Save the World

A WebQuest Created for 3rd Graders

Created By: Ashlyn Grummer, Tracey King, and Christian Smith In Association with ED 630

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Introduction

Your Mission:

• You have been hired by the Environmental Protection Agency to head up their “Save

the World” Campaign.

• Good luck our future is in your hands!

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Task• You will gather information, by visiting various websites

on the prevention of pollution on the land, air, and water. Then you will create a Super Hero Brochure sharing how to save our planet from pollution.

• The brochure will have three sections: 1. Each section will include the type of pollution 2. Each section will have a pollution Superhero

mascot 3. Each section will have at least five ways of

prevention covered in paragraph form

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Process

• Students will need to form groups of three to complete the remaining activities.

• First you need to decide who will take on each role of research on pollution:

1. Land

2. Air

3. Water• Once you have picked your role, you will each then need to

navigate through the slides to come which will give you links and information about each type of pollution.

• Each person in the group will need to fill out their own pollution information form on the type of pollution they are researching.

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Pollution Information FormType of Pollution Researching: __________

Print slides 5- 9 and use one block for each website you visit to take notes for your final product, a brochure.

• Website___________________________________________________________

• Notes:

Website #2

• Website___________________________________________________________

• Notes:

Website #3

• Website___________________________________________________________

• Notes:

Website #4

• Website___________________________________________________________

• Notes:

Website #5

• Website___________________________________________________________

• Notes:

Process Continued• The pollution information form should be used to explore each of the five

websites you visit, meaning you will use one block for the first website, the second block for the second website, and so on.

• Each member will share with their group their information and discuss their question on the type of pollution they researched. Group members will help in creating the web for each type of pollution researched by their members.

• After you have completed the lesson and you have each filled up the five blocks on your pollution information form you will then make one brochure as a group. Each member will be responsible for providing the superhero mascot and at least 5 ways that your pollution can be prevented in paragraph form.

• The brochure needs to be neat and attractive to the eye, remember you are helping save the world, so you want your brochure to catch people’s eye so they will read it and join in on your efforts to save the world from pollution.

• YOUR MISSION HAS NOW BEGUN!!!

What is pollution?

• Let’s take a look at a definition of pollution- http://dictionary.reference.com/browse/pollution

• When going through your websites remember to look at ways to prevent the pollution

• Now, let’s explore each individual type of pollution…

I just can’t seem to stay healthy with all those humans and

their pollution!!!

Land Pollution• What are some ways that we could prevent land pollution? Scroll down to land pollution after clicking on this link and let’s find out! http://www.on.ec.gc.ca/community/classroom/pp/m6-001-e.html#a3 How about recycling… click on this link to learn more…http://www.epa.state.oh.us/kids/html/recycling.htmlTake a look at this site… click on Preventing LAND Pollutionhttp://www.on.ec.gc.ca/community/classroom/pp/m6-006-e.html#a3 Can you help by being a litter detective? Click on this link to test your luck!http://www.epa.state.il.us/kids/fun-stuff/litter-hunt/index.html Read this story to find out more…http://www.epa.state.il.us/kids/earthship-logs/log-1.html

• Discuss with your group ways that you could change land pollution at your home and at school.

• Now, let’s show what we’ve learned about how to change land pollution at home and at school.

• You’re ready for the next step. Click on the footsteps below.

Web Activity•Your group will need to create a web with 6 ways to prevent land pollution at home and at school.

1. After reading the directions, click on the link below to locate the web your group will use. Once you arrive at the website, click on graphic organizers on the left column. Then scroll down on the first page and click on Thematic Web.You will need to print it out. http://freeology.com/graphicorgs/pdf/thematicweb.pdf

2. Place your topic in the center of the web.

3. Place your solutions in the strands surrounding your topic.

4. Your solutions need to be written in complete sentences.

Air Pollution• What are some ways we can prevent air pollution?

Click on the link to learn about air pollution.

http://www.edugreen.teri.res.in/explore/air/intro.htm

Click on the link to learn how to prevent air pollution.

http://airnow.gov/index.cfm?action=aqikids.actions

How does our health connect with the pollution in the air.

http://airnow.gov/index.cfm?action=aqikids.health

What is the AQI?

http://airnow.gov/index.cfm?action=aqikids.aqi

Test your knowledge about air pollution by clicking below…

http://airnow.gov/index.cfm?action=aqikids.games

• Discuss with your group ways to prevent air pollution in your community.

• Now, let’s see what your group has brainstormed as ways to prevent air pollution in your community. Click on the cleaners above.

Web Activity• Your group will need to create a web with 6 ways to prevent air

pollution in your community.

1. After reading the directions, click on the link below to locate the web your group will use. Once you arrive at the website, click on graphic organizers on the left column. Then scroll down on the first page and click on Thematic Web.You will need to print it out. http://freeology.com/graphicorgs/pdf/thematicweb.pdf

2. Place your topic in the center of the web.

3. Place your solutions in the strands surrounding your topic.

4. Your solutions need to be written in complete sentences.

Water Pollution• What are some ways we can prevent water pollution?

