Middle School Science
WebQuests use World Wide Web resources for inquiry-based
instructional activities. Missouri teachers have created the high-quality WebQuests
offered here. All have been evaluated by eMINTS staff using a scoring guide. Show-Me
Standards met by each WebQuest are listed.
 Accepted under new submission criteria (beginning January 2006)
| Title |
Description/Standards |
 Fossil Finders |
Fossil Finders is designed to have the student think as a
paleontologist. They locate, research and describe fossils, put together a
snapshot of geologic time, discuss how life has changed over time, discuss how
scietists determine geologic time and create a compelling argument for
preserving a natural resource. Many students believed that this was a real
scenario.
It is important for teachers to read the information on the Teacher Page! Rationale for outdoor
portion of project: students use a GPS in a new way,
students simulate what an acutal archeologist or paleontologist might do in the field,
Students use cell phone cameras to collect fossil data and then use bluetooth to transfer data to laptop.
Students have opportunity to work in outdoor classroom and incorporate technology.
Alternative Time Saver: Have fossils in classroom already organized in groups, in this instance,
no outdoor planning or resources are needed.
ISTE NETS-S: 1. Creativity and Innovation: Students demonstrate creative
thinking, construct knowledge, and develop innovative products and processes
Show-Me Standards: Strand 5: Processes and Interactions of the Earth's Systems (Geosphere, Atmosphere, and Hydrosphere) ; 2. Earth's Systems (geosphere, atmosphere, and hydrosphere) interact with one another as they undergo change by common processes
GLE: Changes in earth overtime can be inferred through rock and fossil evidence. |
| The Human Cell in Our Everyday World |
The Science Center wants you! Your team has been chosen along
with several others to design an exhibit that educates the public about the
human cell (animal cell). You will create analogies that connect the functions
of the parts of the cell to items from everyday life.
ISTE NETS-S: 1.a, 1.b, 2.a, 2.b, 2.d, 3.a, 3.b, 3.d, 4.c, 5.a, 5.b, 6.a, 6.b
Show-Me Standards: S-3, CA-1,CA-3, CA-4, CA-6, 1.1, 1.2, 1.4, 1.5, 2.1, 2.2,
3.1, 3.5
GLE: Science: Gain knowlege of characteristics and interactions of living organisms (cells) ;
CA:
1. develop questions and ideas to initiate and refine research; 2. conduct research to answer questions and evaluate information and ideas; 4. use technological tools and other resources to locate, select, and organize information; 5. comprehend and evaluate written, visual, and oral presentations and works |
| No Bats in My Town |
The mayor of the town is not sure whether to keep or get rid of the bats in the cave at the edge of town. Therefore, she has hired cinsultants from around the United States to give her their expert opinions as to how to proceed. Students become experts in four fields of study--Mythologists, Biologists, Vampire-ologists and Ecologists. After doing research, they collaborate and summarize their findings in a business letter.
ISTE NETS-S : 5. Use technology tools (e.g., multimedia authoring, presentation, Web tools, digital cameras, scanners) for individual and collaborative writing, communication, and publishing activities to create knowledge products for audiences inside and outside the classroom. (3, 4); 1. Use keyboards and other common input and output devices (including adaptive devices when necessary) efficiently and effectively. (1) ; Evaluate the accuracy, relevance, appropriateness, comprehensiveness, and bias of electronic information sources. (6)
Show-Me Standards: See WebQuest teacher page |
| The Newton Car Project |
This project originally was an activity posted on the NASA Glenn Learning Technologies Project. However, a colleague and I expanded it into a project with a nod to “Junkyard Wars.” This lesson is one part of a unit on Motion, Forces and Energy that includes activities and demonstrations. Students apply Newton's Laws of motion to construct a vehicle that moves forward by propelling an object backwards.
ISTE NETS-S:
Show-Me Standards:
GLE:
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