The
Life Cycle of Frogs: A demonstration
webquest created by the professor, Dr.
Bruce Lewis.
The
Watery World of Pets: Your class is choosing a new pet.
It must be a very special pet, however, because it must live in water.
Your job is to help your class choose which aquatic pet it will have and
where the pet will live. Use the activities in Mary McDaniel's WebQuest
to learn more about aquatic pets. (K-2)
Froggy
Facts! As a scientist, you want to find out why real frogs
behave differently from Kermit the Frog. Your assignment is to take
a real frog and Kermit the Frog to your school science laboratory for observations.
What could possibly be the differences between the two frogs? Tanchonika
Perry's WebQuest will help you with your investigations. (1-2)
Farms:
Do you realize the importance of farms? Well, first graders will have a
fun and exciting time as they learn and discover interesting things about
animals found on a farm, farming equipment, crops that are grown, and sounds
of farm animals. Quincy Jones provides first graders an enjoyable and meaningful
learning experience.
Zoo
Animals: Toni Vinson's webquest
is designed to allow kindergarten students to become more knowledgeable
about animals that can be found at the zoo's in different states.
Waterfowl
Migration and Identification by Jay
Corbitt deals with migration. You will also learn how to distinguish between
different waterfowl birds. Join other naturalists in the field and try
to identify some migratory birds on your own.
Tiffany Raquel Smith hopes you will enjoy learning
about Crocodiles
and Alligators. Join her in exploring the habitat of both alligators
and crocodiles, listening to the calls of alligators and crocodiles, reading
a tale of a crocodile and a story of an alligator, and visiting an alligator
farm.
Endangered
Animals: Here Today and Gone Tomorrow. There
are some animals that are seldom seen on the earth. For example: the Bald
Eagle, the African Elephant, the Giant Panda, and the Brown Pelican. These
animals are endangered. Even here in the State of Tennessee we have endangered
animals. Join Debra D. Perry as she attempts to enhance our knowledge with
the facts and characteristics of endangered animals.
Soaring
Up and Touching Down: During our visit to Reelfoot Lake,
you were probably amazed at the power and grace of the eagles we saw while
on the trip. Eagles, symbols of freedom and power, gracefully soar high
in the air hunting for food, then charge down to get their prey.
However, according to Lydia D. Lay, they are afraid of humans and rarely
attack them. (5)
Give a Hoot
for Barn Owls: Have you ever heard the haunting screech of
the barn owl? The common barn owl has long been associated
with man because of its use of barn lofts and church steeples as nesting
sites. Come learn about this fascinating bird with Carol Knight's
webquest.
Who's that Bird?
How well do you know your backyard birds? Rita Pratt's WebQuest will
help you identify common songbirds. You will enjoy recognizing the difference
between various bird species as you play interactive games and participate
in various activities. You might also like to participate in the
Great Backyard Bird Count.
Yellowstone
Wildlife: Where the Wild Things Are! Yellowstone National
Park was organized in the late 1800s and has since become a hot spot for
visitors from around the world. Join Park Ranger Misti Elliott as you hike
through the back country of this great park. As you journey through the
beautiful scenery - watch out for the wildlife that may be lurking around!
Hanging with Bats:
Shannon Green's WebQuest will take you through an adventure in the land
of bats. Get ready to explore some spooky bat caves! How can
a bat hear so well? What does a bat eat? Do you always believe
what you hear about bats? Bats have been misunderstood animals for
a long time. You will find out the true bat facts in this WebQuest.
READY, SET, .... LET'S GO BATTY!
Wake
Up! The Dinosaurs Are Gone!
Welcome paleontologist to the most exciting dig of the year. We will go
to several digs across the country in order to explore some of the most
interesting sights. We will look for dinosaur bones, eggs, and fossils.
Your tour guide and hostess is Ms. Ruth DeBro.
In
the Company of Whales: This
is Danna Mead's interactive lesson on a fascinating creature of the sea
- the whale, the world's largest mammal. She will help you recognize the
different species of whales, name and recognize various body parts of whales,
describe the special precautions necessary to return captive whales to
their natural habitats, and recognize the place of the whale in the food
chain.
