A Fifth Grade Web Quest Created by:
Sarah Elliott
Sheena LeCour
Kate Sillay
Overview
This Social Studies/ Language Arts webquest 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)
Introduction
News Flash!
The news is everywherethe 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
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!
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.
Click here to begin
your tasks!
•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.
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!
Environmental
Campaigner
Futurologist
Environmental
Consultant
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:
o Information about the ozone layer.
o Information about they types of gases that are harming our Earth.
o 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
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.
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!
Does Global Warming
Really Affect Us?
Effects of Global
Warming
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.
REMEMBER!! Your job is very important. Pay close Change Your
Ways!
attention to information that has been provided.
Click on the
You will need to share this information with your
pictures.
group in order to make the best movie possible!
Activity
Exemplary Criteria
Points
Storyboard

Illustrates steps of each video scene and includes text for each
segment of the presentation
Includes proposed transitions, special effects, narration or
music
15

Process
Content
Overall
Continuity/Editing


Moves smoothly from shot to shot
Variety of transitions assist in communicating the main idea
10
Audio and Voice


Clear and effective in communicating the main idea
Enthusiasm, voice projections, appropriate language, and clear
delivery
10
Camera Techniques

Video shows evidence of good composition
10
Media


Graphics reinforce and explain key points
Motion scenes are planned and purposeful, adding impact to
the storyline
15
Teamwork

Each student will brainstorm, discuss, and solve problems.
10
Resources

Includes properly cited sources (4 sources)
10
Organization



Includes a clear statement of purpose or theme
Creative and compelling
Events and messages are presented in a logical order
20
Scoring
Evaluation
90-100
A
80-89
B
70-79
C
*If below a C, group must redo assignment.
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:
1. Do a self evaluation of your own contributions to our environment. In your journal, create a
list of ways you can conserve resources.
2. After you have made your list, interview your parents to find out their concerns about global
warming.
3. Compare and combine your list with your parent’s/adult’s list to establish a final Conservation
Plan for you and your family.
4. In a creative way, present your Conservation Plan to your class.
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