Contamination

 Today you will be working on one of the most controversial issues of all time  "CONTAMINATION" You will be learning about this topic, its causes and terrible consequences. Also, you will get to know how to raise conscious, change our mind, make others change their attitude towards pollution and start fighting back. Are you in? Or Are you out?

    Working in pairs, you will follow the instructions on the process page performing the different exercises on your notebooks by following the links provided to the appropriate websites and pages. You will have the entire lesson for this task which is to be completed for homework if necessary.

      As you research this topic I want you to keep in mind specific terminology and Pay special attention to the tips given in order to take action against contamination. Considering the different tips provided you are expected to give an oral presentation summarizing the most relevant information and propose an environmental campaign to start at your school. It must include: Reasons for the campaign and tips to change peoples' attitude. This information must be presented on a leaflet created by you and your partner. It must include a logo representing your campaign. Use the vocabulary studied on the web quest and the unit from the class book “we’re going to volunteer”.     

                                                               Let’s get started!

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Contamination

http://www.dictionary.com/browse/contamination

1. After reading the definition answer the following question.

            What is the meaning of contamination or pollution?

http://greenliving.lovetoknow.com/Types_of_Pollution

      2. How many types of contamination are there?

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oJAbATJCugs

1. After watching the video “Global Warming 10 National Geographic” answer the following questions.

1. What is global warming?
2. What is the greenhouse effect?
3. What are the principal causes of global warming?
4. What are the environmental consequences of global warming?
5. Has temperatures changed over the last century? How?
6. Who causes these changes?
7. When did this environmental problem begin?
8. When was the warmest year in history?
9. What will happen in the future according to scientists?
10. What natural disasters are named as consequences of global warming?
11. What will happen to the different species?
12. What solutions are proposed in the video?
13. What other solutions can you propose?
14. Do you like the video? What do you think of it?

http://www.nationalgeographic.com/environment/global-warming/global-warming-overview/

http://www.dictionary.com/

1. As you read, take a look at the underlined words. Find their meanings. You can infer the meanings or you can look them up. Later on write self-explanatory sentences using the vocabulary.

1. Melt:
2. Rise:
3. Release:
4. Set into motion:
5. Hang in:
6. Carbon dioxide.
7. Volcanic eruption:
8. Problem:

https://www.nrdc.org/stories/how-you-can-stop-global-warming 

5. After reading the article. Ranking the tips according to their level of importance. Don’t forget to give a brief account of what each of them are about. Add more tips that you can start put into practice at home.

https://www.spellbrand.com/top-10-logos-from-the-united-nations

6. Look at the logo and answer the questions.

1. What does this logo mean?
2. Who creates it?
3. What does it stand for?
4. What is it in charge of?
5. Do they have other logos? Can you give a brief account of them?

 Now that you are familiar with the context of contamination and its environment impact, you will have a better understanding of the meaning of this project work and our attempt to change people’s minds and their attitude towards the planet. You will also find this webquest useful to create your own leaflets to present to your classmates and to meet the project goals and expectations. Hope you enjoyed the webquest!

CONGRATULATIONS!!!