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Bacteria
Curriculum:
Science
Grade Level:
9-12
Description:
Bacteria - microscopic living organisms
Keywords:Bacteria
Microscopic organisms
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I SEE YOU!!!!!
Curriculum:
Science
Grade Level:
9-12
Description:
SIGHT.....you will learn the following:
~working of the sense
~disorders of the sense
~ways to test the sense
~and see graphics of the sense
Keywords:sight, I see you, the sense sight and seeing
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¿Quieres salvar al Mundo? ¡Empieza por reciclar papel!
Curriculum:
Science
Grade Level:
9-12
Description:
La presente webquest está dedicada al reciclaje de papel, dirigida a alumnos de 6º grado de primaria de entre 11 y 12 años de edad y se puede encuadrar en la asignatura de Ciencias Naturales. En donde encontrarán el proceso para elaborar papel, asà como actividades para la reutilización del mismo.
Keywords:reciclaje, papel, manualidades, árbol, reciclar, medio ambiente and tres r
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Causas y efectos del Calentamiento Global
Curriculum:
Science
Grade Level:
9-12
Description:
A través de este Webquest aprenderás sobre el impacto del Calentamiento global desde la perpectiva de nuestra Isla Puerto Rico.
Keywords:efecto invernadero, gases de invernadero.
capa de ozono, deshielo, desertificación, fauna and flora
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Las características de vida
Curriculum:
Science
Grade Level:
9-12
Description:
Cada organismo vivo posee unas características que determinan la vida. Estas características son: movimiento, metabolismo (alimentación, digestión, excresión y otras actividades), crecimiento y desarrollo, respuesta a estimulos, reproducción y adaptación al medio ambiente.
Keywords:Características de vida, Metalolismo, Adaptación, Crecimiento, Reproducción, Desarrollo and Estímulo y respuesta
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The Tuskegee airmen in WW.II
Curriculum:
Science
Grade Level:
9-12
Description:
The P- 51 was by far the best fighter of WW.II. A special squadron of african-americans flew them over the skies of Germany.
Keywords:P-51, Tunskegee and WW.II
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What's up with Ozone - Sniffing for Clues
Curriculum:
Science
Grade Level:
9-12
Description:
Students are asks to play the role of reporter to investigate the phenomenon of the ozone layer, historical events, current issues and actions taken for its protection.
Keywords:ozone and uv protection
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Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI)
Curriculum:
Science
Grade Level:
9-12
Description:
What is a traumatic brain injury (TBI)? Learn about the areas of the brain and the various functions they control. What are the causes and effects of a TBI? Who is most at risk to sustain a TBI? What are the symptoms of a TBI? Learn about someone's life after a sustaining a TBI. What are the possible prevention measures you can take in your own life? Image from: Copyright (©) Renato Maguire/Brain Injury Wales Ltd 2009. www.braininjurywales.com/brain_injury.html
Keywords:Traumatic Brain Injury, TBI, Concussion, Acquired Brain Injury, Closed Brain Injury, Open Brain Injury, Mild Traumatic Brain Injury, Moderate Traumatic Brain Injury, Severe Traumatic Brain Injury, Brain Injury and Brain
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Extreme Weather
Curriculum:
Science
Grade Level:
9-12
Description:
Students will be identifying local weather patterns, weather pattern changes over the course of 50 years, factors contributing to specific kinds of weather, and the effect of global warming on local weather forecasts.
Keywords:Weather
Science
Earth Science
Global Warming
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Journey to the Deep Seas!
Curriculum:
Science
Grade Level:
9-12
Description:
This webquest is about deep sea creatures, their habitat and characteristics, as well as marine careers.
Keywords:Deep Sea Creatures
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Skydiving G.I. Joe
Curriculum:
Science
Grade Level:
9-12
Description:
While working at Walt Disney World as a lifeguard, I found time to do a little skydiving with my old friend G.I. Joe, just a few miles from Kennedy Space Center. G.I. Joe is an avid skydiver, and is counting on you to help him with his next jump.
