comprehensive GOOGLE DRIVE research project is everything you need in order for students to complete independent research on habitats!! It is the PERFECT to assign students so they can complete this at home or independently or in a paperless classroom! It includes over 16 pages of graphic organizers (with an example!), vocabulary terms, and quizzes. It is easy to use and an awesome research project that your students will love! You will be provided with a Google folder that includes 8 resources. The first is How-To-Use Guide that gives a layout of every single thing you will be assigning to your students. It also includes various types of graphic organizers for student modifications.
Habitats:
•Freshwater Habitat
•Ocean Habitat
•Rainforest Habitat
•Polar Habitat
•Grassland Habitat
•Desert Habitat
•Mountain Habitat
•Temperate Forest Habitat
What is included?
- Access to a Google Drive folder containing 8 resources:
1. How-To-Use Teacher Guide- Shares main ideas, student outcomes, materials, standards/curriculum connections, and assessment/grading. You also get to see an overview of all the documents that are shared with the students.
2. Habitat Research List - This list includes the habitats available for research from the National Geographic website.
3. National Geographic Kids Website Guide- This document provides students with a detailed description on how to use the National Geographic Kids website, including pictures and steps.
4. Vocabulary Terms- 8 vocabulary terms and definitions related to this project: grasslands, deserts, mountain, temperate forest, freshwater, ocean, rainforest, polar.
5. Vocabulary Quiz- This 8 question vocabulary quiz (format: Google Survey) is taken right from the vocabulary terms document.
6. Research Graphic Organizer - Graphic organizer for students to record their individual habitat research. Includes an example!
7. Student Checklist and Project Reflection- This is this the final part of this research project. Students are asked (format: Google Survey) to fill out a checklist marking if they completed all aspects of the research project. They then reflect on what they did well on, what they can improve on, what they learned, and if they enjoyed the research project.
8. Terms of Use Page
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Google Drive Research Project Ultimate Bundle!
By Abigail J McClellan
ALL 18 OF MY HIGHLY-RATED GOOGLE DRIVE RESEARCH & MINI RESEARCH PROJECTS IN ONE PLACE!
This massive Google Drive Research Project & Mini Research Project ultimate bundle is everything you need if you are looking for online resources to assign to your students. Whether you are in person, distance learning, or a combination of both - you will find this bundle useful in your classroom!! These fun and engaging research projects encourage research skills using National Geographic Kids & various graphic organizers, content-specific vocabulary knowledge, and self-reflection skills! It is easy to use and an awesome way to assign independent research project that BOTH you and your students will love! Be sure to check out the individual products for a more detailed description / preview of what is included :)
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GOOGLE DRIVE RESEARCH PROJECTS:
- Access to all 10 of my Google Drive research products, each containing the following resources (176 pages total):
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- Access to all 8 of my Google Drive Mini Research Products, each containing the following resources (142 pages total):
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"At times teaching remotely and in the classroom at the same time. At other times my entire class is remote. I am always looking for a variety of ways to teach, practice skills, and cover standards. This resource is a great addition to my lessons. The students found it easy to follow and enjoyed it as well. I found it to be an easy way to assess learning." - Christine E.
"I have loved this resource. During this period of distance learning, it has made it so easy to continue doing projects with my students without releasing my elementary students to the wide open web to stumble upon inappropriate content." - Mysti R.
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Google Drive Research Projects MEGA BUNDLE
By Abigail J McClellan
All of my Google Drive Research Projects in one DISCOUNTED bundle! Save *BIG* when purchasing the Google Drive Research Projects MEGA BUNDLE!
This huge Google Drive Research Project mega bundle is everything you need if you are looking for online resources to assign to your students. Whether you are in person, distance learning, or a combination of both - you will find this bundle useful in your classroom!! These fun and engaging research projects encourage 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 BOTH you and your students will love! Be sure to check out the following products for a more detailed description / preview of what is included :)
This bundle includes the following GOOGLE DRIVE research projects:
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- Access to all 10 of my Google Drive research products, each containing the following resources (176 pages total):
See what others are saying!
