Climate Action Now – Be the Change!

Introduction

    Have you noticed the rising heat, stronger storms, and changing seasons? These aren’t random — they're signs of a changing climate. Climate change is real, and it's happening now. But here’s the good news: YOU can be part of the solution.

In this WebQuest, you’ll dive into the science behind climate change, its impact on the planet, and how we — as global citizens — can take meaningful action. Ready to be a climate hero?

Task

You will create a multimedia presentation or digital campaign that explains:

  • What climate change is

  • What causes it

  • Its impact on your community or country

  • And a realistic action plan that individuals or communities can take

Your final product can be:

  • A 5-minute video or animated presentation

  • A digital poster with an advocacy message

  • A short website or infographic campaign

You will present your project to the class and publish it on a class Padlet or shared folder.

Process

Step 1: Understand Climate Change

Step 2: Explore Local Impact

  • Research: How is climate change affecting the Philippines? (Floods, typhoons, agriculture, health, etc.)

  • Suggested source: DENR Climate Change Portal

  • Conduct a short survey or interview in your school or community.

Step 3: Brainstorm a Solution

  • Choose a focus area (e.g., plastic pollution, tree planting, water conservation, clean energy, etc.)

  • Brainstorm possible solutions or campaigns that students or communities can realistically do.

Step 4: Plan Your Presentation

Choose a format:

  • Canva Poster or Infographic

  • Powtoon or Canva Video

  • Google Slides / PowerPoint

  • Wix/Google Sites mini website

Create a storyboard or draft your campaign using this Planning Template.

Step 5: Create and Finalize

  • Design your content with visuals, facts, and persuasive messages.

  • Cite your sources properly.

  • Ask peers for feedback and revise your project.

Step 6: Present and Share

  • Present to your class or group

  • Upload your final work to the shared class folder or Padlet

  • Reflect in your science journal: What did you learn? What change can YOU make?

 

🔗 Resources

Websites & Tools:

Optional Reading:

  • Textbook Chapter on Environmental Science

  • IPCC Reports (summary version)

Evaluation

Your project will be graded based on the following:

  • Content Accuracy (5 points): Your presentation or campaign should include correct scientific information about climate change. Make sure the facts are based on real research and sources.

  • Creativity and Design (5 points): Your work should be visually appealing and creative. Use colors, images, and layout wisely to make your message stand out.

  • Clarity and Message (5 points): Your audience should clearly understand your message. It should be organized, easy to follow, and persuasive.

  • Action Plan (3 points): You must include a realistic and specific plan that shows what people can do to help the environment or fight climate change.

  • Effort and Completion (2 points): The final product should look complete, polished, and reflect genuine effort.

Total: 20 points

 

Conclusion

You’ve just used science to understand one of the biggest issues facing our planet — and more importantly, you proposed a solution. By connecting research with real-life action, you’ve shown that science doesn’t just belong in a classroom — it belongs in our homes, our communities, and our everyday choices.

Keep asking questions, keep taking action. Because climate change won’t wait — and neither should you.