White Death:
"Don't go in the water!", is a phrase that is commonly misunderstood.
Great White sharks have a notorious image, but do we really understand
why this shark is so feared? Get your scuba gear on and get ready
to dive in to the mysterious and amazing world of the Great White shark.
Be careful and keep your eyes open, attacks can happen at any time, according
to Bryan Britt.
Coral
Reefs are beautiful! Anyone who has ever had the opportunity to
see them would agree. But are they necessary? "Do they have a purpose other
than to "look pretty" for scuba divers, snorkelers and folks in glass bottom
boats?", asks Sharon D. Irwin. (5-8)
Going Bananas:
You are an explorer, about to go on a safari to the jungles of Africa --
home of the gorilla. Have you ever observed a gorilla through a glass
wall at the zoo? Have you ever seen a gorilla family interact?
Would you ever want to meet a gorilla in a dark ally? Come with Guide
Elizabeth Watson to the jungle to spy on the gorilla. You may just
find that he's more like you than you thought. Hopefully, you will
gain a better appreciation of this magnificent creature. (6-8)
Here ... Fishy,
Fishy, Fishy!!! Have you ever been fishing? Where did
you go and what did you catch - or do you know what you caught? Christy
Smith's site will lead you on a general historical and geographical tour
of the Tennessee River. You will also learn about how the dams affect
fish habitat. Most importantly, this will allow you to discover the
different species of fish that are common in this winding river.
Reel in the excitement and get hooked on the fun! (6-8)
Sensation
Crustacean involves five different tasty crustaceans. What is a
crustacean? What do they eat? How do they breathe? Enjoy the answers provided
by Ivry Earl and explore a live lobster aquarium. Learn about the world
of seafood.
Endangered
Sea Creatures: Have you ever
seen a loggerhead sea turtle? Have you ever heard of a manatee? Did you
know that many animals are on the verge of becoming extinct? Let's journey
through Amy Porter's WebQuest to find some interesting facts about several
endangered sea creatures.
Grand Slam Turkeys: There
are five major sub-species of the Wild Turkey found in the United States.
When one turkey from each of the five sub-species is harvested, it is called
a Grand Slam. Join renowned hunting guide, Michael Dunaway, on a
quest for a Grand Slam. Grab your gear and let's hit the woods!
(9-12 Biology)
Kill to Survive - Hide to Stay Alive
is a webquest by Kip Green. During this project, you are a wildlife management
park ranger. You know from past hunting experience with a skilled woodsman
that game numbers are attacked every year by animals higher on the food
chain in the woods. What differences exist between the Roadrunner and Wil-e-coyote
and true to life wild predators? How many predator species are in your
hunting area? What are the best ways for you to control them to benefit
all of the parties involved? (10-12 Agscience1A and Hunter Education)
Insects:
Butterflies
of Tennessee -- a webquest for elementary science students who
pretend that they were playing ball at the park when a caterpillar was
observed crawling around. You decided to put it in your pocket and take
it home. After a few days you find that the caterpillar is missing from
the jar. You be the detective and discover what happened to the caterpillar.
(Written by Becky Smith and Jessica Monday.)
Bugging Out
on Beetles: Can you name all the beetles? Wait!
Before you say John, Paul, George, and Ringo, you should know there are
more kinds of beetles than any other kind of animal. There are over
290,000 kinds of beetles and only 4,000 kinds of other animals, according
to Vicki Johnson.
An entomologist is a person who studies Insects.
An insect has many characteristics that we sometimes can't see. One beautiful
insect that fits this category is the Monarch Butterfly, North America's
most popular butterfly. (Written by Staci Herron.)
Untangling
the Web of Spiders: Have you ever wondered how spiders make
webs and why they don't get caught in them? Maybe you would like to know
how many different types of spiders exist. Well wonder no more!
Kesha Coleman's WebQuest can answer these questions and many more.
What's the Diff?
