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Calculating Your Foodometer

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Students explore environmental issues by completing a food production class activity. In this carbon footprint lesson, students discuss the types of foods they eat, where they come from and what types of methods are used to transport their food. Students utilize a glass jar, jelly beans and measuring cup to conduct a food production simulation.

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carbon footprints, carbon emissions, ecological footprints

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carbon footprint, food production systems, food simulation, foodometer, math
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Grade
6th - 8th
Subjects
Math
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Resource Type
Lesson Plans
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For Teacher Use
Duration
2 hrs
Instructional Strategy
Skills Practice

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