A Fifth Grade Web Quest Created by: Sarah Elliott Sheena LeCour Kate Sillay

1. A Glimpse From the Future: A cry for help A Fifth Grade Web Quest Created by: Sarah Elliott Sheena LeCour Kate Sillay

2. Overview This Social Studies/ Language Artswebquest promotes students to become more involved and aware of their environment by researching/teaching other grade levels of the dangers of global warming. Students will accomplish this task by becoming writers and producing a video. SS5CG1 The student will explain how a citizen’s rights are protected under the U.S. Constitution. • a. Explain the responsibilities of a citizen. • ELA5LSV2 The student listens to and views various forms of text and media in order to gather and share information, persuade others, and express and understand ideas. • Critical Component: When responding to visual and oral texts and media (e.g., television, radio, film productions, and electronic media), the student:a. Demonstrates an awareness of the presence of the media in the daily lives of most people.b. Evaluates the role of the media in focusing attention and in forming an opinion.c. Judges the extent to which media provide a source of entertainment as well as a source of information.Critical Component: When delivering or responding to presentations, the student:a. Shapes information to achieve a particular purpose and to appeal to the interests and background knowledge of audience members.b. Uses notes, multimedia, or other memory aids to structure the presentation.c. Engages the audience with appropriate verbal cues and eye contact.d. Projects a sense of individuality and personality in selecting and organizing content and in delivery.f. Uses technology or other memory aids to structure the presentation • S5E1 Students will identify surface features of the Earth caused by constructive and destructive processes. • b. Identify and find examples of surface features caused by destructive processes. Erosion (water—rivers and oceans, wind) c. Relate the role of technology and human intervention in the control of constructive and destructive processes. Examples include, but are not limited to Seismological studies • Flood control (dams, levees, storm drain management, etc.) • Beach reclamation (Georgia coastal islands)

3. Introduction News Flash! The news is everywhere- the internet, TV, radio! A fifth grade student, 100 years in the future, has sent a warning about the future of our planet! Click to see more

4. Answer the Cry for Help! You and your production staff have been sought out to help spread the important message. You will all be investigators and will become experts on global warming. Your group will take on the roles of an Environmental Campaigner, Futurologist, and Environmental Consultant. Your job is to research the causes, effects, and solutions that are related to global warming. You and your team will produce an entertaining, yet informative video to share with the whole school. Remember in order to save the future of our planet, you must make sure that everyone becomes educated on the issues ahead of us!

5. Process • Congratulations on being hired to produce a video warning everyone of the changes that need to be made for the future of our world! It’s a big task to take on; however, I know that you and your team will do an excellent job. Here are some guidelines to follow as you research and produce your movie! • Read through your task thoroughly. Ask your executive producer (your teacher), if you have any questions or concerns. • Carefully read through the evaluation provided. Make sure that you know what you are supposed to include in your video before you start. • Review all information provided for your job description. Take notes that could be beneficial to making your video. You may also want to save pictures to include in your video. Complete the tasks set before you to gain more information. • After your group has completed their job description, choose a genre for your video. Put your information together and create a script for your video . • Complete the writing process with your script. • When the script is completed, rehearse for your video. • After rehearsing, you will begin to record /create your video. • You will use Windows Movie Maker to complete and edit your movie. • Once your movie is completed, turn it into your teacher. Your movie will be broadcasted over our school TV’s during Earth Week. • Reflect on what you learned through this assignment. Complete the questions on the conclusion page in your journal. Click here to begin your tasks!

6. Answer the Cry for Help! Environmental Campaigner You and your production staff have been sought out to help spread the important message. You will all be investigators and will become experts on global warming. Your group will take on the roles of an Environmental Campaigner, Futurologist, and Environmental Consultant. Your job is to research the causes, effects, and solutions that are related to global warming. You and your team will produce an entertaining, yet informative video to share with the whole school. Remember in order to save the future of our planet, you must make sure that everyone becomes educated on the issues ahead of us! Futurologist Environmental Consultant

7. Environmental Campaigner Job Description: You will raise awareness about what is causing the environmental problems we are facing. • Your job is to find as much research as you can about the CAUSES of global warming. This job is very important!! Without knowing the causes, we will not be able to figure out ways to put a stop to global warming! As you find out more and more information, write down ideas and facts that you receive. Complete the KWL chart provided to you in class as you watch the global warming video. • Be sure to include in your notes: • Information about the ozone layer. • Information about they types of gases that are harming our Earth. • Information about the greenhouse effect. job is very important. Pay close attention • REMEMBER!! Your job is very important. Pay close attention to information that has been provided. You will need to share this information with your group in order to make the best movie possible! Click to begin research

8. Futurologist Job Description: You will predict the future by studying the effects of the problems affecting our environment. • The future of our planet is your main focus. In order to preserve the life of our planet, you must collect as much information as you can. I have provided links for you to gather the following information from: • Keep note of the information that you feel is the most important, as this will be information that you will want to include in your script. • While watching the video about the violent storms, reflect in your journal about a storm that you have experienced. • Write a persuasive story about how we are ALL affected by Global Warming. Does Global Warming Really Affect Us? Effects of Global Warming REMEMBER!! Your job is very important. Pay close attention to information that has been provided. You will need to share this information with your group in order to make the best movie possible!

9. Environmental Consultant Job Description: You will inform people about the environmental problems and ways to avoid/ correct them. • As an environmental consultant, it is your responsibility to inform and encourage people to conserve energy You also must remind people to be mindful of the way that they treat the world we live in. As you research SOLUTIONS, with the links provided, remember to keep these things in mind: • Before viewing the links, brainstorm ways to conserve energy within your home – Record your thoughts in your journal. • While viewing the links provided, take notes on different solutions to combat global warming. These will be helpful in creating your script. • As you watch the Landfill video, complete the graphic organizer provided in class. Change Your Ways! Click on the pictures. REMEMBER!! Your job is very important. Pay close attention to information that has been provided. You will need to share this information with your group in order to make the best movie possible!

10. Evaluation

11. Conclusion Great Job! Now that you have spread the word, it’s time for you to step up to the plate. Here is a list of your next tasks: Do a self evaluation of your own contributions to our environment. In your journal, create a list of ways you can conserve resources. After you have made your list, interview your parents to find out their concerns about global warming. Compare and combine your list with your parent’s/adult’s list to establish a final Conservation Plan for you and your family. In a creative way, present your Conservation Plan to your class.

12. Credits • Books: • Bright, M.(1991). The greenhouse effect. New York: Gloucester Press. • Burnie, D. (2004). Endangered Planet. Boston: Kingfisher Publications. • Websites: • http://www.actionbioscience.org/environment/chanton.html. • http://www.kidsnet.org/sfkc/sfkc20030110-1.html. • www.live-the-solution.com • www.worldwise.com/biodegradable • www.postcom.org/eco/facts.about.landfills.htm • www.pewclimate.org • www.eia.doe.gov/kids • www.environmentaldefense.org • www.google.com