You have been named a future Critter Detective by Master Inspector Penny
Lindsey. And you have been assigned the mission of finding the differences
between insects and spiders. Do you accept this insecterrific, spiderterrific
challenge? (3rd)
Sweeping
the Swamps: Your father has just inherited five acres of
swamp land in Water Valley, Mississippi. Your mother loves this location
and wants to build her dream home as soon as possible. Your father can
finally have a pond dug to raise catfish. But, first, you must rid this
mud-ugly mosquito infested, swamp land of those blood-thirsty insects.
Written by Rita Dickerson. (3-4)
Wiggle Worms:
Have you ever wondered how dirt is made? True, it has always been
here, but dirt has to be tossed and turned so that plants can grow in the
dirt. Dirt also has to have nutrients in it so plants can grow.
One of the ways that this happens to the dirt is with the help of wiggling
earthworms. Join Kyle Imel on this learning adventure. Take off your
shoes and socks and feel the dirt squish between your toes as we dig for
worms!
Human Beings:
Eating
a Wide Variety of Foods: When
playing sports would you like to have an extra "edge"? Has your coach
every ask you "Did you eat your Wheaties this morning?" In this webquest/unit
by Dana Rhodes and Polly Gregory, you are going to learn about proper nutrition
so you can feel like doing the things you would like to do.
What
A Tangled Food Web We Eat! Pamela N. Yancy-Webber's interactive
lesson on the food chain will help you find out some interesting facts
about the "circle of life" as mentioned by Mufasa in The Lion King.
As living things, we all need air, water, and food. We, as humans, work
together with animals to keep each other alive. This webquest will show
you how we all share energy. You are in for a great experience! (2-4)
The
Circulatory System: This webquest
is designed to help give a different approach to the study of the human
circulatory system. Demia Smith and Melissa Williams use a more "hands-on"
approach to clarify difficult information in order to allow the students
to have a better understanding of the importance of this system in the
human body.
Give Me Five
to stay alive! Can you SMELL something cooking? Can you TASTE it yet? Come
on boys and girls, HEAR and SEE. You can explore and TOUCH it with ease.
You will enjoy Tracy Hunter's fun activities of each human body sense.
Bare
Bones Facts -- The human body comes in many shapes and forms. It
is the most fascinating and fantastic machine in existence. However, each
person has the same number of bones and the bones are located in the same
places. Presented by Derotha H. Watford.
You're
Some BODY! Get your x-ray vision
ready! You are about to explore the inside of your body. The organs in
your body make up the different systems. These systems work together to
help you stay alive and healthy. Discover the wonders inside your body
in this page written by Theresa A. Sparks.
"The Tooth, The
Whole Tooth, and Nothing But The Tooth" is Debra Finley's
webquest that will help you find out everything that you always wanted
to know about your teeth. Your teeth are valuable and should not
be taken for granted. Find out the names of your teeth and what each
one does; find out how to properly brush and floss to prevent tooth decay;
and find out which snacks are good for your teeth and which ones are not.
Applying what you have learned about taking care of your teeth could prevent
some unwanted visits to the dentist office!
Mitosis:
Cell Division, by Keona Washington,
provides information about cells. You will be able to draw and summarize
each phase of cell division and define the seven characteristics of life.
Microbiologists have discovered "Wee
Beasties" everywhere. They are in the air we breathe, the ground
we walk on, the food we eat - they're even inside us! Without these invisible
companions, our planet wouldn't survive as we know it. Mary Coleman's unit
of study will take you on a microscopic journey allowing you to discover
what microbes are, where microbes live, and how we use them.
Have you ever wondered why grown-ups keep telling
you to wash your hands before you eat or after you use the restroom? It's
because Germs Make You Squirm!
They will do anything to invade your body and make you sick. Germs aren't
all bad, though, according to Lorilee Kelly. In this WebQuest, we'll learn
about good germs too!
Smoke and Choke: You've seen
it before. A smoker who coughs uncontrollably, but never stops smoking.