Your task is to use your Physics knowledge to perform various calculations and learn about the Physics of Skydiving and make sure that G.I. Joe has another safe skydiving experience.
Keywords:Physics and Skydiving
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The Stem Cell Controversy
Curriculum:
Science
Grade Level:
9-12
Description:
This WebQuest is designed to provide the necessary information for students to research and become more knowledgeable about the benefits and downfalls of stem cell research, a highly controversial topic.
Keywords:stem cell, debate, controversy, embryo, blastocyst and ethics
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Marine Ecosystems and Impacts from Land Use
Curriculum:
Science
Grade Level:
9-12
Description:
We will be using Long Island Sound as an example of a Marine Ecosystem. In addition to gaining knowledge of this system you will explore the possible impacts from different types of land use that may affect our own waters in Long Island Sound.
Keywords:Salinity Plankton Nekton Benthos CoastalZone OpenZone HighTide LowTide SeaLevel EuphoticZone BathyalZone AbyssalZone EstuarineZone ContinentalShelf Wetlands EstuariesTidalZone
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Relationships Between People And Elements on the periodic table.
Curriculum:
Science
Grade Level:
9-12
Description:
Students will discover that it is important to choose friends very carefully if they want to grow and become useful to their families, their communities and their country as a whole. Using the elements in the periodic table as examples, students will hopefully learn how making bad choices could be very dangerous if not deadly.
Keywords:Alkali Metals (1 valence element; never found uncombined; soft, silver-white and shiny metals)
- Alkaline Earth Metals (atoms have 2 valence electrons; never found uncombined)
- Transition Metals (High Melting Point and Boiling Point; High density; Form colored compounds
and ions in solution)
- Halogen Gases ( 7 valence electrons; never found uncombined; share or gain electrons in chemical bonds; most active nonmetals)
- Inert Gases (Noble Gases; 8 valence electrons; not normally active)
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Twinkle Twinkle little star!
Curriculum:
Science
Grade Level:
9-12
Description:
The universe is full of magical things waiting for you to unfold. Let this WebQuest allow you to turn a dust particle into a shining star!
Keywords:Physics, Universe, Milky Way, galaxy, stars, Sun, gravitational attraction, planets, origin, red shift, expand, fusion, Black Hole, White Dwarf, Black Dwarf, Supernova, nebula and solar system .
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The Gummy Bears Mystery!
Curriculum:
Science
Grade Level:
9-12
Description:
My dear studens, we have a Mystery to solve! Hope you will be able to help the Gummy Bears get rid of Joanna.
Keywords:Qualitative analysis, chemical equations, the Atmosphere, Sulfur and its compounds, REDOX reactions and chemistry
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Status Quo??-I Think No....The Effects of Invasive Species
Curriculum:
Science
Grade Level:
9-12
Description:
Students have been hired by a board of government officials (their classmates) to determine whether or not invasive species have a large enough impact on the environment to present a need to allocate tax dollars toward the prevention of the spread of these species. Students formulate a case to be presented to the 'board' highlighting the impacts of invasive species on native ecosystems.
Keywords:biology, ecology, invasive species, food web, competition, available resources, biomes and ecosystems
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The Electromagnetic Superheroes
Curriculum:
Science
Grade Level:
9-12
Description:
In this WebQuest you will learn about the properties of every Electromagnetic Wave in the Electromagnetic Spectrum. This is done by helping the Electromagnetic Superheroes.
Keywords:Electromagnetic Spectrum, Gamma Rays, X-Rays, Ultraviolet Rays, Visible Light, Infra-Red, Microwaves and Radiowaves.
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Endangered Species Conservation
Curriculum:
Science
Grade Level:
9-12
Description:
This WebQuest is designed to introduce students to various North American Endangered Animal Species, and the different strategies that are being taken to maintain their survival. At the conclusion of this WebQuest, students will participate in a group presentation on a particular speices, illustrating what they have learned.
