We’re excited to welcome you back to a new school year—and to a newly updated Research Quest website! While the design now aligns with the Natural History Museum of Utah’s site, we’ve made sure it’s even easier for you and your students to dive in and find what you need.
What’s new:
A cleaner, educator-friendly navigation structure
All 15 investigations are now easier to browse
Faster access to teaching resources and support materials
Your favorite quick links—Login, Student Access, and Investigations—are still right at the top where you expect them
We know that the right start to the year isn’t just about getting organized—it’s about helping your students flex their collaboration muscles, sharpen their critical thinking, and use data like real scientists do. Research Quest supports all of that and your learning standards—while giving students a chance to learn with one another through discussion, debate, and shared problem-solving (aka: the stuff middle schoolers actually like).
Check out our new look at ResearchQuest.org—and let’s make this year a great one for meaningful, connected learning.
Check out this short video to see how the Cleveland-Lloyd Quarry Investigation can spark your students’ observation skills. Afterward, challenge them to apply the same careful observation techniques across other content areas—it’s a great way to build critical thinking!
To learn more about the Cleveland-Lloyd Quarry investigation, go here.
“I loved seeing students begin the Quest! They were so engaged from the beginning. It was great to see a full class totally sucked into an activity!”
DawnRae Smith, Cedar City, Utah
What Dinosaurs Did These Bones Come From?
The popular What dinosaurs did these bones come from? is an effective way to re-engage your students while honing their critical thinking, collaboration, and communication skills. Support them in conducting research to figure out the identity of three mystery fossils.
LEARN MORE HERE.
We want to feature... You!
Each month the Research Quest Newsletter features a different classroom engaging their students with Research Quest. We would love to hear your recommendations about who we should focus on in the months head (which can include yourself!)
Share strategies, classroom wins, or unique approaches—and get featured in an upcoming newsletter and on our site. If interested, please respond to this edition of the Research Quest newsletter.
“We started with a phenomena, and then moved into the assignment. Having some background information on Natural and Synthetic materials was helpful before starting the assignment.” Nicole Murray, Provo, Utah
Research Quest is a program of the Natural History Museum of Utah in partnership with The Utah Education Network