You've asked yourself a thousand times, "Why not stop smoking?" As a whiz
kid scientist, you have just taken on an investigative assignment to identify
the negative effects that smoking has on the respiratory system. Once you
complete the "Smoke and Choke" training session, under the direction of
Vernon Foster, you will rid the world of all smokers forever. No, seriously
you will use your new powers to inform smokers of the harmful effects smoking
has on the lungs. (8th)
Take a trip in time and Unwrap
the Mystery of Mummies with Eric Quinn's webquest. See how the
mummification process actually takes place. The Ancient Egyptians get most
of the credit for mummification, but discover the first people to actually
practice the process. You will uncover the facts of mummies and the reasoning
behind mummification.
Introduction
to Basic Genetics is the study of how characteristics are passed
from parents to children. Chris Gann and Eddie Pruett have created activities
to examine some of the key definitions and basic principles of genetics;
included is a brief biography of Gregor Mendel, the father of genetics.
Plants:
A Trip to the Patch:
Get pumped up for a pumpkin adventure filled with lots of fun! Learn
about what it takes to grow pumpkins. Do you know what pumpkins can
be used for? Get ready to prick, poke, pry, and peek your way into
a giant world of pumpkins with Lisa Holcombe. (1st)
The
Life Cycle of a Plant: Let's discover the beauty of nature
through the study of plants. We will also explore the various stages of
the life cycle of plants through observation. Come along with Gay Fowler
and Timika Sandridge as they take us on an observation of a virtual greenhouse
on the Internet.
Welcome to Dorothy Wood's Flower
Bulbs project! Here is a riddle to get you started:
How is a flower bulb like a chicken's egg? This is an interdisciplinary
project combining science with history, economics, literature, and the
arts.
Angiosperms
and Gymnosperms: Join Naturalist
Myra Price on a nature walk observing trees and distinguishing between
angiosperms and gymnosperms. So grab your paper and pencil and come along.
Space:
Blast
Off Into Space: Designed for
3rd and 4th graders, explore new worlds with astronauts Tara Walsh and
Martha Lewis.
Sir Isaac
Newton -- A Man on the Move: You are a time traveler who
accidentally finds himself propelled into the future. You have found a
colony of people who want you to explain why things on Earth move the way
they do. Edward L. Hunter's page can supply the knowledge of Newton's Three
Laws of Motion to help you explain why these things happen.
How would you like to take a long trip to Jumping
Jupiter? Go with Barbara Pratt to where no one has ever gone before.
Well, sit back, fasten your seat belt, and relax. You will learn many interesting
things about Jupiter, as well as get a first hand look at the planet as
we make a personal tour. Let's get ready, get set ... BLAST OFF!
Welcome to Kim Bishop's "Mars
or Bust" WebQuest. Soon you will begin an exciting exploration
of the 4th planet in our Solar System, Mars. Based upon your new
found knowledge, your team will prepare a report to N.A.S.A. detailing
whether or not Mars is a suitable place for a space colony.
Today, you will take A Moonlighting
Journey with Eric Carle, the well known author and illustrator.
You will explore his book, "Papa, Please Get the Moon for Me", get to know
Mr. Carle a little better, take a tour and review the solar system, and
then blast off into a moon exploration. "Fasten your seat belts, it's time
for lift-off!", orders Captain Shawna Northrop. (3-5)
Saturn:
The Ring-Eyed Planet! Congratulation! You have just won the
vacation of your dreams! But this is not just any vacation. OH! NO! Your
mission will be to travel with the space probe "Cassini" to the planet
Saturn to collect data, conduct experiments, and search for new life.
(5-6)
Why
Do the Stars Have Different Colors? "One, two, three,..."
Let's look up at the starry sky and help Grace Kang count the stars. How
many stars can you find? Can you find yellow stars? Red stars?
