Green Transportation Lesson: Carbon Emissions
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Created by Teacher(s): Lindsey Pockl, Amber Medina|Published on: February 28, 2022
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Synopsis
In this lesson, students explore how plants transform carbon dioxide into oxygen through photosynthesis, learn about the greenhouse effect by calculating their ecological footprint, and then brainstorm ways to reduce their carbon footprint.
Inquire: Students reflect on what they know about photosynthesis and how plants transform carbon dioxide into oxygen.
Investigate: Students learn about the greenhouse effect and calculate their ecological footprint.
Inspire: Students generate ideas on how to reduce their carbon footprint and impact on the environment, and write a paragraph response.
Inspire: Students generate ideas on how to reduce their carbon footprint and impact on the environment, and write a paragraph response.
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Amber Medina
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