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Diet and Carbon Footprint: Math Activity

Created by Teacher(s): Kelly Stroh|Published on: January 19, 2024
Grades: 3, 4, 5
Type: Worksheets
Subjects: Mathematics
Duration: 30 minutes
Created by: SubjectToClimate teachers
Region: Global
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Posted on Jan 19, 2024

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In this activity, students calculate the carbon footprint of several meals that they eat regularly and then consider the impact of changing their habits.
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