Authentic Learning | Adaptation Level

Subject: Social Studies

Objectives

• Students will track their carbon footprint.
• They will compare their carbon footprint to the carbon footprint of a student in another country.

Procedure

• Students will track their carbon footprint.
• Students will track the footprint of a student their age in another country.
• Students will compare and contrast their carbon footprint to that of the other student.
• Students will learn how their consumption affects marine life, pasture land, forest land, etc.

Technology Present

• Computer with Internet access
• Examples of students from other countries

Grade Level: 6-8

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Video Reference Number: 1112