Understanding Climate Change and Its Impact in the Philippines

Introduction

The Philippines is one of the countries most affected by climate change. Typhoons, rising sea levels, extreme heat, and biodiversity loss are just a few of the serious problems we face. But why is this happening? What can we do to protect our environment and future generations? In this WebQuest, you will explore the causes, effects, and possible solutions to climate change, focusing on the Philippines. By the end of this activity, you will create an advocacy campaign to raise awareness and propose real solutions to address climate change in your community.

Task

Your group will act as environmental advocates and researchers. Your goal is to create an advocacy campaign (in the form of a digital poster, video, or social media page) that educates people about climate change in the Philippines and encourages action.

Your campaign must include:

  •  A clear explanation of what climate change is and why it matters
  •  How climate change affects the Philippines (typhoons, rising temperatures, etc.)
  •  Real-life examples of climate change impact in the country
  •  Government and community efforts to combat climate change
  •  Actionable steps individuals can take to help
  •  A creative and engaging presentation style
Process

Step 1: Research & Gather Information

Each group member should take on a specific role:

  1. The Scientist – Explains the science behind climate change.

  2. The Journalist – Finds real-life stories of climate change effects in the Philippines.

  3. The Policy Expert – Researches government policies and climate action programs.

  4. The Activist – Finds ways people can take action and fight climate change.

Use the following resources to help with your research:

Step 2: Develop Your Advocacy Campaign

  • Choose your format:

    📌 Digital Poster (Canva, Photoshop, etc.)

    🎥 Short Video (TikTok, YouTube, etc.)

    📱 Social Media Page (Facebook, Instagram, etc.)

  • Make sure your campaign is informative, visually appealing, and engaging.

  • Include real facts, images, or videos to support your message.

  • Use Filipino or English to communicate effectively with your target audience.

Step 3: Present Your Campaign

  • Each group will present their advocacy campaign to the class.

  • You must explain:

    • Why you chose this format

    • The key message of your campaign

    • How it can help create awareness and action

  • Be prepared to answer questions from your classmates!

Evaluation

 

Category Excellent (4 pts) Good (3 pts) Fair (2 pts)

Needs Improvement

(1 pt)
Content Accuracy All information is accurate, well-researched, and relevant. Mostly accurate with minor missing details. Some inaccurate or missing key information. Many inaccuracies and lack of research.
Creativity & Presentation Highly creative, engaging, and well-designed. Good creativity and clear presentation. Some effort but lacks engagement. Minimal creativity and poor presentation.
Impact & Persuasiveness Strong, convincing, and inspires action. Somewhat persuasive with a clear message. Tries to be persuasive but lacks impact. Lacks persuasiveness and clarity.
Teamwork & Effort Excellent collaboration; all members contributed equally. Good teamwork with some uneven effort. Some teamwork, but effort was unbalanced. Poor teamwork and minimal effort.

 

 

Conclusion

Conclusion

Congratulations, climate warriors! You have successfully completed your advocacy campaign. Through this WebQuest, you’ve learned how climate change affects the Philippines and discovered ways to help. The fight against climate change starts with YOU!

 

Reflection Questions:

  1. What was the most surprising thing you learned about climate change?

  2. Do you think social media can be an effective tool for climate activism? Why or why not?

  3. What actions will you take after completing this WebQuest?

Teacher Page

  • This WebQuest aligns with DepEd’s Senior High School Science Curriculum and SDG 13 (Climate Action).

  • It develops critical thinking, research, collaboration, and advocacy skills.

  • Can be adapted for online or face-to-face learning.