Introduction
Climate change is one of the biggest challenges facing our world today. You may have noticed hotter days, stronger storms, or changes in rainfall patterns. But what causes climate change, and how does it affect our community? In this WebQuest, you will become an environmental researcher and investigate climate change using reliable online resources. By the end of this activity, you will better understand the problem and propose solutions to help protect our environment.
Task
Your task is to work in a small group to create a digital poster or slideshow presentation that explains:
What climate change is
Its main causes
Its effects on the Philippines and your local community
Practical actions students can take to reduce its impact
Your final output will be presented to the class.
Process
Follow these steps to complete the WebQuest:
Form a group of 3–4 students.
Assign roles (researcher, note-taker, designer, presenter).
Visit the provided websites and read the information carefully.
Take notes on key ideas about climate change, causes, and effects.
Discuss how climate change affects your community.
Create a digital poster or slideshow using Canva, PowerPoint, or Google Slides.
Review your work using the rubric before submitting.
Present your output to the class.
Evaluation
Criteria
Excellent (4)
Good (3)
Fair (2)
Needs Improvement (1)
Content Accuracy
All information is accurate and complete
Mostly accurate
Some inaccuracies
Many inaccuracies
Understanding
Shows deep understanding
Clear understanding
Limited understanding
Little understanding
Creativity & Design
Very creative and engaging
Clear and organized
Somewhat organized
Poorly organized
Collaboration
All members participated
Most participated
Few participated
No collaboration
Total Score: 16 points
Conclusion
Congratulations on completing this WebQuest! Through research and teamwork, you learned how climate change affects the world and your community. More importantly, you discovered that even small actions can make a difference. Reflect on what you learned and think about how you can apply these ideas in your daily life to help protect the environment.
Credits
This WebQuest is based on the WebQuest model developed by Bernie Dodge and Tom March. Content information was gathered from the following educational websites:
NASA Climate Kids
National Geographic
DENR Philippines
Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC)
Design tools such as Canva and Google Slides were used following their attribution guidelines.
Teacher Page
Target Learners: Grade 8 students
Subject Area: Science
Unit Topic: Climate Change and Environmental Responsibility
Time Required: 3–4 class periods
Objectives:
At the end of this WebQuest, students will be able to:
Explain the concept of climate change
Identify its causes and effects, especially in the Philippines
Propose simple actions to reduce environmental impact
Work collaboratively and present findings effectively
Prerequisite Skills:
Basic Internet navigation, reading comprehension, and simple presentation skills.
Teacher Notes:
This WebQuest is designed as an inquiry-based activity. The teacher acts as a facilitator by guiding discussions, monitoring group work, and providing feedback. Encourage students to use reliable sources and relate the topic to real-life situations in their community.
Assessment:
Student performance will be evaluated using the provided rubric focusing on content accuracy, understanding, creativity, and collaboration.