What is water pollution? Click on the link to learn...

http://www.ukrivers.net/waterpollution.html

Click on the link to learn about water pollution.http://www.oceansidecleanwaterprogram.org/kids.asp

Why is it so important that we protect our water? Click to find out...

http://www.epa.gov/gmpo/edresources/water_5.html

Click on the link to learn how to prevent water pollution.

http://www.oceansidecleanwaterprogram.org/friends.asp

Test your knowledge of spotting people wrongfully polluting our water…

http://www.epa.gov/owow/nps/kids/whatwrng.htm

• Discuss with your group ways to prevent air pollution in your community.

• Now, let’s see what your group has brainstormed as ways to prevent water pollution in your community. Click on the fish above.

Web Activity•Your group will need to create a web with 6 ways to prevent water pollution.

1. After reading the directions, click on the link below to locate the web your group will use. Once you arrive at the website, click on graphic organizers on the left column. Then scroll down on the first page and click on Thematic Web.You will need to print it out. http://freeology.com/graphicorgs/pdf/thematicweb.pdf

2. Place your topic in the center of the web.

3. Place your solutions in the strands surrounding your topic.

4. Your solutions need to be written in complete sentences.

Congratulations on your progress from novice to expert on the three types of pollution!Now, it’s time to create your “Save the World” brochure.Follow the steps below in creating your brochure.

1. Each person should create one section of the brochure. Your section will be the type of pollution you researched.

2. The type of pollution should be written at the top of each section.

3. Each section will need to include 5 ways of prevention for that type of pollution. Each prevention method needs to be written in paragraph form.

4. Each section will need a created Superhero mascot that will help you present your message on pollution prevention.

5. Each Superhero will need a name that relates to the type of pollution he/she is trying to stop. Example: Water Warrior

Brochure Rubric

Beginning 1 Developing 2 Accomplished 3 Score

Organization & Appearance

Layout is visible with disorganization; words are crowded and difficult to read

Layout is visible with some disorganization; neat and legible

Layout is effective-Includes title , mascot, and 5 paragraphs for each section that relates to each type of pollution; neat and legible

Mascot Includes one mascot with name and illustration for the entire brochure

Includes a name and illustration but one does not relate to the type of pollution it is representing

Includes a name and illustration that relates to the type of pollution for each section

Information Accuracy

Information is not accurate and does not relate to the topic

Most information relates to the topic and is accurate

All information is accurate and relates to the topic

Grammar and Mechanics

More than 5 errors Less than 5 errors No spelling or grammatical errors

Paragraphs Missing more than 2 components of an effective paragraph

Most components of an effective paragraph are visible- missing 2 components

Includes all components of an effective paragraph: topic sentence; at least 3 supporting sentences; indented

Evaluation

• Each member will be grade on the information form. The information form will need to include at least 80% accuracy.

• Each group will be graded on the group webs. The information on the webs will need to include at least 80% accuracy.

• The groups will be graded on their brochures using a rubric.

Teacher Page

• Description: GPS:S3L2 Students will recognize the effects of pollution and humans on the environment.a.   Explain the effects of pollution (such as littering) to the habitats of plants and animals.b.   Identify ways to protect the environment.

1. Conservation of resources

2. Recycling of materials• Grade Level: Third Grade• Subject: Science

Resources• City of Oceanside Clean Water Program-Just for Kids.(n.d.).Retrieved September 10, 2007, from

www.oceansidecleanwaterprogram.org/kids/asp

• City of Oceanside Clean Water Program-Meet Our Oceanside Creek Friends. (n.d.). Retrieved September, 10, 2007, from www.oceansidecleanwaterprogram.org/friedns.asp

• Environment Canada.(2006). Retrieved September 10, 2007, from http://www.on.ec.gc.ca/community/classroom/pp/m6-001_e.html#a3

• Environment Canada. (2006). Retrieved September 10, 2007, from http://www.on.ec.gc.ca/community/classroom/pp/m6-06_e.html#a3

• Freeology-Teacher Resources.(n.d.). Retrieved September 10, 2007, from http://freeology.com/graphicorgs/pdf/thematicweb.pdf

• Illinois EPA-envirofun. (n.d.). Retrieved September 10, 2007, from Http://www.epa.state.il.us.kids/earthship-logs/log_1.html

• Illinois EPA-envirofun. (n.d.).Retrieved September 10, 2007, from http://epa.state.il.us/kids/fun-stuff/litter-hunt/index.html

• Ohio EPA. (n.d.).Retrieved September 10, 2007, from http://wwwepa.state.oh.us/kids/html/recycling.html

• UK Rivers Network-Water Pollution: An Introduction. (2006). Retrieved September 10, 2007, from www.ukrivers.net/waterpollution.html

• U.S. Environmental Protection Agency-For Kids-Air Pollution and Health. (2007). Retrieved September 10, 2007, from http://airnow.gov/index.cfm?action=agikids.agi

• U.S. Environmental Protection Agency-Air: What Can I Do?.(2007). Retrieved September 10, 2007, from http://airnow.gov/indexcfm?action=aqikidsactions

• U.S. Environmental Protection Agency-What on Earth Do You Know About Water?. (2007). Retrieved September 10, 2007, from www.epa.gov/gmpo/edresources/water_5.html

Resources Continued• U.S. Environmental Protection Agency-What’s Wrong With This Picture?!. (2006). Retrieved

September 10, 2007, from www.epa.gov/owow/nps/kids/whatwrng.htm

Credits

In alphabetical order

Ashlyn Grummer

Tracey King

Christian Smith