Web Hunt: Science & Social Studies (Grades 6-10)
Embark on an online treasure hunt for fascinating facts and interesting ideas. You'll go behind the scenes at the American Museum of Natural History, try out traditional Native American crafts, and figure out if you're fit to be President of the United States. Find Web Hunts for grades 3–6.
Articles
Web Hunt: Vernal Equinox
Embark on an online hunt for facts about the vernal equinox with this Web Hunt.
Embark on an online hunt for facts about the vernal equinox with this Web Hunt.
Web Hunt: What's the Big Deal About DNA?
Science World | What's so fascinating about DNA? Find out on this virtual trip to the American Museum of Natural History.
Science World | What's so fascinating about DNA? Find out on this virtual trip to the American Museum of Natural History.
Web Hunt: Biodiversity in Vietnam
Science World | Why are scientists so fascinated with the plants and animals in this small country in southeast Asia? Find out as you explore Vietnam's diverse habitats on this virtual trip to the American Museum of Natural History.
Science World | Why are scientists so fascinated with the plants and animals in this small country in southeast Asia? Find out as you explore Vietnam's diverse habitats on this virtual trip to the American Museum of Natural History.
Web Hunt: Behind Mythic Creatures
by Joy Brewster
Science World | Explore the stories and scientific explanations behind some familiar (and not so familiar) mythic creatures. Take a virtual trip to museums collaborating on a new exhibition at the American Museum of Natural History.
by Joy Brewster
Science World | Explore the stories and scientific explanations behind some familiar (and not so familiar) mythic creatures. Take a virtual trip to museums collaborating on a new exhibition at the American Museum of Natural History.
Web Hunt: Leeches at Large
Science World | To learn more about nature's bloodsucking wonders, take this virtual trip to the American Museum of Natural History and other leech-worthy destinations.
Science World | To learn more about nature's bloodsucking wonders, take this virtual trip to the American Museum of Natural History and other leech-worthy destinations.
Web Hunt: Dioramas Coming to Life
Science World | Visit a few of the dioramas at the American Museum of Natural History, and discover how each one is like a window into a specific time or place.
Science World | Visit a few of the dioramas at the American Museum of Natural History, and discover how each one is like a window into a specific time or place.
Web Hunt: All That Glitters
Science World | What do gold, diamonds, and jade have in common? Find out as you explore these and other natural treasures on this virtual trip to the American Museum of Natural History.
Science World | What do gold, diamonds, and jade have in common? Find out as you explore these and other natural treasures on this virtual trip to the American Museum of Natural History.
Web Hunt: Christopher Columbus
What was Columbus hoping to find? How much did the Santa Maria weigh? And where did turkeys originally come from? Find out as you explore the Library of Congress and other high-quality destinations.
What was Columbus hoping to find? How much did the Santa Maria weigh? And where did turkeys originally come from? Find out as you explore the Library of Congress and other high-quality destinations.
Web Hunt: Native American Heritage
Design your own beadwork, identify different kinds of baskets, and see kids make their own moccasins. Use this Web Hunt to explore five traditional Native American crafts.
Design your own beadwork, identify different kinds of baskets, and see kids make their own moccasins. Use this Web Hunt to explore five traditional Native American crafts.
Web Hunt: Presidents Past, Present, & Future
by Amy KL Borrell
First, find out if George Washington really did chop down that cherry tree. Then take a tour of presidential portraits, and see if you have what it takes to be commander in chief.
by Amy KL Borrell
First, find out if George Washington really did chop down that cherry tree. Then take a tour of presidential portraits, and see if you have what it takes to be commander in chief.
Activities
Web Hunt: Harriet Tubman on the Road to Freedom
Harriet Tubman was the most famous conductor along the Underground Railroad. Explore links to learn more about her life.
Harriet Tubman was the most famous conductor along the Underground Railroad. Explore links to learn more about her life.
Web Hunt: The First Thanksgiving
Visit Web sites about the Pilgrims, the Wampanoag, and the famous harvest feast and learn new facts along the way.
Visit Web sites about the Pilgrims, the Wampanoag, and the famous harvest feast and learn new facts along the way.
