WEBQUEST TITLE FORM 3 SUBJECT BIOLOGY TOPIC ECOLOGY

WEBQUEST TITLE: FORM: 3 SUBJECT: BIOLOGY TOPIC: ECOLOGY WEBQUEST SUB-TOPIC: GARBAGE POLLUTION WEBQUEST OBJECTIVES: You will examine the problem of garbage pollution WEBQUEST TEAM: F 3 G Garbage Pollution Where should the blame fall ? Culture, Economic Development, Climate, Corruption or Energy Sources?

A MOUNTAIN OF GARBAGE IN DANDORA IN NAIROBI KENYA GOVERNOR SONKO SO FAR HAS BEEN UNABLE TO FIND LASTING SOLUTION FOR THIS

. What can you see in the photo above?

Webquest Content q Introduction - sets the stage / provides background info q Task - must be doable, interesting / linked to syllabus topic & objectives/ linked to real world inquiry based learning q Resources - ICT - internet, OERs, concept mapping, simulations, digital story, presentation, word, spreadsheets etc. ; Non-ICT textbooks, library, newspapers, magazines, photographs, school environment, real objects, pen, paper, blackboard, chalk, community experts, etc. q Process - steps students should take to complete task q Guideline – some guiding questions, directions on how to organize the information q Evaluation – student project presentation; evaluation with rubric made by teacher and shared with class to evaluation student webquest project q Conclusion – recap what have we learned. What questions remain to be answered?

Introduction • Garbage has become a serious problem in the world today. According to a report published in Nature journal, the problem of garbage or solid waste is assuming terrible proportions today. By the end of this century (2100, ), garbage will be collected at the rate of 11 million tonnes per day globally, more than three times today’s rate. • The garbage problem is equally serious in cities such as Nairobi, Mombasa and Kisumu in Kenya. • Locally in Kijauri town, the challenge of garbage disposal is slowly but surely becoming an issue of concern. https: //www. youtube. com/watch? v=j. G 1 VNSCs. P 5 Q /

Task Ø The class will be divided into two teams namely metal and team plastic. Each team will have 4 groups of 4 students each. Ø Tasks will be allocated to the groups as follows: Ø Group 1 will examine the definition , sources, causes and components of garbage pollution. https: //en. wikipedia. org/wiki/Municipal_solid_waste https: //www. buschsystems. com/resourcecenter/page/the-components-of-a-sound-municipal-solid -waste-plan

Task ØGroup 2 will investigate the effect of garbage pollution on the environment namely land, water , air , human beings and other living organisms. https: //www. ecubelabs. com/overflowing-garbage-bins-5 impacts-on-health-and-environment-and-how-toprevent/ https: //www. planetnatural. com/composting 101/environmental-issues/garbage-gripes/

Task Ø Group 3 will examine strategies that are employed in managing garbage wastes worldwide. https: //www. ecubelabs. com/overflowing-garbage-bins-5 -impacts-on-health-andenvironment-and-how-to-prevent/ https: //www. planetnatural. com/composting-101/environmental-issues/garbagegripes/ http: //www. worldbank. org/en/topic/urbandevelopment/brief/solid-wastemanagement https: //thecitywasteproject. files. wordpress. com/2013/03/solid_waste_management _in_the_worlds-cities. pdf https: //www. tandfonline. com/doi/full/10. 1080/23311843. 2016. 1139434 http: //www. australianscience. com. au/environmental-science/creative-solutions-forthe-worlds-waste-problems/ https: //www. nrdc. org/stories/10 -ways-reduce-plastic-pollution

Task Ø Group 4 will conduct a field study on garbage pollution in the nearest urban center- Kijauri township Ø After each group completing their tasks, team members will compile their findings using a word processing software, any attractive visual method and a Power. Point presentation which they will present to the whole class in competition with other teams.

