Introduction
Have you noticed unusually hot days, stronger storms, or changes in rainfall? These are some of the environmental changes that can affect our communities.
In this WebQuest, you will become a Climate Change Investigator. Your goal is to discover what climate change is, what causes it, how it affects people and the environment, and what we can do about it.
Task
Working in small groups, investigate climate change and its effects on the Philippines.
At the end of the WebQuest, your group will create a digital infographic or poster that explains:
- What climate change is
- At least three causes of climate change
- At least three effects on people and the environment
- How climate change can affect the Philippines
- At least five actions students and communities can take
Your final output should be informative, easy to understand, and visually engaging.
Process
- Step 1: Form a group of 3–4 students.
- Step 2: Explore the provided resources and learn about climate change.
- Step 3: As a group, identify its major causes and effects.
- Step 4: Research examples of how climate change affects the Philippines.
- Step 5: Discuss practical actions that students, families, schools, and communities can take.
- Step 6: Organize your findings and select the most important information.
- Step 7: Create your infographic or poster using Canva, PowerPoint, Google Slides, or another available tool.
- Step 8: Present your work to the class and briefly explain what your group learned.
Students can use these reliable resources:
NASA Climate Kids – provides student-friendly explanations of climate change and its causes.
https://climatekids.nasa.gov/
United Nations – What Is Climate Change? – introduces climate change, its causes, effects, and possible solutions.
https://www.un.org/en/climatechange/what-is-climate-change
PAGASA – provides information about climate and weather in the Philippines.
https://www.pagasa.dost.gov.ph/
Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR) – provides Philippine environmental information and programs.
https://www.denr.gov.ph/
Evaluation
| Criteria | Excellent – 4 | Good – 3 | Developing – 2 | Needs Improvement – 1 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Content | Complete and accurate information | Mostly complete and accurate | Some information is missing | Many important details are missing |
| Research | Uses resources effectively | Uses several resources | Limited research | Very little evidence of research |
| Solutions | Practical and well-explained actions | Appropriate actions provided | Some actions are unclear | Few or unrealistic actions |
| Presentation | Clear, creative, and organized | Clear and organized | Somewhat organized | Difficult to understand |
| Teamwork | All members contribute | Most members contribute | Unequal participation | Little collaboration |
Conclusion
Congratulations! You have completed your Climate Change WebQuest. Through this activity, you learned about the causes and effects of climate change, especially how it affects the Philippines and our local communities. You also explored different ways that we can help protect the environment.
As you finish this WebQuest, think about this question: What is one action you can start doing today to help address climate change in your community?
Remember, even small actions can contribute to positive change.