Your Carbon Footprint
Almost everyone who uses electricity, and anyone who rides in a car or bus that uses gas, contributes in some way to global climate change.
The amount of carbon dioxide you emit into the air through activities like driving, playing video games and turning lights on and off is called your carbon footprint.
Your Carbon Footprint
Take a look at how some everyday activities contribute to your carbon footprint. Take notes on page 3 in your Engineering Portfolio.
Teacher Note
Direct students to page 3 of their Engineering Portfolios and have them take notes as they explore the activity. They should also write down their reaction to the information they learned. You may ask students to share their thoughts with the class. You may also wish to have your students discuss the " More to Explore " resource and their answers to the related questions.
Essential Questions
- How does our use of energy impact the environment?
- What is a carbon footprint?
More to Explore
Not all electricity comes from burning fossil fuels. Some electricity comes from renewable sources, like solar, wind and hydroelectric power.
