Introduction
Have you noticed that the weather today is more unpredictable than before—stronger typhoons, hotter days, and heavier rainfall? These changes are not random. They are signs of climate change, a global issue that affects everyone, especially countries like the Philippines.
In this WebQuest, you will explore what climate change is, what causes it, and how human actions contribute to it. You will also discover how young people like you can help protect the Earth for future generations.
Task
You will work in groups of four to create a Climate Action Awareness Project. Your final output may be a poster, infographic, slideshow, or short video that explains:
- What climate change is
- Its main causes and effects
- How climate change affects the Philippines
- Practical actions students can take to help reduce climate change
Your project will be shared with the class to promote environmental awareness.
Process
Follow these steps:
- Form a group of four members.
- Assign roles (researcher, writer, designer, presenter).
- Use the provided websites to research climate change.
- Discuss your findings and organize the important information.
- Choose a format for your Climate Action Project.
- Create your project using available digital tools.
- Review your work for accuracy, clarity, and creativity.
- Present your project to the class.
Evaluation
Your project will be evaluated using the rubric below:
| Criteria | Excellent (4) | Good (3) | Fair (2) | Needs improvement (1) |
| Content Accuracy | Complete and Accurate Information | Mostly accurate | Some errors | Many errors |
| Understandable of Topic | Shows deep understanding | Good understanding | Limited understanding | Poor understanding |
| Creativity & Design | Very Creative and engaging | Creative | Some creativity | Little creativity |
| Collaboration | All members contributed equally | Most members contributed | Few members contributed | Minimal participation |
| Presentation | Clear, confident, and organized | Mostly clear | Some clarity issues | Unclear |
Conclusion
Great job! Through this WebQuest, you learned that climate change is a real and urgent problem that affects both the world and our local communities. More importantly, you discovered that even small actions—when done together—can make a big difference.
Reflect on what you learned:
- What new ideas about climate change surprised you?
- What actions can you start doing today to help protect the environment?
Remember, caring for the Earth starts with informed and responsible choices.
Credits
This WebQuest was created by Michelle Ann Victoria as part of a course requirement in Technology for Teaching and Learning.
The following websites and resources were used in the development of this WebQuest:
- NASA Climate Change. https://climate.nasa.gov
- United Nations Climate Change. https://www.un.org/en/climatechange
- World Wildlife Fund. https://www.worldwildlife.org
- PAGASA – Climate Change Information. https://www.pagasa.dost.gov.ph
Special thanks to Dr. Bernie Dodge, creator of the WebQuest model, and to the educators whose ideas on constructivist learning inspired this activity.
All information used are for educational purposes only.
Teacher Page
Target Learners: Grade 7 students (Junior High School)
Subject Area: Science – Climate Change and Environmental Responsibility
Time Required: 4–5 class periods (45–60 minutes per period)
Learning Objectives
After completing this WebQuest, students will be able to:
- Explain the concept of climate change.
- Identify the causes and effects of climate change.
- Describe how climate change affects the Philippines.
- Propose simple actions to help reduce climate change impacts.
- Work collaboratively to create an awareness project.
Prerequisite Skills:
- Basic internet navigation skills
- Ability to work in groups
- Basic presentation or design skills
Instructional Strategy:
This WebQuest uses inquiry-based and collaborative learning, allowing students to construct knowledge through guided online research, discussion, and project creation.
Assessment:
Student performance is assessed using a rubric based on:
- Content accuracy
- Understanding of concepts
- Creativity and presentation
- Collaboration and participation
Notes for the Teacher:
- Review websites before the activity to ensure accessibility.
- Guide students in evaluating credible online sources.
- Encourage respectful group collaboration.
- The project format may be adjusted based on available resources.