Global Warming and Climate Change

Introduction

As global surface temperatures continue to reach records high, the Earth is sending a distress  signal that humanity can no longer ignore. Global warming is the long term heating of the Earth's climate system, it's the major symptom of the larger disease of Climate Change Climate Change is the broader systematic changes happening to our planet, including changes in precipitation, ocean, temperatures and melting ice.

Task

Students group in 3-5 they will conduct a research and creat a digital presentation that explains: 

  • Major cause of Global Warming and Climate Change 
  • The effects in environment and human life 
  • Practical ways to reduce global warming and Climate change 
  • A simple plan that everyone can follow 

At the end of the activity, each group will present there research in the classroom 

Process

STEP 1 

Read and provide online source to understand Global warming and Climate change 

STEP 2 

Identify the different sources of Global warming and Climate change 

STEP 3 

Discuss how Global warming and Climate change affects the human and environments 

STEP 4 

Practical solutions that student and community can implement 

STEP 5 

Create a presentation using Microsoft PowerPoint any application that can use to present your research properly 

STEP 6 

Present your output in classroom 

Evaluation

Criteria 

Excellence 

4

Good

3

Fair

2

Need Improvement 

1
Content  Information is complete and well research  Most information accurate  Some information is missing Information incomplete 
Organization  Ideas are easy to understand  Mostly organized  Some part cant understand clearly  Poor ideas
Creativity  Very creative and easy to understand  presentation  Attractive presentation  Limited creativity of information  No creativity 
Teamwork All member participate a Some member participate  Few member do there research  No teamwork 
Presentation  Clear easy to understand well organized  Some part clear and well presented Difficult to understand  Not organized presentation 

TOTAL 20 POINTS

Conclusion

By completing this Web Quest you have learned that Global warming and Climate change are related to each other and  it's a global problem that requires everyone 's participation. You discovered that global warming is the root cause and Climate change represent the full range of side effects. Remember in small action can make a great difference for the future generations 

Credits

The Web Quest was developed using information and educational resources for the following organizations or website. 

Teacher Page

  • Title 

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Global Warming and Climate Change 

Subject 

Science 

Grade Level 

Grade 8

Duration 

45-60 minutes class period 

Learning Objectives 

At the end of the Web Quest, students should be able to: 

  1. Explain the cause of Global Warming and Climate Change 
  2. Describe the effects of Global Warming and Climate Change in environment and human life 
  3. Identify practical solutions to reduce the impact in environment and human 
  4. Work research, analyze information and present finding using digital tools 

CURRICULUM CONNECTION

The Web Quest support the Grade 8 Science curriculum on environmental issue and human impacts of Global Warming and Climate change. It also integrate digital literacy, collaboration, communication and critical thinking skills 

Prerequisite Knowledge 

Students should have a basic in understanding of 

  • Ecosystem 
  • Human activities that affect the climate
  • Internet research materials 
  • Marine environment 

Materials Needed 

  • Computer, smartphone with internet 
  • Books 
  • Notebook and pen
  • Microsoft PowerPoint 
  • articles about the topic

Teaching Strategies 

  • Focus on problem and solutions 
  • Connect global warming and Climate Change to your existing curriculum 
  • Learn simulation and games
  • Connect global issues  
  • Discussion and Reflection 

Teacher's Role

  • Introduce the topic and explain the Web Quest
  • Guide the students in reliable online source
  • Facilitate class discussion 
  • Assess students using the provided rubric 

Student Output 

  • Oral presentation for output 
  • A simple plan for reducing the impact of Global warming and Climate change 

Assessment 

The students will be evaluated using the rubric based on: 

  • Accuracy of the solution 
  • Creativity 
  • Presentation Skills 
  • Organization 
  • Teamwork 

Total 20 points 

Extension Activities 

  • Community Participation in tree planting 
  • Community clean up
  • Reduce food waste
  • Use eco friendly transportation 
  • Develop a campaign about switching to renewable  energy sources
  • Creat a poster about greenhouse gas 

Standard Address 

This Web Quest promotes 

  • Environmental awareness 
  • Digital literacy 
  • Responsible citizenship 
  • Energy transition 
  • Climate adaptation 
  • Restoration of Ecosystem 

Notes for Teachers 

Encourage the students to use reliable website when conducting there research. Remind them to cite the Web page there using and focus on community and global solution. This Web Quest can also be in integrate with English, ICT and Social Studies through school presentation