carbon footprint unit. the essential questions… what is a carbon footprint? what is your carbon...
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CARBON FOOTPRINT UNIT
The Essential Questions…
What is a carbon footprint?
What is your carbon footprint?
What steps can you take to reduce it?
So… Why is this relevant to you?
We are energy consumersEverything you do requires
some sort of energy
You are the futureIt’s your planet too… Take
care of it…Please!
Calculating your footprintClick on the green
footprint to start calculating!
Answer three critical thinking questions on our wiki page… What is your definition of a carbon
footprint? How do you think your footprint
compares with your classmates? What types of action contribute t your
footprint size?
Your Task!
In groups of 2 you will use the Internet and brainstorm a list of ways to reduce a carbon footprint
From this list you will choose the one you feel is most important
Present your findings to the class Your presentation must use
multimedia videos, PowerPoint, screencasts, etc.
The class will vote on one final project that they thought was best
Milestones will be checked using Dipity = Online timeline Lino = Online planning board
http://www.chrisjordan.com/
How Can We Use These Steps? Step 1: Identify the
Problem Size of our carbon footprints
Step 2: Analyze Problem Research effective ways to reduce
Step 3: Brainstorm Potential Solutions use the internet to find solutions
Step 4: Chose one solution Chose the most effect solution to the problem
Step 5: Create a Plan of Action use Lino and Dipity to plan your projectStep 6: Implement the Plan Create a presentation of your findings using multimedia Step 7: Evaluate the Solution and Plan Present your project and see if yours will be voted on to win!Step 8: Reflection Write letter to parents about final class decision about how to reduce carbon footprints
Culmination
The projects will be voted on by the class; one will be selected as the winner
The post assignment: Write a 5 paragraph formatted letter to their parents Described ways to reduce their family’s
footprint. Use winning project as the basis key concepts; calculated footprint, the best
way to reduce it and ways that their household can reduce their footprint.
Assessment Criteria
Your final grade will consist of a combination of the project that you have presented. As well as the formal letter to your parents. The milestones will be required from all groups throughout the project times. Class discussion and participation can earn you bonus points on your final grade. The three critical questions posted to our class wiki will also count towards your final grade on this unit. The will count as 3 extra participation points. The winning group of this project will also receive 2 bonus points.
The next slide has the rubric that explains how I will compute your final grade.
Formative Assessment
Summary
You will calculate your footprints and respond to critical thinking questions
In groups of two you will brainstorm ideas to reduce your footprints; decide on best
Produce a multimedia project highlighting the way you chose to reduce your footprints
Present to the class for a voteCreate a letter to your parents describing
all that you have learned during this unit!
GOOD LUCK, HAVE FUN AND SAVE OUR PLANET!