Keywords:Endangered Species, Conservation, North America, Biodiversity and Ecosystems
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Nuclear Chemistry
Curriculum:
Science
Grade Level:
9-12
Description:
A look at Nuclear Chemistry; harnessing the power for good or for ill will.
Keywords:Nuclear, Chemistry, Science, Bonds, Atoms, Decay and Bombs
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Plant and Animal Cells
Curriculum:
Science
Grade Level:
9-12
Description:
Students will be able to compare the similarties and differences between plant and animal cells.
Keywords:eukaryote cells and animal cells and plant cells
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Who am I, Really??
Curriculum:
Science
Grade Level:
9-12
Description:
As the students search for information about genetics and DNA, they will learn about what makes them different from other people. This WebQuest can be used as a review for a DNA and genetics unit.
Keywords:DNA, Deoxyribonucleic Acid, chromosomes, genes, mitosis, meiosis, dominant, recessive, Mendelian traits, Punnett Square, Adenine, base pair, cell, cytosine, daughter cells, genetic code, guanine, hybrid and thymine
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RICTE
Curriculum:
Science
Grade Level:
9-12
Description:
Learning about the lives of three scientists
Keywords:scientists, discovery and experiment
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Chemistry of Everyday Objects
Curriculum:
Science
Grade Level:
9-12
Description:
In this activity, students will investigate the chemistry behind every day objects and create new packaging for the product displaying their findings.
Keywords:chemistry and everyday
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La Quimica
Curriculum:
Science
Grade Level:
9-12
Description:
Aqui podran encontrar tareas sobre la clase para que puedan colocarsar en el blog y en el wiki. Esto es un refuerzo de la clase regular en el cual podran repasar lo aprendido en el salon de clases.
Keywords:ciencia-quimica
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The Mystery of the Human Body
Curriculum:
Science
Grade Level:
9-12
Description:
The mystery of mysteries lies in the inner workings of the human body. Undoubtedly, it is one of the greatest machines of all time. It's strategic operation allows you and me to breath, eat, laugh, cry, think, grow, develop and do so much more. In this webquest, you will take a journey to the inside of the human body and research the inner workings of the major body systems that keep all of us alive.
Keywords:cells, organelles, organs, homeostasis, microbes, disease, human body, circulatory system, nervou system, respiratory system, digestive system, excretory/urinary system, immune system, endocrine system and reproductive system
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Machines
Curriculum:
Science
Grade Level:
9-12
Description:
This webquest introduces high school students to the simple machines and challenges them according their ability level to apply their knowledge in three different projects.
Keywords:Simple Machines Science WebQuest Physical Science
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CSI - Cell Scene Investigation: A Cellular Look at Mitosis
Curriculum:
Science
Grade Level:
9-12
Description:
Students will take an in-depth look at the cell cycle and identify the stages of mitosis and cell division and what happens during each stage.
Keywords:mitosis and cell division
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Cowtastrophe
Curriculum:
Science
Grade Level:
9-12
Description:
This webquest is designed to let you explore the effects of various poisonous chemicals on a living system. At the end of this quest, you will write a one page paper on a specific poison. You will give its name, formula, structure, uses, and the detrimental effects it has on animals.
Keywords:paralysis, poison, lesion, botanical, ingest, cardiovascular, cancer, chemical formula and chemical structure
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Organelle of the Year!
Curriculum:
Science
Grade Level:
9-12
Description:
Now that you've observed cells in the lab, it's time to learn more about their parts. Each organelle, or 'little organ', serves a particular function for the cell, just as your organs serve a purpose for your health and survival. But is one organelle more important than the rest? What would happen if a particular organelle was not present in the cell? Do you think so many organelles are necessary? How does the cell benefit from having so many ‘specialized’ parts?
Keywords:cell, organelle, prokeryotic, eukaryotic, plant and animal
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