Grades 9-12 Science WebQuests = newly listed since 1/1/2002 A Cell is a Small City Explore the similarities between cells and cities. A Wind in the Door Just how close is fact to fiction? Compare and contrast what you read in this sci-fi fantasy to the facts you learn in your biology class. Alternative Energy Sources Perform a feasibility study for an energy company to find alternatives to fossil fuels. Ark Helpers Society Members of the Ark Helpers Society are zoo keepers who must design an informational brochure of an endangered or threathened animal of their choice. Asteroid mining - an action-comedy puppet show Research potential asteroid mining techniques. Develop an educational action-comedy puppet show about these techniques. Atomic Structure Research an element from the periodic table and write a children's book about it. Bay Quest Examine the causes of nutrient pollution in the Chesapeake Bay. BioDesigns, Incorporated Genetically alter a plant or animal. Biohazards: CDC Trainee This webquest was designed to teach students about infectious diseases. The setting is Argentina so that they will learn about the people and culture of an area other than their own while simulating the work of a team of epidemiologists. Biology battle of the century: The human genome project vs the top 10 world problems Determine how to use information from the human genome project to help solve 10 global problems. Bones and the Badge Solve five authentic mysteries by examining forensic evidence on the web and in your classroom. Bottle Rocket Challenge Design a rocket for NASA while analyzing flight based on prior knowledge of physics. City in Space In this webquest, the students become colonists on the International Space Station. Cloning WebQuest The ethics of gathering human stem cells from early stage human embryos for treatment of Parkinson's Colonize Mars or Not? Help you decide for yourself if you want to support the activities of others wanting to colonizine Mars or not. Cracking Dams! Explore how dams break and what happens as a result. Creating the 8th Continent Design a utopian society on a new continent Cyber Science Mag Create an online science magazine on an animal, a scientist, or a scientific current event. DNA Profiling An investigation of the issues surrounding DNA profiling Don't Drink the Water! Analyze a case study of illness caused by waterborne organisms, identify the cause, and design and test a remedy. Earthquake! Learn more about earthquakes and where they are most likely to happen. Find a safe zone for some earthquake refugees. El Nino or El No-No Collect data, organize it in an appropriate graphic form, and analyze it for the purpose of making weather predictions in your community. Element ADventure Based on their internet research of an element, students design a commercial to advertise their elem Endangered Species Your team will work together to understand why this particular animal is disappearing, and how you can help. Endangered Species Write an article to show what causes endangered species, which species are endangered and how to help/invent species in trouble. Evolution Webquest Students review several sites on evolution and address their own misconceptions about the theory by creating a webpage to help other students understand the Theory of Evolution. Exhibit A: Forensics Webquest Chemistry students learn how a forensics investigation makes use of available technologies. Exploring Mars Take on a role in the colonization of Mars. Galapagos: Islands Suspended in Time Grapple with the question of whether and how to protect the Galapagos from human encroachment. GE Foods - Friend or Foe? What are genetically engineered foods and are they dangerous to our health and to our environment? Look at both sides of the issue and then discuss findings at the "World Food Conference". Genes: The Building Blocks of Life Decide how to allocate funding for different types of genetics research. Genetica's Dilemna Preparing city council decision on production of genetically modified corn Global Warming A UN conference on climate control. Different special interest groups research and then argue their side. The end product is a consensus on what to do. GM Foods The owner of a new supermarket must decide whether to stock foods containing GM organisms Hello Dolly Examines how we should legislate cloning, especially humans. The projects works up from looking at the background to a presentation on why legislation is needed. How Do We Inherit our Biological Characteristics Provide Genetic Counseling information to a family so that they can make appropriate decisions. I Am Joe's... Students learn about structure, function and medical importance of a part of the body and write a report similar to the "I Am Joe's" and "I Am Jane's" series of articles published in Reader's Digest in the 1970's. I Want My Mummy Who should be granted possession of the remains of a newly discovered Pharaoh: the archaeologist who unearthed it, descendants of the Pharaoh, a museum curator, or the government of Egypt? It's All About