Or blue stars? Why do the stars have different colors? As an
astronomer, you will explore the stars and find out the clues to these
questions. (6-7)
Want to read about something that is out of this
world? Scientists gather amazing pictures from billions of light-years
away to show you here on the EARTH! They use the fascinating Hubble
Space Telescope. The "Hubble" views "creatures" from outer
space. The Hubble discovers new galaxies! Can the "Hubble" view "aliens"
and UFO's? Curious to know more about this amazing telescope? Get
started searching with Beverly Johnson's webquest.
Earth Science:
How thrilling it is to blow bubbles, chase bubbles, catch bubbles, and
even smash bubbles! Nothing is more exciting and fun than playing
with bubbles. Even adults can get caught up in the wonder and excitement
of it all. It's a Bubbalicious
World of Fun and Excitement. Today, we are going to explore
this Bubbalicious World and find that we can double our pleasure by learning
about, as well as playing with, bubbles. Come along with Chandra
Jones-Brown, let's explore the bubbalicious world of bubbles. (K)
During this Wonderful
World of Volcanoes webquest by Kimberly Lester, you will take a
good look at the infamous volcanoes of Hawaii, explore different types
of volcanoes, find out interesting facts about how a volcano is formed,
create a working volcano of your very own, and test your knowledge of volcanoes.
Have you ever wondered what happens inside the
earth during An
Earthquake? The purpose of Beth Haulum's webquest is to explore
all facets of earthquakes from their history to their causes, and what
to do during and after an earthquake. Get ready to learn all kinds of interesting
facts about earthquakes!
The
Earth's Tides: What do the sun and moon have to do with them?
Caroline Tomlinson's webquest discusses the ways in which the moon's gravity
interacts with the earth's oceans to create tides. Is a red tide caused
by the moon? Does the moon effect other bodies of water, such as lakes?
Does the sun effect the tides? Let's find out!
Atmospheric
Pressure: Today is Saturday
and you want to take your girlfriend or your boyfriend to Natchez Trace
State Park for a picnic, but your barometer indicates low pressure. Should
you go to the park? You live in a city high above sea level like Denver,
Colorado, and your egg takes longer to cook than in Jackson, Tennessee.
Why? Atmospheric pressure is Dave Seltzer's webquest topic.
Tornadoes:
Twisting & Turning is Dwana McGuire's webpage designed to provide
you with valuable information about nature's most violent storms. Tornadoes
are powerful, funnel-shaped storms that have the highest wind speeds on
earth, sometimes reaching up to 350 miles per hour (560kph).
Destructive
Weather: You are a junior meteorologist with the local television
station. Your duty is to get as much information and safety tips out to
the public about the different forms of severe weather. Your journey
with Karen Greer will be both informative and interactive. (6-7)
You
have a new job at the National Geographic. Your boss, Ms. Shelly Bruce,
has assigned you the task of attaining pictures of Waterfalls
and writing an article about them. If it is professional enough to be published,
you will get a raise! Make sure that you do your work completely and professionally.
Don't forget, you are going to the waterfalls! This isn't work; this is
fun! (6-8)
Journey
to the Center of the Earth; Tennessee That Is... Mrs. Ericka
Spencer, Principal of your school, has made preparations for your class
to embark on an exciting adventure that begins in Memphis and ends in Chattanooga,
with a tour of the caves at Ruby Falls Lookout Mountains. As the
trip consultant for this five day adventure, you are responsible for providing
an educational and exciting trip at a reasonable price! (6-8)
Biomes
of the World: Biomes are defined
as "the world's major communities, classified according to the predominant
vegetation and characterized by adaptations of organisms to that particular
environment." Kerry Reid's page will assist in learning more about our
natural environment so we may understand how to preserve its natural function
in the circle of life.
You are going to embark on a fantastic journey
with Samantha Hensley to Explore
the Amazon Rain Forest! The Amazon rain forest has many variations
of people, animals, and plants of which you may be unaware. The Amazon
rain forest has so many treasures to offer the world. This amazing
place is currently being destroyed. Trees are being slashed and burned
at an alarming rate. You can find ways that you can save the rain
forest from your own home.
