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Calculating Your Carbon Footprint Math Lesson

Created by Teacher(s): Dan Castrigano|Published on: July 31, 2021
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In this lesson, students calculate their own carbon footprint using Peter Kalmus's methodology in his book Being the Change: Live Well and Spark a Climate Revolution.

Step 1 - Inquire: Students watch a short video on the climate crisis. Students engage in a brief discussion on the prompt "Do my individual actions matter?"

Step 2 - Investigate: Students calculate their own carbon footprints.

Step 3 - Inspire: Students engage in a discussion, reflecting on this activity and the importance of individual actions.
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Subjects: Mathematics
Duration: 1 hour 40 minutes
Region: Global
Posted on Jul 31, 2021

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Dan Castrigano

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