Introduction
During this webquest you will learn about the following things:
* Deforestation - what it is and why the rainforests are so important.
* Plastic Pollution - what it is and why it is dangerous to Nature.
* Climate Change - what it is, how it is happening and why it's an important topic for discussion.
* The effects of Nature on Wellbeing - why Nature is vital for positive mental health.
Task
Nature & The Environment
Task 1)
Watch the following video about Climate Change
Then, look through the short 5-slide presentation on Nearpod...
https://app.nearpod.com/?pin=R8MVF (code, if you need it, is R8MVF)
and answer the page on Climate Change in your booklet.
Task 2)
Watch the following short video about Deforestation.
Be sure to write an answer on the page about Deforestation in your booklet.
You also have a Reading Comprehension worksheet task on 'Deforestation' to complete (ask Simon to give this to you).
Task 3)
Watch the following video on Plastic Pollution
Ask Simon to give you a worksheet challenge about Plastic Pollution.
After you have done this, complete the page about Plastic Pollution in your booklet.
Task 4)
Watch a fourth and final video about why nature is so important.
This website will give you more information on this too, explaining why nature is vital for our wellbeing.
Answer the page about the benefits of nature in your booklet.
Evaluation
Complete the Evaluation form here: https://forms.gle/S9RExWeQW2PJM2KV6
Conclusion
Remember... your actions and choices count!
Help to shape the world and the future that you want to see.
I hope you have enjoyed this webquest. By now you should have completed the booklet given to you on 'Nature & The Environment'.
You can now have a healthy, critical discussion with anyone who says 'Climate Change isn't real'.
Credits
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Teacher Page
Simon Howes is a Further Education Lecturer, Mindfulness Instructor and proud Vegan!