Science of Snowflakes Webquest – Fun Snow Day Activity!

Explore the science behind snowflakes in this fun and engaging science of snowflakes webquest! Students will explore how snowflakes form, why they have six sides, why no two snowflakes are the same, and more!

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Explore the science behind snowflakes in this fun and engaging science of snowflakes webquest! Students will explore how snowflakes form, why they have six sides, why no two snowflakes are the same, and more!

There are so many ways you can use this activity in your classroom!ย This webquest works beautifully as a no-prep engaging introduction, a convenient sub-plan, a structured guided practice, or an independent, student-led extension activity.

 

โ„๏ธย This is a perfect snow day science activity!

 

Your students willย watchย a short, engaging video,ย readย about snowflakes, andย simulateย snowflake formation under varying temperatures and humidities.

 

Science of Snowflakes Webquest Topics:

  • How snowflakes form
  • Factors affecting snowflake formation
  • Why snowflakes have six sides
  • Why no two snowflakes are the same

 

Perfect for secondary science students, this webquest will guide your students engaging activities to deepen their understanding snowflakes!

 

Science of Snowflakes Activities Include:

  • Watching real time-lapses of snowflake formation
  • Reading about how snowflakes form
  • Viewing a short video about science behind snowflakes
  • Simulating snowflake formation using an online simulation
  • Optional extension activity with directions on how to make a paper snowflake

 

Student will follow clear directions to answer chunked questions as they move through the virtual activities.ย The student handout includes tinyURLs, long URLs, and QR Codes to help students easily reach each virtual activity to immediately begin learning and applying their new knowledge.

 

Looking for more fun winter science?ย Check out myย Winter Holiday Science Stationsย – perfect for this time of year!

 

Science of Snow Webquest Includes:

  • Editable Microsoft Word Version (2 Pages)
  • PDF Version
  • Google Slides Version
  • Answer Key

 

Your students will have no confusion as they move through the activities and will be on task, having fun, and learning!

 

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