Bonding How does a chemical element's "quest" to become a noble gas dictate its interactions with other elements? John Merrick: An Extraordinary Life A lesson built around the life of John Merrick "The Elephant Man." Students research Merrick's life, disease, personality, etc. to create a 3-part medical journal. They will also produce a 5 paragraph persuasive essay on their opinion of Mr. Merrick's character. Love Canal Debate Would you accept a job that would move your family to Love Canal? Mad Cow WebQuest A choice of tasks based on responses to the Mad Cow epidemic. MagLev: Moving Into the Future Research the science, the existing systems and pros and cons of magnetic levitation trains. Make it Beautiful Students will design a landscape project, estimate its cost, sell the project to their fellow students, and plant it. Meeting our Energy Needs on Mars Decide, by consensus, which energy source is most suitable for use on Mars. Mission to Mars Create a newscast, diary, autobiography and logo around the first human voyage to Mars. Murder in the Tropics: Dying Coral Reefs A mystery concerning the dying coral reefs, concentrating on team work and problem solving. NASA Project Determine whether the mystery substance from Mars is alive. Nuclear Power in Seaside Groups develop a special report as to how nuclear power will affect a community and if it should be used at all. Periodic Poster Project Identify similarities and differences among the elements using interactive periodic tables. Planet Earth Conflict Yellowstone Wolf Analyze the wolf situation in Yellowstone and assess whether or not they should be removed. Planetary Predictions Design a planet, predict tectonic plate movement and climate. Poetry and the Planets Create a poem that uses metaphor and simile to describe the appearance of planetary surfaces. Polar Ice Caps Look at exploration at the polar ice caps and then plan a trip. Interdisciplinary. Preimplantation Genetic Diagnosis WebQuest Should early stage embryos be tested for cystic fibrosis before implantation? Problem Solving and Cognition Study problem solving and cognition by linking example brain teasers and research from scholarly journals. Rainforest Dilemma Students assume roles of various stakeholders concerned with the fate of a Malaysian rainforest Robots: New Age Assistants Design a robot to explore Antarctica Roller Coaster Explore energy conservation through the history, science, and engineering of roller coasters. Romeo and Juliet An interdisciplinary unit using Romeo and Juliet/Shakespeare combining science and literature Scientists' Habits of Mind Develop a ranking scheme for assessing the habits of mind for famous scientists. Space Station Phyve Research and design a rotating space station or colony. Star Broker Research a constellation and write a real estate brochure advertising it to the public. That's a Possibility: UFOs A debate on the existence of UFOs. The Technowarp Cyberquest Go back in time to 2001 to prevent the destruction of the world by investigating the damage caused by technology. This Cold House Design a remodeling plan for a house that could be more energy efficient. A limited budget is available for the project and clues are described in narrative and floor plans. Tinkering with Mother Nature The impact of genetically-modified foods on society, economics and the environment is examined. To Dredge or Not To Dredge Use the power of the internet to form an opinion about a controversial environmental issue. To Fund or Not To Fund... Should support for the Human Genome Project continue? Too Hot To Handle You are members of a special task force convened by the National Board of American Coaches (NBAC) to stop further heatstroke deaths in sports. Under the Umbrella of the Tropical Rainforest Become a tourguide through the rainforest. Walker's Watermelon Students search for information to solve a question. They work individually at first, then form a group concensus. They then present their answer to the question in video format using IMovie 2 to edit the video. Water Woes The Indian River Lagoon estuary is facing some serious problems, both in the water and out. Many different types of groups want to use the waterways for a variety of reasons, most of which appear to conflict with each other. Is there a way the groups can work together to preserve both the beauty and recreational pleasures of this unique waterway? WaterQuest An examination of the water situation in California. What about Wood We are experiencing shortages of certain species of wood. We need to analyze why this is happening and predict based on our investigation how long we will have the species that we have and what we will do to replace wood when it is all gone, if we let that happen. Who is the Kennewick Man? Was the Kennewick Man a Native American or was he from Europe? This Quest explores these questions. Wildlife Trade: Buyer Beware How illegal wildlife trade is impacting the survival of some species. Last updated 3/18/2002 at 10:57:51. 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