Resources – ICT Internet links • • • • http: //www. indiacelebrating. com/environmental-issues/garbage-pollution/ https: //en. wikipedia. org/wiki/Municipal_solid_waste https: //www. buschsystems. com/resource-center/page/the-components-of-a-sound-municipal-solidwaste-plan https: //www. youtube. com/watch? v=lg. LIMa. ZAJj 0 http: //www. indiacelebrating. com/environmental-issues/garbage-pollution/ https: //www. ecubelabs. com/overflowing-garbage-bins-5 -impacts-on-health-and-environment-and-howto-prevent/ https: //www. planetnatural. com/composting-101/environmental-issues/garbage-gripes/ http: //www. worldbank. org/en/topic/urbandevelopment/brief/solid-waste-management https: //thecitywasteproject. files. wordpress. com/2013/03/solid_waste_management_in_the_worldscities. pdf https: //www. tandfonline. com/doi/full/10. 1080/23311843. 2016. 1139434 http: //www. australianscience. com. au/environmental-science/creative-solutions-for-the-worlds-wasteproblems/ https: //www. nrdc. org/stories/10 -ways-reduce-plastic-pollution https: //www. reference. com/science/causes-garbage-pollution-92 d 40 eabdcd 3 da 11 https: //www. reference. com/science/causes-garbage-pollution 92 d 40 eabdcd 3 da 11? aq=Garbage+Pollution+Facts&qo=cdp. Articles

Resources - ICT Digital Cameras Web based Photographs videos on garbage pollution printers

Resources – Non-ICT • Photographs and images of garbage pollution worldwide • Text books • questionnaires • Newspaper articles on garbage wastes • Scientific journals • Manila papers and felt pens • Kijauri town environment • Sub-county administration staff • Transport to conduct fieldwork

Process • Each group will undertake the following tasks as assigned : Group 1 will examine the definition , sources, causes and components of garbage pollution Group 2 will investigate the effect of garbage pollution on the environment namely land, water , air , human beings and other living organisms.

Group 3 Ø will examine strategies that are employed in managing garbage wastes worldwide. Group 4 Ø will conduct a field study on garbage pollution in the nearest urban center- Kijauri township Ø After each group completing their tasks, team members will compile their findings using a word processing software, any attractive visual method and a Power. Point presentation which they will present to the whole class in competition with other teams.

Guidance • During the investigation on the task assigned , you will be required to do the following; • Complete a work sheet about your task • Write relevant notes about your task for use in compiling the report • download relevant video clips photos and images

Conclusion - Project Presentations • Prepare a power point presentation of your group out put and present as a team • You would identified sources, causes and major components of garbage pollution worldwide • You also will have documented the effects of garbage pollution on the environment , human beings and other organisms. • You will come up various strategies of employed worldwide, and suggest recommendations on best practices for garbage waste management • Finally, you shall document on the current status and strategies of improving garbage disposal problem in small and growing towns in Kenya

Evaluation Student Project Evaluation Rubric Student Product Evaluation Fair 1 Satisfactory 2 Good 3 Excellent 4 Organization Presentation does not clearly communicate the topic information – even with spoken explanation Presentation communicates quite clearly topic information – but needs a lot of spoken explanation Presentation communicates clearly topic information – but needs spoken explanation Presentation is well organized, neat and communicates very clearly the topic information Quality of content Answers very few questions or none at all Answers some questions well Answers all questions very well and contains other interesting facts or conclusions Quality of group presentation Visuals and effects in the presentation are not effective – and they are distracting from the content Visuals and effects in the presentation are quite effective – and do not distract from the content Visuals and effects in the presentation are effective - – and do not distract from the content Presentation visuals and effects are very effective and improve the content – – and do not distract from the content Quality of group research Group has difficulty to organize and analyze information even with help Group can with help organize and analyze information from a variety of sources Group can organize, analyze and with help can synthesize information from a variety of sources Group can organize, analyze and synthesize information from a variety of sources Quality of group communicati on Group members have difficulty to work collaborate and effectively together even with teacher guidance Group members with a lot of teacher guidance can work collaboratively and effectively together to produce an original project Group members with some teacher guidance can work collaborative and effectively together to produce an original project Group members interact, collaborate and work effectively together to produce an original project Total score Score Comment

Conclusion- Reflection • Prepare a power point presentation of your group out put and present as a team • You would identified sources, causes and major components of garbage pollution worldwide • You also will have documented the effects of garbage pollution on the environment , human beings and other organisms. • You will come up various strategies employed worldwide, and suggest recommendations on best practices for garbage waste management • Finally, you shall document on the current status and strategies of improving garbage disposal problem in small and growing towns in Kenya