Climate Change Warriors

Introduction

Imagine that you have been selected as a member of a Youth Environmental Council. Your community is experiencing more frequent flooding, extreme heat, and stronger storms. The local government has asked your team to investigate climate change and develop solutions to help your community adapt and protect the environment.

Are you ready to become a Climate Change Warrior?

Task

Your team will create a digital campaign (poster, infographic, brochure, or presentation) that explains:

  1. What climate change is
  2. The causes of climate change
  3. The effects of climate change on the Philippines
  4. Actions students and communities can take to reduce its impact

Your final output should educate others and encourage them to take action.

Process

Step 1: Explore Climate Change

Visit the websites provided and gather information about climate change.

Step 2: Investigate

Answer the following questions:

  • What is climate change?
  • What human activities contribute to climate change?
  • How does climate change affect the Philippines?
  • What can individuals do to help?

Step 3: Organize Information

Create a concept map or outline of your findings.

Step 4: Design Your Campaign

Using Canva, PowerPoint, or Google Slides, create an awareness campaign that includes:

  • Facts about climate change
  • Images and illustrations
  • Practical solutions
  • A slogan promoting environmental responsibility

Step 5: Share Your Campaign

Present your work to the class and explain how your proposed actions can help protect the environment.

Evaluation
Criteria 4 Excellent 3 Good 2 Fair 1 Needs Improvement
Accuracy of Information Information is complete and accurate Mostly accurate Some inaccuracies Many inaccuracies
Creativity Highly creative and engaging Creative Some creativity Limited creativity
Organization Well-organized and easy to understand Mostly organized Somewhat organized Poor organization
Use of Resources Used all resources effectively Used most resources Used some resources Minimal use of resources
Presentation Clear, confident, and persuasive Mostly clear Somewhat clear Difficult to understand

Total Score: ____ /20

Conclusion

Congratulations, Climate Change Warrior! Through this WebQuest, you learned about the causes and effects of climate change and discovered ways to help protect the environment. Remember that even small actions, such as conserving energy, reducing waste, and planting trees, can make a big difference. The future of our planet depends on informed and responsible citizens like you.

Credits

Websites

Videos

  • Climate Change Explained (National Geographic)
  • What Is Climate Change? (NASA Climate Kids)

Additional Resources

  • Science textbooks
  • Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR) publications