Introduction
Plastic pollution is a growing problem affecting oceans, wildlife, and human health. In this WebQuest, you will become environmental investigators, exploring the causes, impacts, and possible solutions to plastic pollution in your community and around the world.
Task
Your team will research plastic pollution using provided web resources. You will:
Create a multimedia presentation (slides, video, or poster) explaining the problem and proposing realistic solutions for your school or community.
Present your findings and recommendations to the class.
Process
Read the introduction and guiding question: How does plastic pollution affect our world, and what can we do about it?
Use the provided web links to gather information on:
What is plastic pollution?
How does it impact the environment and living things?
What are current solutions and what more can be done?
As a group, discuss and select the most important facts and ideas.
Organize your findings into a presentation with visuals and clear recommendations.
Prepare to present your work and answer questions from classmates.
Evaluation
Your work will be assessed using a rubric that considers:
Quality and accuracy of research
Clarity and creativity of presentation
Feasibility and originality of proposed solutions
Teamwork and participation
Conclusion
Reflect on what you learned about plastic pollution and how your actions can make a difference. Discuss as a class which solutions are most practical and how you might implement them at school or home.