"At times teaching remotely and in the classroom at the same time. At other times my entire class is remote. I am always looking for a variety of ways to teach, practice skills, and cover standards. This resource is a great addition to my lessons. The students found it easy to follow and enjoyed it as well. I found it to be an easy way to assess learning." - Christine E.
"I have loved this resource. During this period of distance learning, it has made it so easy to continue doing projects with my students without releasing my elementary students to the wide open web to stumble upon inappropriate content." - Mysti R.
"My students enjoyed the activities in this. The work was engaging and everything was easy to use." - Emily Y.
"Great resource. My students loved it. Very easy to use!" - Yvette J.
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Google Drive Research Project BUNDLE #2
By Abigail J McClellan
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!!):
THIS BUNDLE #2 INCLUDES:
Google Drive Planet Research Project
Google Drive Native American Research Project
Google Drive Habitat Research Project
Google Drive National Parks Research Project
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WebQuest - Natural Disasters - 15 Questions Hurricanes Earthquakes Tornadoes
By Quick Assignment Central
This WebQuest includes 15 questions - each with a link for students to explore to find the answer to the questions.
Includes a comprehensive answer key.
Written at a 9th grade level but suitable for many grades.
Mt. Everest: Trekking up Mt. Everest: Webquest
By Gail Hennessey
In 1923, English mountaineer George Mallory was asked,”Why do you want to climb Mt. Everest?” HIs response, “Because it’s there.” Thousands has been trying to summit the world’s highest mountain peak since this time. Learn about Mt. Everest, Nepal and the Yeti with this webquest! May 29th,2013(60th anniversary of the first successful climb)Lots of extension activities,interesting facts and comprehension questions are included. Addresses several common core standards in social studies and language arts.
Sir Edmund Hillary: A Reading Passage/Activities:
Looking for a reading passage and activities on Sir Edmund Hillary? If, so, check out this resource which is part of my Let's Meet Series. Done in the first person, students will learn about the life of Sir Edmund Hillary, mountaineer, humanitarian and explorer. Also included are Did You Know? Fun Facts, Comprehension Questions, a Map Activity and a Teacher Page with extension activities.
https://www.TeachShare.com/Product/Sir-Edmund-HillaryReading-PassageActivities-7873784?st=9c0a42bffec1aebcfea77a1f6c839cfeIllustrations from Wpclipart.com and openclipart.org
Oceans: Exploring the Ocean Blue:A Webquest/Activities
By Gail Hennessey
If you'd like a student version, just send me a note and I will be happy to send it along. Download the free Ocean Handout, too! https://www.TeachShare.com/Product/World-Oceans-Day-is-June-8th-Ocean-Fun-FactsInteractive-Notebook-Activity-3815482?st=5c0272dd2f4e034444c2a1c6cba708ed
Exploring the Ocean Blue: A Web quest, will introduce students to our oceans. There are nine informative web questions. Fun Facts, comprehension questions,extension activities and links are also provided as is the key. Can be used as part of a unit on oceans, for Earth Day, World Ocean Day or as an activity for a Friday, before a vacation break or as an end of the year activity. This can be a one day class resource or used for a couple of days depending on whether the activities(creative writing/art work/online simulation games, etc.) are used with the students.
1. Check out my web quest on The Blue Planet: NOT JUST FOR EARTH DAY.Learn about the history of Earth Day and, our planet, EARTH, with informative web quest. There are 14 web questions as well as comprehension questions and a Did You Know? fun fact section. The teacher page includes extension activities, the key, and additional links: The Blue Planet: A Webquest(Great for Earth Day)
2. Learn about Jacques Cousteau with this Reader's Theater Script: Oceanographer, photographer,filmmaker, scientist, writer, inventor, Cousteau spent his life studying the oceans and the marine life that lived in the oceans. His books and films on his studies sparked much interest in our oceans and created an awareness about the need for marine conservation. Part of my Ms. Bie Ografee Talk Show Series where Jacques Cousteau is a guest on her talk show and answers questions of her studio audience. There are 10 audience questioners, a Did You Know? section, comprehension questions, a teacher section with extension activities, links and the key.Jacques Cousteau: A Reader's Theater Script
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