why they matter?. how do americans use energy? what is released into the atmosphere as energy is...
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Why they Matter?
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How do Americans use energy?
What is released into the atmosphere as energy is being used?
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How do Americans use energy?
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List ways the types of energy were used in the video:
– Electricity –
–Natural Gas and propane-
–Gasoline and Diesel-
What percentage of energy in the US relies on burning fossil fuels?
Types of Energy
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http://www.breathingearth.net/
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Ecological Footprint- how much land it takes to support your lifestyle◦ Includes the land it takes to Hold all your garbage Grow all of your food Measures how fast we consume resources and generate waste
Ecological Footprint
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Go to the following websites to calculate your ecological footprint.
Share and discuss when you are done!
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Tackling the problem TOGETHER.
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carbon cube = 10 grams CO2
10 grams = 2 nickels (weight)
908 nickels = 10 pounds
10 pounds = 454 carbon cubes
How many cubes can we save?
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Think of a way to reduce the size of your ecological footprint
Create a billboard which advertises and promotes your idea ◦ Must be SPECIFIC◦ Must be something that YOU can physically do