Howard Hughes Medical Institute
Classroom Activities: What Is My Carbon Footprint?
Everyone leaves an impression on the world—some more than others. An interactive lesson has learners analyze their lifestyles and the impact they have on the environment. The analysis includes travel, food, and energy categories and ends...
Curated OER
Global Warming WebQuest-Economist
In this global warming worksheet, students complete six short answer questions about the global warming impact on the economy. Students must have prior knowledge or complete research to answer these questions.
US Environmental Protection Agency
Epa: Household Carbon Footprint Calculator
Enter your household energy data to find out your family's total carbon footprint. Explore some actions to take to reduce your carbon emissions, and then find out your estimated savings once you take those steps.
Other
Carbon Footprint : Carbon Footprint Calculator
Find out your carbon footprint with this easy-to-use calculator. See the difference in your carbon emissions depending on which mode of transportation you use.
Environduck
Enviroduck: Carbon Footprint Calculate Your Co2 Generation
Go green when you use carbon footprint calculator to figure CO2 and how to lower it.
Environduck
Enviroduck: Carbon Footprint Calculator Help With Software
Online software help for the carbon footprint calculator.
Nature Conservancy
Nature Conservancy: Carbon Footprint Calculator
Calculate personal and family carbon footprints using this interactive site. Lots of information and links that focus on the preservation of animals, plants, and natural communities.
Environduck
Enviroduck: Carbon Footprint Calculator the Math Behind the Calculations
Learn the math on how our calculator figures your carbon footprint.
Other
World Land Trust: Personal Carbon Balanced Calculators
You will find a series of calculators here for exploring what your carbon footprint on the Earth is, based on your use of air travel, your regular means of transportation, your household habits, and fixed carbon dioxide emissions for the...
Other
Best Foot Forward: Ecological Footprint Calculator
Measure your ecological footprint, and see how many land and resources you use in your everyday life. Find out how your choices affect the natural world, and then find ways to make changes in your lifestyle to help the environment.
Encyclopedia of Earth
Encyclopedia of Earth: Carbon Footprint
An explanation of how a carbon footprint is calculated. Includes graphs comparing countries, sources of greenhouse gas emissions, and individual activities. (Updated: April 5, 2013)
Other
Global Footprint Network: Footprint Calculator
With this resource, students answer questions about their lifestyles and, in return, receive an ecological footprint report. It states how many planets would be required to support the human race if everyone had the same footprint.
US Environmental Protection Agency
Epa: Personal Emissions Calculator
Allow yourself 10-15 minutes to enter data to obtain an estimate of your personal greenhouse gas emissions. Then explore actions that you can take to reduce your energy and waste disposal costs. The calculator will display the amount of...
Other
Zerofootprint: Youth Calculator
This calculator is a great way to estimate the carbon dioxide emissions resulting from your daily activities, such as household electricity use, food choices, and transportation.
Georgia State University
Georgia State University: Eco Connections: Conservation of Resources
During our exploration of each previous lesson, we have learned about many of the factors that contribute to the ongoing destruction of our environment. In our final lesson, we will make a holistic appraisal of the impact that each of...