Introduction|Task|Resources|Process|Evaluation|Conclusion

This webquest was adapted from http://www.chattooga.k12.ga.us/teachers/lduke

Introduction

 

Earth Day is celebrated once a year and , on that day, we all think of ways to help the Earth stay clean and healthy. But what do we do the rest of the year?! This unit will create an awareness of how everyone can take care of the earth all year long.
 

 

Tasks
 

Your task is to find out what your family throws away in the garbage (and ends up in a landfill) and what they recycle. By using the books and exploring the web sites listed in this unit, you will be able to learn of problems with throwing to many things away. You will also learn of possible solutions to helping the Earth stay healthy.
 

Resources

Linked Internet Sites

Posters and Paint materials

Process

 

You will work in groups with your teacher to complete a KWL chart to begin the unit of study.
 

The class will be divided into groups of 4-5 students. Each group will find information from a worksheet.
 

1. Who is the founder of Earth Day? What day is it each year?
 

2. In recycle city what are three things students are learning about the environment?
 

3. What do the letters in Kids F. A. C. E. stand for?

4. What does the Earth Day flag look like? Draw a picture of the flag on a piece of paper.  When you have time go to the art center and create this flag.
 

5. What is recycling? Type recycle in the find box on Word Centrals home page. Write the definition on your worksheet.
 

6. Using Kidpix, create a story and a picture about Earth Day. Write at least 4 sentences.

7. Make a poster with all the information that you learned,

 

 

Other Links for information about Earth Day

www.kidsdomain.com/holiday/earthday

www.earthday.ca

www.earthdaybags.org

www.worldwildlife.org/fun/index.cfm

 

 

Evaluation

 

Be sure you've done the following:

1. Answered all the questions above.

2. Helped to complete a group poster.

 

Conclusion

 

By the time you finish this unit you will know about Earth Day; who founded it and when it is held. You will also know a little more about recycling.

 Will you recycle more at home now?

I hope you will want to recycle more in the future to help our Earth stay healthy!!

~~REMEMBER ~~ 

LEND A HAND -- CARE FOR THE LAND!!