Introduction
Have you ever mixed sugar in water or made juice? Then you’ve already created a solution!
In this WebQuest, you will become a young scientist and explore how substances mix together to form solutions. You’ll watch, think, create, and share your ideas using digital tools!
Task
By the end of this WebQuest, you will acquire the following objectives:
- Define a solution
- Identify solute and solvent
- List examples of solutions in daily life
In this webquest, your task is to:
- Create flashcards, video and infographic about solutions using Notebook LM
- Watch an interactive video on Nearpod.
- Create a mindmap using mindmiester.
- Share your ideas on Edublogs.
- Share your work in the assigned channels.
Process
Step 1: Learn & Explore (NotebookLM)
You will use NotebookLM.
- Go to Notebook LM and create an account: https://notebooklm.google/
- Use the core ideas given here to create a video, infographic and flashcards using Notebook LM about solutions.
- The core ideas are:
- Solution: A homogeneous mixture where one substance dissolves into another and is distributed evenly throughout.
- Solute: The substance that is being dissolved (e.g., salt or sugar).
- Solvent: The substance that does the dissolving, usually present in the greatest amount (e.g., water).
- Examples about solutions.
Step 2: Watch & Discover (Nearpod Interactive Video)
- Watch carefully: https://app.nearpod.com/?pin=DJWRE
- Answer the questions during the video
Step 3: Organize Your Ideas (MindMeister)
Create an account on mindmiester, then create a mind map using MindMeister: https://www.mindmeister.com/
- Center: “Solutions”
- Add branches:
- Definition
- Solute
- Solvent
- Examples (juice, salt water, tea…)
- Real-life uses
🎨 Be creative with colors and images!
Step 4: Share Your Learning (Teams Channels and Edublogs)
Share the links of your mindmap, video, infographic and flashcards on your assigned channel; then answer the question on Edublogs: https://mayayaman20.edublogs.org/2026/04/26/solutions/
Evaluation
📊 Evaluation Rubric (Measurable Version)
| Criteria | Excellent (4) | Good (3) | Needs Improvement (2) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Understanding | Accurately defines solution, solute, and solvent and explains relationships between them with at least 2 correct examples and no major errors | Correctly defines all 3 terms with 1 example, with minor errors or missing detail | Defines 1–2 terms only or includes major misconceptions; examples are incorrect or missing |
| Mind Map | Includes all key concepts (solution, solute, solvent, examples), uses clear connections, and shows at least 3 visual elements (colors, images, icons) | Includes most key concepts with basic connections and 1–2 visual elements | Missing key concepts or connections; no visuals or poorly organized |
| Participation | Completes 100% of activities (Edublogs, Nearpod, MindMeister, NotebookLM) and contributes at least 1 meaningful response/discussion | Completes 75% of activities with limited participation | Completes less than 75% of activities and shows minimal or no participation |
| Blog Post | Writes 2–3 sentences explaining solutions clearly, includes at least 1 real-life example, and shows creativity (opinion, question, or reflection) | Writes 1–2 sentences with a basic explanation and limited detail | Writes 1 sentence or response is unclear, incomplete, or off-topic |
Conclusion
🧠 Conclusion
Great job, scientist! 🎉
Now you know how solutions work and where we see them in everyday life. Next time you mix something, ask yourself:
👉 What is the solute? What is the solvent?