Since water plays a big part in the lives of humans
and animals on earth, the quality is important. Water is a precious resource,
but so many things pollute the water and cause it to be unsafe for drinking
and other uses. What can be done to Protect
the Water? Join Melissa Harris to explore the answers to this important
question.
With your Mind
on Matter, you will learn about matter and how it relates to our
everyday lives, define terms related to matter, take a quiz on the different
states of matter, and for review, test your knowledge of matter with Yolanda
Grant's "It Matters" Game.
Unearthing
the RECYCLER in you! What's in our trash? Why does
it matter? We only have one earth and it's up to YOU to help take
care of it. Come along with Donna Agnew for an inside look at trash.
Where does it come from, what's in it and how do we get RID of it?
Earth's
Treasures -- The Earth has many treasures that we are still discovering
today. Rocks and minerals vary greatly from region to region and country
to country. People called "Rockhounds" search for these treasures and some
display their finds on the Internet. As of now, you are a Rockhound-in-training!
Get ready to travel with Melinda Johnston and learn about rocks and minerals
from all over the world!
"What
Time Is It?", a frequently asked question among students in grades
K - 3, is addressed by Regina Scott in this webquest. Designed to motivate
and encourage students to become active participants in their own learning
of how to tell time, students will learn a little history about clocks,
they will determine the times of clocks, gain an understanding of time
zones, and actively participate in games related to telling time.
The
Four Seasons: Learn more in-depth
about Winter, Spring, Summer, and Fall with Angela White-Knox's webquest.
Students will have the essential understandings of weather and how climate
changes effect the choices we make in our daily lives.
Stacey Valle's Simple
Machines webquest is designed to enhance your ability to
make work easier by using simple machines. It will help you understand
which simple machines to use for various jobs.
"Up, Up, and
Away!" with Chief Pilot Kate Faulk! Do you know why airplanes fly?
What keeps birds up in the air? Book your trip with this quest and find
out the basic facts and principles of flight. You will also earn
your wings by designing your own flying machine.
Welcome
to Mad Measurement Mania! Join
mad scientists Betsy Gill and Dena Davenport in search of the Sanity Solution
to enhance their quest to take over the world.
Chemistry:
Join Allison Luster for a journey through the
past and find out about
Sizzling
Smart Scientists. Scientists throughout time have wondered
about the world that surrounds them. Three scientists: Leonardo da
Vinci, Benjamin Franklin and Albert Einstein were among several scientists
who have influence life as we see it today. Find out what these individuals
invented, and also discover some other interesting facts about these mind
boggling, sizzling smart scientists. (4-8)
Why
is the Ocean Salty? That is the mystery Tammy D. Snyder will
assist you in solving. As an investigator, you will decide what makes
the ocean salty. As you guide your way through this site, finding
out about sea creatures, rocks, ocean pollution and other ocean mysteries,
you will ponder this question. (5-7)
Chaotic
Chemistry! Calling all chemistry students! Are you
confused? Do you need some help? Andrea Wentworth's site is
designed to provide practice for all students who think Chemistry is total
chaos! These chemistry skills will provide you with an excellent
foundation for high school and college chemistry courses. Remember
... chemistry is all around you!
You have been assigned to recite the first familiar forty elements of the
periodic table in front of your classmates. However, you see the
elements as colored blocks of forgetfulness. The curtain goes up
tomorrow, but your memory has become your enemy. Is there any hope?
There can be! Simply go back to school... Elementally
School. There, the teachers are fun, the classes are small,
and there's never any homework, according to Scientific Director John B.
Zubiate. (7-8)
Elements
and The Periodic Table: You
are a scientist on a mission to learn how to use the periodic table, under
the oversight of Tamisha Estes. In order to be able to identify the elements
that are within the periodic table, you must learn how to recognize the
basic information about the elements.
The Mission
ChemPossible that you have chosen to accept is very crucial to
the remaining semester in Chemistry class. Your mission is to decipher
the Periodic Table of Elements, assimilate atomic terminology, and conquer
Avagadro's number and the mole. This message from Renee Sisk will disintegrate
upon completion of the mission.
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