WebQuests

Kindergarten- Second Grade

Apples! Apples!
The apple is one of the most popular fruits of them all. You may have even had one at lunch today, but did you know that there are hundreds of varieties, or kinds, of apples? Did you know that apples can be used to make several different foods? You have probably heard of Johnny Appleseed, but do you know the truth and the legends about his life? Come and learn all these things and more on our AppleQuest!

Butterflies
Is a butterfly an insect? Is a butterfly the same as a moth? Do butterflies live everywhere in the world? Learn fascinating facts about one of nature's most colorful creatures, BUTTERFLIES!

Christmas Traditions
In the United States; we refer to the man in a red and white suit as Santa Claus. We offer the greeting; "Merry Christmas!" In other countries, different terms are used. Your mission is to find out how others say "Merry Christmas" and how they refer to Santa Claus.

Dinosaurs
Travel back through time to learn about dinosaurs! The purpose of this expeditions to learn about the size, shape, movement, and food of dinosaurs!

Fruits and Vegetables WebQuest
Fruits and Vegetables are gifts of nature--good for us and given in abundance. When we eat them, we are eating parts of plants. You are going to learn all about fruits and vegetables: their names and characteristics, what they look like, where they grow (on trees, underground, etc.) and which countries they come from, what parts we eat, how they taste, which family they are from, how we eat them, and much much more.

Insects
Is everything that stings, bites, crawls, or flies an insect? How do you tell the difference between a spider and an insect? We've already learned about spiders. Now let's find out about these other creepy crawly critters that live around us!

Learn about Butterflies
Butterflies are beautiful insects!! They're wings have vibrant colors and allow them to soar all over the USA. It takes about 10-15 days before a butterfly comes to life and you will discover how!! (for Grade 1)

Metamorphosis - Life Cycle of the Butterfly
Discover the four stages of the butterfly's life cycle. Record your findings and present them as a Kid Pix Slide Show. (for Grade 2)

The Plant Process
Did you know that you eat leaves, roots, and seeds? Become a plant detective and solve the mystery of what we eat. The plant process is a second grade unit on the adaptations and life cycles of plants.

Poetry Break
Need a break? How about a poetry break? Visit a pumpkin patch of poetry and read other students' poems. Learn about different types of poetry. Create, publish and illustrate your own original poems. It's fun and it's easy! How about a poetry pen pal? It's all right here.

The Pumpkin Patch
Pumpkins make everyone think of fall and fall holidays like Halloween and Thanksgiving. But did you know that pumpkins are healthy to eat? Do you know how long it takes a pumpkin to grow? Did you know there are many different kinds of pumpkins? Come into the Pumpkin Patch to learn more about pumpkins.

Ronald McNair
You are going to learn about Ronald McNair. A man who overcame obstacles, achieved academic excellence, became a leader, and was respected and commended.

Whooo's There?
Owls are often called predators of the night. They are very important to nature's food chain. You are going to learn about the Snowy Owl that lives in the Arctic.