Introduction
Did you ever think how much time is left until humans destroy nature and thus doom the living?
Did you know humans are the only species that change nature for the worse in irreversible means?
Are you doing your share to keep nature alive?
This Webquest will help you see how important nature and wildlife are.
Task
Finding out more about the ways to protect the environment !
Your task is to prepare a poster about the ways to protect the environment in groups of three using the web service Canva. You can benefit from the information given in the video. For the ones who do not know about Canva and how to use it, there is a tutorial video in the process step.
You are expected to prepare a poster with a good design and a strong message. You can either find a slogan from the internet or create one yourself. Make sure that it is visually attractive. Keep in mind that the pictures should be relative to the subject and not be overused.
Process
1) Watch this video about how to take care of the environment and answer the following questions : How to Take Care of the Environment - 10 Ways to Take Care of the Environment - YouTube
- Did the video make you realize the importance of protecting the environment?
- Which of these are you already applying? Why don’t you do the rest?
- Do you think these all are useful protecting the environment? If not, why?
- What can we do other than these?
- Are you worried about the environmental pollution?
2) Regarding your answers to the questions above, write a paragraph (5-7 sentences) about the subject. While writing, you can benefit from this site : https://www.dlsweb.rmit.edu.au/lsu/content/4_WritingSkills/writing_tuts/paragraphs_LL/model.html
3) Before starting on your posters, watch this tutorial video about how to make posters on canva : https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dCv1oMXk-XM
4) After finishing your paragraph, go to https://www.canva.com/ to prepare your posters. Here is a link on required elements for your posters : https://www.anl.gov/education/guide-to-effective-poster-design
Evaluation
Your poster is going to be graded considering five elements which are: Required Elements, Labels, Graphics-Relevance, Attractiveness, and Grammar. See the rubric located at the bottom of the page.
You are going to be working in groups of three.
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Student Name _______________________________ Class Period:________________________________ |
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CATEGORY |
4 |
3 |
2 |
1 |
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Required Elements |
The poster includes all required elements as well as additional information. |
All required elements are included on the poster. |
All but 1 of the required elements are included on the poster. |
Several required elements were missing. |
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Labels |
All items of importance on the poster are clearly labeled with labels that can be read from at least 3 feet away. |
Almost all items of importance on the poster are clearly labeled with labels that can be read from at least 3 feet away. |
Many items of importance on the poster are clearly labeled with labels that can be read from at least 3 feet away. |
Labels are too small to view OR no important items were labeled. |
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Graphics - Relevance |
All graphics are related to the topic and make it easier to understand. All borrowed graphics have a source citation. |
All graphics are related to the topic and most make it easier to understand. Some borrowed graphics have a source citation. |
All graphics relate to the topic. One or two borrowed graphics have a source citation. |
Graphics do not relate to the topic OR several borrowed graphics do not have a source citation. |
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Attractiveness |
The poster is exceptionally attractive in terms of design, layout, and neatness. |
The poster is attractive in terms of design, layout, and neatness. |
The poster is acceptably attractive though it may be a bit messy. |
The poster is distractingly messy or very poorly designed. It is not attractive. |
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Grammar |
There are no grammatical/mechanical mistakes on the poster. |
There are 1-2 grammatical/mechanical mistakes on the poster. |
There are 3-4 grammatical/mechanical mistakes on the poster. |
There are more than 4 grammatical/mechanical mistakes on the poster |
Conclusion
That was all !
Now you understand how much nature means to us and how essential it is !
Sooo, how about a camping trip ? :)
Your teachers :
Dilara Sezgin & Ömer Arda Özdinçer & Orçun Özcan