Introduction
Climate change is one of the most serious problems affecting the world today. You may have noticed hotter weather, stronger storms, flooding, and rising sea levels. These changes are not random—they are connected to human activities and natural processes.
In this WebQuest, you will act as an environmental researcher and investigate how climate change affects our planet and community. Your goal is to understand the causes, effects, and possible solutions.
Task
Your task is to work in a group and create an informative digital poster or presentation about climate change.
Your final output must include:
- Definition of climate change
- Causes of climate change
- Effects of climate change (global and local)
- Evidence/data that proves climate change is happening
- Solutions (what people and governments can do)
- A short reflection: How can we help reduce climate change in our community?
Final Output Options:
- Canva poster
- PowerPoint / Google Slides presentation
- Infographic
Process
Follow these steps to complete your WebQuest:
Step 1: Form your group
Divide roles:
- Researcher (causes)
- Researcher (effects)
- Data collector (statistics/evidence)
- Designer (poster/presentation)
- Presenter (reporting)
Step 2: Gather information
Use the provided websites to research climate change. Take notes and summarize the key ideas in your own words.
Step 3: Analyze the problem
Answer these questions:
- What is climate change?
- Why is it happening?
- How does it affect humans, animals, and the environment?
- What evidence supports your findings?
Step 4: Create your output
Design your poster or slides. Ensure that the information is clear, organized, and visually attractive.
Step 5: Present your work
Present your output to the class (3–5 minutes).
Step 6: Reflection
Write a short reflection (5–7 sentences):
- What did you learn?
- What action can you personally do to help reduce climate change?
Evaluation
| Criteria | Excellent (4) | Good (3) | Fair (2) | Needs Improvement (1) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Content Accuracy | The information is complete and correct | Mostly correct with minor errors | Some incorrect or missing info | Many errors, incomplete |
| Organization | Very clear and well-structured | Organized but needs improvement | Somewhat confusing | Disorganized |
| Creativity & Design | Very creative and visually appealing | Good design | Basic design | Poor design |
| Use of Evidence | Strong data/statistics used | Some evidence used | Limited evidence | No evidence |
| Teamwork & Participation | All members contributed actively | Most members contributed | Few members contributed | Lack of teamwork |
| Presentation | Clear, confident, and engaging | Clear but needs confidence | Hard to follow | Very unclear |
Total Score: 24 points
Conclusion
Congratulations! 👏🎉🥳
You have completed your WebQuest on climate change. You discovered how climate change happens, its harmful effects, and possible solutions to reduce its impact. Understanding this issue is important because climate change affects everyone, including our future.
Always remember: small actions like saving electricity, reducing waste, and planting trees can make a big difference when done together.
Credits
RESOURCES
Use these websites:
- NASA Climate Change
https://climate.nasa.gov/ - National Geographic: Climate Change
https://www.nationalgeographic.com/environment/article/climate-change - United Nations Climate Action
https://www.un.org/en/climatechange - IPCC (Climate Reports)
https://www.ipcc.ch/ - World Health Organization (Climate and Health)
https://www.who.int/health-topics/climate-change - DepEd Commons (optional local reference)
https://commons.deped.gov.ph/
Prepared by: EARL MANDY D. SARION
School: IQRA Development Institute
Course/Instructor: TCP
Date: April 3, 2026
Teacher Page
Grade Level: Grade 8
Subject: Science
Unit of Study: Climate Change and Environmental Issues
Time Frame: 3–5 days