Guardians of the Earth: A Climate Action

Introduction

Our planet is changing—and not for the better.

Temperatures are rising, storms are getting stronger, animals are losing their homes, and oceans are warming. These changes are caused by climate change, a global challenge affecting every living thing on Earth.

In this WebQuest, you will become Guardians of the Earth. Your mission is to understand what climate change is, what causes it, how it affects us, and what actions we can take to protect our planet.

Are you ready to become a climate hero?

Task

You will complete three major tasks:

Create an infographic that explains climate change (causes, effects, and solutions).

Choose one climate issue (polar ice melt, extreme heat, drought, typhoons, sea-level rise, etc.) and create a short video OR 2-paragraph report about it.

Develop a class “Climate Action Plan” to promote environmental responsibility.

You will submit these outputs digitally or as instructed by your teacher.

Process

III. Process

Step 1: Learn the Basics of Climate Change

Visit the resources listed below.

Take notes on the following:

What is climate change?

What causes it?

How does it affect people, animals, and the environment?

What can humans do to slow it down?

Step 2: Create Your Climate Change Infographic

Your infographic must include:

Definition of climate change

3 main causes3 visible effects

5 solutions ordinary citizens can do



Images or icons to support the ideas

Suggested tools:

Canva

Piktochart

Google Slides

PowerPoint

Step 3: Pick a Climate Issue & Explain It

Choose one topic:

Melting ice caps

Rising sea levels

Stronger typhoons

Drought and water shortages

Extreme heat

Wildfires

Deforestation

Pollution

Option A: Create a 1–2-minute video explaining:

What the issue is

Why it’s happening

Who is affected

How we can help

Option B: Write a 2-paragraph report covering the same points.

Step 4: Make a Class Climate Action Plan

As Earth Guardians, create a simple plan for students your age.

Include at least 6 actions, such as:

Planting trees

Using reusable containers

Saving electricity

Participating in clean-up drives

 

Practicing recycling

Reducing plastic waste

Present it as:

A poster

A group presentation

A digital document

A class pledge

Evaluation
Criteria Excellent (4) Good (3) Fair (2) Needs Improvement (1)
Infographic Complete, accurate, visually creative Mostly complete, minor inaccuracies Lacks detail or clarity Very incomplete or unclear
Video / Report Clear, informative, well-researched Good explanation Basic explanation, missing details Minimal effort or many errors
Climate Action Plan Creative, realistic, well-organized Good effort Some ideas but lacking detail Poorly organized
Overall Effort Shows excellent effort Good effort Satisfactory Minimal effort
Conclusion

You did it, Earth Guardian!

You explored the science behind climate change, learned its impacts, and created solutions to protect the environment. Remember:

🌱 Small actions can create big change.

🌎 Protecting the Earth begins with you.

Thank you for becoming a voice for the planet!

Credits