Description

Overview:

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.

Subject:

Mathematics

Level:

Middle School

Grades:

Grade 6, Grade 7, Grade 8

Material Type:

Lesson, Lesson Plan

Author:

Dan Castrigano

Provider:

SubjectToClimate

Date Added:

04/11/2023