Global Citizen: Protecting Our Environment
Inquiry Framework
Question Framework
Driving Question
The overarching question that guides the entire project.How can we, as global citizens, address the causes and effects of climate change in our daily lives and communities around the world?Essential Questions
Supporting questions that break down major concepts.- How does climate change affect different communities around the world?
- What are the main causes of climate change and pollution?
- What simple changes can I make to my daily life to help protect the environment?
Standards & Learning Goals
Learning Goals
By the end of this project, students will be able to:- Understand the causes and effects of climate change on global communities.
- Identify and implement personal changes to reduce environmental impact.
- Develop a global citizen mindset focused on environmental stewardship.
- Learn about various global communities and their unique challenges related to climate change.
- Collaborate with peers to design and implement a community action plan addressing climate change or environmental protection issues.
- Communicate the importance of climate action to a broader audience using persuasive techniques and multimedia tools
Entry Events
Events that will be used to introduce the project to studentsEarth's Beauty Campaign
Students are presented with a series of compelling photographs and videos showcasing the beauty and fragility of the Earth's natural resources. They create persuasive presentations, artwork, or campaigns to raise awareness about environmental conservation, inspiring others to take action and fostering creative expression.Portfolio Activities
Portfolio Activities
These activities progressively build towards your learning goals, with each submission contributing to the student's final portfolio.My Eco-Action Plan
Students track their daily activities to identify areas where they can reduce their environmental impact and create a personal eco-action plan.Steps
Here is some basic scaffolding to help students complete the activity.Final Product
What students will submit as the final product of the activityA personal eco-action plan with specific, measurable, achievable, relevant, and time-bound (SMART) goals for reducing environmental impact.Alignment
How this activity aligns with the learning objectives & standardsFocuses on identifying personal changes to reduce environmental impact and promotes environmental stewardship.Rubric & Reflection
Portfolio Rubric
Grading criteria for assessing the overall project portfolioMy Eco-Action Plan Rubric
Eco-Action Plan Development
Assesses the students' ability to track their daily activities, analyze their environmental impact, and develop a personal eco-action plan with SMART goals.Activity Tracking and Impact Analysis
Identification of daily activities contributing to environmental impact, demonstrating a clear understanding of cause-and-effect relationships.
Exemplary
4 PointsIdentifies and meticulously tracks a comprehensive range of daily activities, accurately detailing their environmental impacts with insightful analysis and demonstrates a sophisticated understanding of complex cause-and-effect relationships.
Proficient
3 PointsIdentifies and accurately tracks several daily activities, detailing their environmental impacts and demonstrating a thorough understanding of cause-and-effect relationships.
Developing
2 PointsIdentifies some daily activities and attempts to track their environmental impacts, demonstrating a basic understanding of cause-and-effect relationships.
Beginning
1 PointsStruggles to identify daily activities and track their environmental impacts, demonstrating a limited understanding of cause-and-effect relationships.
Eco-Friendly Alternatives
Depth of research and creativity in brainstorming eco-friendly alternatives, considering feasibility and impact.
Exemplary
4 PointsConducts extensive research and creatively brainstorms highly innovative eco-friendly alternatives, thoroughly evaluating their feasibility, potential impact, and long-term sustainability with insightful connections to real-world applications.
Proficient
3 PointsConducts thorough research and creatively brainstorms effective eco-friendly alternatives, evaluating their feasibility and potential impact.
Developing
2 PointsConducts basic research and brainstorms some eco-friendly alternatives, with limited evaluation of their feasibility or potential impact.
Beginning
1 PointsStruggles to research and brainstorm eco-friendly alternatives, with minimal consideration of feasibility or potential impact.
SMART Goals
Clarity, specificity, and feasibility of SMART goals in the personal eco-action plan, demonstrating a commitment to environmental stewardship.
Exemplary
4 PointsDevelops a personal eco-action plan with exceptionally clear, specific, measurable, achievable, relevant, and time-bound (SMART) goals, demonstrating an unwavering commitment to environmental stewardship and proactive problem-solving with innovative approaches.
Proficient
3 PointsDevelops a personal eco-action plan with clear, specific, measurable, achievable, relevant, and time-bound (SMART) goals, demonstrating a strong commitment to environmental stewardship.
Developing
2 PointsDevelops a personal eco-action plan with somewhat clear and specific goals, but may lack some elements of SMART criteria, demonstrating a basic commitment to environmental stewardship.
Beginning
1 PointsStruggles to develop a personal eco-action plan with clear and specific goals, lacking most elements of SMART criteria, demonstrating a limited commitment to environmental stewardship.
Presentation Effectiveness
Effectiveness of the presentation in explaining the goals and expected impact of the eco-action plan, using persuasive techniques and multimedia tools.
Exemplary
4 PointsDelivers a highly engaging and persuasive presentation, eloquently explaining the goals and expected impact of the eco-action plan with compelling evidence, sophisticated persuasive techniques, and seamless integration of multimedia tools to inspire action.
Proficient
3 PointsDelivers a clear and effective presentation, explaining the goals and expected impact of the eco-action plan using persuasive techniques and multimedia tools.
Developing
2 PointsDelivers a somewhat clear presentation, attempting to explain the goals and expected impact of the eco-action plan, but may lack persuasive techniques or effective use of multimedia tools.
Beginning
1 PointsStruggles to deliver a clear presentation, failing to adequately explain the goals and expected impact of the eco-action plan, lacking persuasive techniques and effective use of multimedia tools.