Introduction
Climate change is one of the most pressing issues of our time .As a global community, its essential to understand its causes, effects and potential solutions. In this webquest, you will embark on a journey to explore climate change, its impacts on our planet , and ways to mitigate its effects.
Task
Your task is to work in groups to create a multimedia presentation (e.g video, podcast, or inforgraphic) that addresses the following questions:
- What are the primary causes of climate change ?
- How does climate change affect different ecosystems and human societies?
- What are some potential solutions to mitigate the effects os climate change ?
Process
- Research: Gather information from credible online sources , such as NASA, IPCC and articles.
- Analysis: Analyze the data and information collected, identifying patterns, causes , and effects of climate change.
- Creation: Create a multimedia presentation that effectively communicates your findings and proposed solutions.
- Presentation: Present your findings to the class, encouraging discussion and feedback.
Resources:
- NASA climate change ( https://science.nasa.gov/climate-change/)
- IPCC Reports (https://www.ipcc.ch/)
- National Geographic Climate Change (https://scholar.google.com/)
Watch the following video to understand climate change and its effects
Evaluation
Your multimedia presentation will be evaluated bases on the following criteria:
- Content(40%): Accuracy, depth and relevancy of information.
- Creativity(30%): Originality , effectiveness and engagement of the presentation.
- Organization(20%) :Clarity, coherence and logical flow of the presentation.
- Collaboration(10%): Evidence of the effective teamwork and communication.
Rubric
| Criteria | Excellent (4) |
|---|---|
| Content | Accurate , in-depth, and relevancy |
| Creativity | Original, effective ,and engagement |
| Organization | Clear, coherent, and logical |
| Collaboration | Effective teamwork and communication |
Conclusion
This webquest incorporates PBL (Projects Based Learning) , connectivism and constructivism by:
- Engaging students to explore a complex topic through research and analysis.
- Fostering collaboration and communication among group members,
- Utilizing online resources and multimedia tools to create engaging presentations.
- Emphasizing critical thinking , creativity and problem solving skills.
By completing this webquest, you will develop a deeper understanding of climate change and its implications , as well as essential skills in research, analysis and communication
Credits
References
https://science.nasa.gov/climate-change/
https://www.noaa.gov/education/resource-collections/climate/climate-change-impacts
https://onlinepublichealth.gwu.edu/resources/sources-for-climate-news/
https://earthtosky.org/library/recommended-resources.html
https://www.wwf.org.uk/get-involved/schools/resources/climate-change-resources
Teacher Page
Level Degree in English
Subject English Research, Project Based Learning
Overview
This WebQuest is designed to engage students in a critical exploration of climate change through research, analysis, and multimedia presentation. Students will work in groups to investigate the causes, effects, and potential solutions to climate change, developing essential skills in research, analysis, communication, and collaboration. As their teacher with a degree in English, I will guide students in effectively communicating their findings through clear and concise writing, as well as engaging multimedia presentations
Objectives
Upon completing this webquest, the students will be able to :
- Conduct in-depth research on climate change using credible online sources and analyze the data to identify patterns, causes, and effects.
- Create a multimedia presentation that effectively communicates their findings and proposed solutions to climate change.
- Demonstrate critical thinking, creativity, and problem-solving skills in addressing the complexities of climate change.
- Collaborate effectively with group members to produce a cohesive and engaging multimedia presentation.
- Develop essential skills in research, analysis, and communication, while exploring a pressing global issue.