Introduction
Human health, the environment, and even parts of the functioning of the Earth’s systems, such as the climate, are all significantly impacted by pollution. Every region in the world is affected by pollution. The food we eat, the water we drink, and the air we breathe are all having an impact on our health. Nearly 19 million premature deaths occur each year as a result of how we use natural resources to support global production and consumption, which have an impact on the environment.
Task
Your task is to learn different types of pollution. You will be placed into four groups where your task will be research into websites and create a chart of presentation to teach the class about the different types of polution. Group oone will learn about Air Pollution. Group two will learn about Land Pollution. Group three will learn about Noise Pollution and group four will learn about the Water Pollution. Each group will have a reader, an ilustrator and a timekeeper. You will have two 60 minute periods to research your sites and complete your presentation for the class.
Process
1. The teacher will divide the class into four groups. The students will be given time to research their assigned topics in different websites.
2. The groups will be given chart paper, colored markers, pencils, and paper for notetaking.
3. Each group will be needing a laptop to research their assigned topic. The teacher will set the timer for groups to begin.
4. Groups will work together to answer questions on their worksheet given to them by the teacher.
5. On day two, the groups will use the information on their worksheets to create a chart/presentation to share with the class. They can create a web, illustrate, or list details about their topic.
6. On day three groups will present to the class about their topic. The class will take notes on a worksheet divided into the four topics.
Evaluation
The students will work cooperatively to complete a clear group presentation. They will identify and answers the assigned questions. Students should received a score of 75% to be considered proficent on this assessement.
| Category | 5 | 3 | 1 |
| Students will work together to complete the task. | While working on their task, the group cooperated all the time | While working on their task, the group cooperated some of the time. | While working on their task the group did not cooperate at all. |
| Identify and answer the assigned questions. | The group answered all the questions correctly. | The group answered 3 out of 5 questions correctly. |
The group answered 1 out 5 questions correctly
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| The group created a presentation that was clear and easy to understand. | The group presentation was very clear and easy to understand | The group presentation was somewhat clear and easy to understand. | The group presentation was not clear clear and wasn't easy to understand. |
Conclusion
After completing this webquest, the students will understand the effects of different kinds of Pollutions in our Environment.
Credits
Credits to Greenfacts
Teacher Page
This webquest was created to make students aware of the bad effects of pollutions in our environment. Some of the information and ideas were taken from Greenfacts(Facts on Health and the Environment).