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 with a discussion on strategies to lessen the carbon footprint in general.

Concepts

carbon, carbon footprints, energy, environmental science

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Additional Tags

science

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Instructional Ideas

• Have pupils complete the online questionnaire with their families or send a checklist of information for them to discuss at home

Classroom Considerations

• The link for tracking calories is broken, but an Internet search produces several alternative options, including Calorie Calculator
• Content may be sensitive for those that have limited resources

Pros

• Includes an editable worksheet for individuals to complete and reflect on their lifestyles
• Provides links to sites that help calculate needed information

Cons

• None