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Sustainability Lesson Clearinghouse
Class Transportation Survey
Lesson Description:
Students will learn to measure, analyze and interpret transportation data. They will better understand the impact of their transportation choices on CO2 emission levels. The term “CO2 footprint” is introduced and students will consider how to reduce their CO2 footprint with regards to getting to and from school.
Objectives:
Students will be able to:
Measure the CO2 emissions produced by a classroom of students getting to and from school.
Analyze their personal as well as their class’ contribution to CO2 emissions.
Brainstorm ways to reduce their CO2 footprint, both as individuals
Students will learn to measure, analyze and interpret transportation data. They will better understand the impact of their transportation choices on CO2 emission levels. The term “CO2 footprint” is introduced and students will consider how to reduce their CO2 footprint with regards to getting to and from school.
Objectives:
Students will be able to:
Measure the CO2 emissions produced by a classroom of students getting to and from school.
Analyze their personal as well as their class’ contribution to CO2 emissions.
Brainstorm ways to reduce their CO2 footprint, both as individuals
Lesson Type:
- Discussion
- Other
Sustainability Topic:
- Climate Change
- Other
GEF Program Category:
- I Ride Green
Time Needed:
1 class period
1 class period
Submitted By:
GEF on behalf of HUB for Active School Travel
GEF on behalf of HUB for Active School Travel
School or Group:
HUB for Active School Travel
HUB for Active School Travel
Contact Email:
service@greeneducationfoundation.org
service@greeneducationfoundation.org
