Saving Our Oceans: Understanding Marine Pollution

Introduction
Task

You will work as an environmental researcher.

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Your goal is to create a digital awareness presentation or poster explaining:

  1. What ocean pollution is

  2. Its causes and effects on marine life and humans

  3. Possible solutions that communities can apply

Your final output will be presented to the class as an environmental awareness campaign.

Process

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Read and explore the assigned websites provided below.

  1. https://www.nationalgeographic.com/environment/article/ocean-pollution

  2. https://oceanservice.noaa.gov/facts/pollution.html

 

NEXT:

  • Identify the main causes of ocean pollution.

  • Analyze how pollution affects marine organisms and ecosystems.

  • List at least three realistic solutions to reduce ocean pollution.

  • Create a presentation or infographic using Canva, PowerPoint, or any available tool.

  • Present your output and explain your recommendations.

Evaluation

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Criteria Excellent (4) Good (3) Fair (2) Needs Improvement (1)
Content Accuracy Information is complete and correct Minor errors Some missing details Many inaccuracies
Analysis Clear explanation of causes & effects Adequate explanation Limited explanation Very unclear
Creativity Highly engaging and organized Organized Somewhat organized Disorganized
Presentation Confident and clear Mostly clear Some difficulty explaining Hard to understand
Conclusion

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Through this WebQuest, you learned that ocean pollution is a real-world problem that requires responsible action.

By analyzing information and proposing solutions, you became aware of how individual and community efforts can help protect marine environments.

Remember that small actions can create big changes for our oceans.