Introduction
In this WebQuest, you will develop a proposal on how to improve street security in Santiago, a topic that has become one of the main concerns in the upcoming presidential elections. Many citizens report feeling unsafe due to situations such as robberies, poor lighting, crowded public spaces, and insecure transport routes. Because of this, candidates are expected to present concrete and realistic plans that respond to these daily experiences. One of you will take on the role of a presidential candidate, and the other will be the campaign advisor. Together, you will analyze the current context, review past proposals in Chile, and examine how other countries have addressed similar challenges. Your final goal is to develop a feasible action plan and present it to your classmates, convincing them that your proposal is the most effective and realistic for improving safety in Santiago’s streets.
Task
Your task is to work with your partner to create a campaign proposal that addresses street security in Santiago, one of the central issues in the upcoming presidential elections. Using the links provided, you will research the current situation in the city, examine past and present government strategies, and explore solutions applied in other countries. Based on your research, you will design a realistic and responsible action plan that the presidential candidate can include in their campaign. Finally, you will present your proposal to your electors, aiming to persuade your audience that your plan is both feasible and beneficial for the citizens of Santiago.
Process
In this WebQuest, you will work together to create a realistic proposal to improve street security in Santiago:
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Roles:
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Student A: Presidential Candidate
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Student B: Campaign Advisor
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Research:
You will explore the links provided by your teacher to investigate:-
The current situation of street security in Santiago.
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Past or current government proposals to solve the issue.
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Experiences from other countries that have dealt with similar challenges.
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Plan Development:
Based on your research, you will design a security action plan that:-
Addresses the specific problems you identified.
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Considers available resources and possible limitations.
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Is realistic, responsible, and beneficial for the community.
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Presentation:
You will create a short persuasive presentation (1-2 minutes) where the candidate, supported by the advisor, explains:-
What the problem is.
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What actions your government would take.
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Why your plan is possible and effective.
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Discussion:
After presenting your proposal, you will discuss with other candidates the best solution for Santiago security in the streets. Discussion will start at 10:45 hrs.
Your goal is to convince electors that your proposal is the best and most realistic solution for improving safety in Santiago’s streets.
Link 2:
Link 7: https://minmujeryeg.gob.cl/?page_id=37285
Link 9: https://geographical.co.uk/science-environment/whos-watching-the-cities-with-the-most-cctv-cameras
Link 10: https://reolink.com/blog/pros-cons-of-surveillance-cameras-in-public-places/
Link 11: https://www.clearway.co.uk/news/cctv-usage-in-the-uk/
Evaluation
| Criterion | Excellent (4 points) | Good (3 points) | Developing (2 points) | Needs Improvement (1 point) |
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| Understanding of the Problem | Clearly explains the current security situation in Santiago using accurate and relevant information from the sources. | Explains the problem with mostly correct information and some supporting details from the sources. | Mentions the problem but lacks detail, clarity, or connection to the sources. | Description is vague, inaccurate, or not supported by research. |
| Quality of the Proposal | Proposal is realistic, clearly organized, and directly responds to the identified problem. It considers resources, feasibility, and social impact. | Proposal presents a clear idea that could work but needs more detail about feasibility or impact. | Proposal is somewhat unrealistic or unclear, with limited explanation of how it could be implemented. | Proposal is unrealistic, vague, or does not respond to the problem. |
| Use of Evidence and Research | Effectively integrates information from the provided links and/or additional sources; evidence is used to justify the proposal. | Uses some evidence from the sources but does not fully explain how it supports the proposal. | Limited or unclear use of evidence; connections to research are weak. | No evidence used, or proposal is based mostly on opinion. |
| Persuasion and Presentation | Presentation is clear, well-structured, and convincing. Candidate and advisor speak confidently and share responsibilities. | Presentation is clear and organized, but may need stronger persuasion or more balanced participation. | Presentation is understandable but lacks organization, persuasion, or balanced participation. | Presentation is unclear, disorganized, or participation is very unbalanced. |
| Language Use (Grammar & Topic Vocabulary) | Uses clear and accurate grammar and incorporates topic-related vocabulary (e.g., security, public spaces, prevention, community). Errors do not affect understanding. | Mostly accurate grammar and some topic vocabulary. A few errors, but meaning remains clear. | Frequent grammar errors or limited use of topic vocabulary. Meaning is sometimes unclear. | Many errors and little or no topic vocabulary, making the message difficult to understand. |
Conclusion
By completing this WebQuest, you have explored one of the key issues in the current presidential debate: street security in Santiago. Through research, analysis, and collaboration, you examined how this problem affects daily life, what solutions have been proposed in the past, and what strategies have worked in other places. More importantly, you developed your own realistic and responsible proposal, taking into account the needs of the community and the limits of public resources.
As future citizens and decision-makers, your voice and your ideas matter. The way you analyzed information, discussed different perspectives, and defended your proposal shows how critical thinking and participation can help build safer and stronger communities. Remember: meaningful change begins with informed and active people — like you.