Getting Started
Whether you're teaching in a classroom or navigating the world of remote learning, Research Quest is ready to help you spark curiosity and guide your students through exciting, museum-based investigations. Designed with educators and their students in mind, everything you need is just a few clicks away — no account setup for students, no extra prep stress for you. Here’s how to dive in:
- Pick Your Quest
Browse the Investigations and choose one that fits your lesson plan or your students’ interests. - Check Out the Teacher Tools
Head to the Support Materials for that investigation — you’ll find helpful guides, student notebooks, and tips for making the most of each activity. - Take It for a Test Drive
Click the "Launch Investigation" button to walk through the activity yourself. This helps you plan how it fits into your schedule. - Make a Game Plan
Use the Instructional Guide to decide how many days you’ll spend on the investigation and what parts students will do each day. - Prep Tech & Materials
Reserve any computers or devices students will need. Then either print the Research Assistant Notebooks or import them into your favorite digital tool (like Google Docs). - Send Students to the Portal
Share this link: www.researchquest.org/student They’ll also need your Student Access Code, which you can find under My Account. - Point Them to the Right Path
Let students know which investigation to start with — and they’re off!