Energy Lesson 8 : Leaving Smaller Footprints (view)
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- Overview
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- Learning goals:
- Use ecological footprint calculators to assess and compare their impact on the environment to that of their classmates, and the average person in the United States, other countries, and the world, Describe ways to reduce their energy and resource consumption and impact on the environment
- Keywords:
- MEECS, Environment, Environmental
- Objectives
- Advanced Preparation
- Background Information
- Procedure
- Assessment Options
- Adaptions/Extensions/Enhancements
- References
- Additional Resources
Summary
This lesson develops the concept of an ecological footprint. Students use data and tools to assess the impacts of their energy and resource consumption. They examine their results and assess their impacts on the environment. Students discuss and compare their impacts and try to identify actions to reduce their footprints.