Introduction
Welcome young environmental stewards!
Apurawan is a blessed with beautiful natural resources including mangrove forests that protect our coastal communities and provide habitats for fish and other marine life. However, human activities and environmental changes threaten these valuable ecosystems.
Imagine that you are members of a community environmental team assigned to educate the people of Apurawan about the importance of protecting mangroves. Your mission is to investigate, analyze information, and create awareness materials that can help preserve our environment for future generations.
Are you ready to become champions of nature?
Task
Task:
Your group will create:
- An environmental awareness poster or inforgraphic
- A short presentation explaining:
-What mangroves are?
-Why mangroves are important?
-Threats affecting mangrove ecosystems;
-Practical ways the community of apurawan can help protect them.
FINAL OUTPUT:
-canva poster or infographic
-3-5 minute presentation
Process
PROCESS
Step 1: Explore the resources
-Read articles and watch videos about mangroves and environmental conservation.
Step 2: Discuss with your group
-Identify the importance of mangroves and the challenges they face.
Step 3: Develop Solutions
-Think of Realistic actions that students and residents of apurawan can do to protect the environment.
Step 4: Create your output
-Design a poster using canva or PowerPoint
Step 5: Present your work
-Present your output to the class and explain your recommendations.
Evaluation
EVALUATION:
CRITERIA: TOTATL POINTS: 40
| CRITERIA | EXCELLENT (10) | GOOD (8) | FAIR (6) | NEEDS IMPROVEMENT (4) |
| ACCURACY AND INFORMATION | INFORMATION IS COMPLETE AND ACCURATE | MOSTLY ACCURATE | SOME INACCURACIES | LIMITED INFORMATION |
| CREATIVITY | HIHGLY CREATIVE SND ATTRACTIVE | CREATIVE | AVERAGE DESIGN | MINIMAL EFFORT |
| TEAMWORK | EXCELLENT COOPERATION | GOOD PARTICIPATION | LIMITED PARTICIPATION | POOR TEAMWORK |
| PRESENTATION SKILLS | CLEAR AND CONFIDENT | UNDERSTANDABLE | SOME DIFFICULTY | UNCLEAR PRESENTATION |
Conclusion
CONCLUSION:
Congratulations. environmental guardians!
through this Webquest, you have to learned that protecting the environment is everyone's responsibility. By understanding the importance of mangroves, we can help preserve the natural beauty and resources of Apurawan.
remember: small actions today can create healthier and more sustainable future for our community.
Credits
Resources
DENR Philippines
https://www.denr.gov.ph
Biodiversity Management Bureau
https://bmb.gov.ph
WWF Philippines
https://wwf.org.ph
National Geographic Education
https://education.nationalgeographic.org
YouTube Videos on Mangroves
https://www.youtube.com/results?search_query=mangrove+ecosystem
Teacher Page
Prepared by: Jesabel Balo
Educational Technology Student, Iqra Development Academy