Ocean

Introduction

Oceans cover more than 70% of our planet, but they're in danger. Plastic pollution, overfishing, and climate change are threatening marine life. In this WebQuest, you’ll become young environmental researchers and find out how we can protect our oceans for the future!

Task

You will work in groups of 3 to:

  1. Investigate major threats to ocean ecosystems.

  2. Propose an action plan (poster + presentation) to raise awareness in your community.

  3. Present your findings to the class using Google Slides.

Process

Follow these steps:

  1. Research: Use the resources below to explore ocean threats and current solutions.

  2. Analyze: In your group, choose ONE major issue (e.g., plastic pollution) to focus on.

  3. Design: Create a digital poster summarizing the problem and your proposed solution.

  4. Present: Prepare a short group presentation using Google Slides or Canva.

Evaluation
Criteria Excellent (4) Good (3) Fair (2) Needs Work (1)
Research Quality Thorough & accurate Mostly correct Some errors Incomplete
Poster Creativity Very creative & clear Clear design Basic visuals Unclear or missing
Presentation Skills Confident & engaging Clear voice Some confusion Unprepared
Teamwork Highly collaborative Minor issues Unequal roles Poor coordination

 

Conclusion

You’ve just learned about the pressing threats facing our oceans and proposed ways to make a difference. Hopefully, you now understand the importance of marine conservation and how small actions can lead to big changes.

Credits

🔹 Resources