Introduction
Have you ever noticed how the weather is getting hotter or more unpredictable? 🌡️ Climate change is one of the biggest challenges in our world today. In this activity, you will become an environmental advocate and explore the causes, effects, and possible solutions to climate change. Get ready to investigate and make a difference!
Task
Your task is to create an awareness campaign about climate change. You may choose to make:
- A poster
- A PowerPoint presentation
- A short video
Your output should explain:
- What climate change is
- Its causes and effects
- Ways people can help reduce its impact
Process
Follow these steps:
- Explore the topic using the provided resources
- Take notes on important ideas (causes, effects, solutions)
- Answer these guide questions:
- What is climate change?
- What causes it?
- How does it affect people and the environment?
- What can we do to help?
- Create your campaign material (poster, presentation, or video)
- Review your work using the rubric before submitting
Evaluation
| Criteria | Excellent (5) | Good (4) | Fair (3) | Needs Improvement (2) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Content Accuracy | Complete & correct | Mostly correct | Some errors | Many errors |
| Creativity | Very creative | Creative | Some effort | Minimal effort |
| Organization | Very clear | Clear | Somewhat clear | Unclear |
| Effort & Presentation | Very engaging | Engaging | Basic | Lacks clarity |
Conclusion
Great job! You have learned about climate change and how it affects our world. More importantly, you discovered ways to help protect the environment. Always remember that even small actions can make a big difference. What will you do today to help save our planet?
Credits
- National Geographic. (2023). Climate Change Overview.
- NASA Climate. https://climate.nasa.gov
Teacher Page
Grade Level:
Grade 8
Subject Area:
Science / Social Studies
Topic:
Climate Change
Objectives:
At the end of this activity, students will be able to:
- Explain what climate change is
- Identify its causes and effects
- Suggest possible solutions to reduce its impact
- Create an awareness campaign using digital tools