We’re excited to be in the final stages of developing our newest investigation. Are you a 3rd grade educators willing to help us test the beta version? Do you know a colleague would might be the perfect fit?
If you’re interested, learn more and sign up here. As a token of our appreciation for your time and expertise, we’ll be sending out $200 Amazon gift cards as a thank-you!
Coming Up: New User Webinar
Are you a new Research Quest account holder or has it been awhile? Ready to unlock the full potential of this amazing tool to bring exciting, hands-on learning experiences to your students? Then you won’t want to miss our upcoming live webinar!
In this interactive session, we’ll walk you through everything you need to know to bring Research Quest into your classroom. Whether you’re a first-time user or just need a refresher, this webinar is packed with everything you need to make the most of your account.
Sign up or get more details here about the April 9th and April 23rd options.
To Eat or Not to Eat? | The Mystery of Mimicry in Ecosystems
Want to challenge your students to think like predators? In the To Eat or Not to Eat? investigation, students will dive into the fascinating world of mimicry—where creatures evolve to look like something else to avoid being eaten. They’ll research how predators make food choices, what drives those decisions, and how mimic species survive in a shifting ecosystem. Guided by museum scientists and using real research methods, students will build their understanding of predator-prey dynamics, biodiversity, and the impact of environmental changes. It’s an exciting, hands-on way to explore evolution and ecological balance!
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"My students really enjoyed trying to figure out which insects were poisonous and which ones were not. They had fun while classifying them by patterns and structures."
West Jordan, UT
Tristan Hall is a dedicated 7th-grade science and geography teacher at Batesburg-Leesville Middle School. Passionate about creating engaging learning experiences, Mr. Hall utilizes innovative tools to captivate his students.
Mr. Hall has discovered a unique way to make learning interactive and student-driven through Research Quest. He describes it as a “self-paced interest project,” allowing students to take ownership of their learning. (To read more, please go here.)
Watch the brief video below to get a quick introduction to the investigation: To Eat or Not To Eat?
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"It was helpful for me to do the first part of the investigation with the whole class to help students understand the expectations and how to use it. Typically, once they have done it as a whole class they are ready to work in groups and pairs" Elementary School Teacher, Salt Lake City, UT
Research Quest is a program of the Natural History Museum of Utah in partnership with The Utah Education Network
