WebQuest Library

A Walk in the Parks
More than 275 million people visited our nation's National Parks last year for recreational purposes (meaning they went for fun). From Aniakchak to the Everglades, check out five amazing gems of the United States National Park System.
For the Love of Money
There's an old saying that goes, "Money makes the world go around." If you think about it, this statement is -- well -- on the money. Pretty much everything you do every day costs money, even if it doesn't seem like it. Find out all about money.
Reduce and Reuse
Recycling is a pretty simple concept: take something that isn't useful anymore and make it into something new instead of just throwing it away. On a small scale, it's great. And on a large scale it's even better. Find out all about recycling.
Treading Lightly
People concerned with the environment and global warming want to reduce their carbon output. A good place to start doing that is by calculating their carbon footprint. Learn about carbon footprints.
Perfect Pitch
Ask a random group of people on the street to name three famous soccer players, and chances are there are only a few names that will immediately come to mind, including Beckham, Pelé and Hamm. Find out all about their sport.
Deep Blue Teeth
Sharks strike terror into the hearts of people around the world like no other creatures. Their fearsome appearance makes them seem like something straight out of a nightmare -- but are sharks really man-eating monsters with a taste for human flesh? Find out!
Streets of Rain
Water is one of the most useful things on Earth. We drink it, bathe in it, clean with it an dused it to cook food. Most of the time, it is completely benign. But in large enough quantities, it can overturn cars, demolish houses and even kill. Find out all about floods.
The Need for Speed
Whether in the air, on water or on land, lots of people like to go fast. This is especially true of those who have competed and will compete for the world-famous Land Speed Record. Find out all about the Land Speed Record.
Pricey Pebbles
People have been fascinated by precious organics and minerals, such as amber and diamonds, for thousands of years. Today, gems are mined all around the globe. Find out how diamonds are made and more.
Hurricane Warning!
Hurricane Katrina is the costliest hurricane to date, and one of the deadliest. Reportedly, 1,300 lives were lost in relation to Hurricane Katrina and more than $100 billion in damages have amassed in the hurricane-ravaged states of Louisiana, Alabama and Mississippi. Learn about hurricanes.
Attack of the $8 Popcorn!
Go to the movies today and you could be faced with quite a bill. Tickets and snacks for two people can easily cost more than $25. Why do movies and concessions cost so much? And where does all that money go? Find out.
Around the World in 80 Seconds!
In this WebQuest, we're getting up-close-and-personal with Google Earth, a free downloadable mapping application from the company - with the same name - that helps us find everything on the Internet.
Settling the Score
Scoring has been a long-standing point of contention across several Olympic Sports. The ice skating judging scandal during the 2002 Winter Games in Salt Lake became the "final straw that broke the camel's back." The scandal pushed the schedule forward for a new scoring system that was already in development.
Food for Thought
Food fuels your body, just like gasoline fuels a car. But, unlike the family car that's limited to three grades of unleaded fuel, we're faced with a lot of food choices – perhaps too many. In fact, some scientists believe that these choices are helping make our population the largest -- in physical size -- that we've ever been. Nutrition is the study of these choices.
Population Explosion
Earth is home to 6,457,707,023 people and counting. That’s a lot of people. In fact, a number that large might be difficult to imagine. Let us help you put it in perspective. And, find out exactly why it’s so important to keep track of the numbers.
Running the Human Engine
Any type of exercise uses your muscles. In running and swimming, your muscles are working to accelerate your body and keep it moving. In weightlifting, your muscles are working to move a weight. Exercise means muscle activity!
Losing Life and Limb
Rainforests are being destroyed at an alarming rate. Today, roughly 1.5 acres of rainforest are destroyed every second. If deforestation continues at the current rate, the world’s tropical rainforests will be wiped out within 40 years!
Mountains of Fire
If you're ever seen the image of a volcano erupting, you know it's totally amazing and scary that a peaceful mountain can suddenly become an unstoppable destructive force. Find out about these mountains of fire.
Hoop Science
Basketball is more than the slam-dunks shown on TV. It's a sport of agility and endurance. It's also a sport of science. From practice to powering up to play, there's tons of science involved in basketball. Find out about jump training and more.
Eyes in the Sky: Satellites
Satellites are part of our daily lives. They send TV signals for the shows we watch, help with weather reports and guide pilots, ships and other travelers to the right place. Learn all about this incredible technology.
Exploring Earthquakes
The Earth seems to be pretty stable, but in reality, there's a whole lot going on beneath the surface. Did you know that an earthquake occurs every 11 seconds? Learn all about these amazing earth-shakers.