My Carbon Footprint: What am I going to do about it? Science Project Due Date: May 7 th ????

Purpose Evaluate the impact of everyday lifestyle’s choices on global climate. Identify how one can contribute to improve the environment.

The Project Students will determine their carbon footprints by completing a questionnaire about everyday lifestyle choices. Develop a plan to reduce the negative impact (carbon footprint) one can have on the environment.

Work Students can work: Individually In groups of no more than two members. Report Written report Presentation Includes visual support

Written Report It must include: Cover Purpose Introduction What is the “carbon footprint” Why is it important to reduce the carbon footprint? Individual/Group Carbon Footprint Changes in Lifestyle you can make to reduce your Carbon Footprint. Explain at least three and their impact. Annex Questionnaire(s)

Scoring Rubric Scale: 4 Above and Beyond 3 Complete and Correct 2Incomplete 1 Incorrect Science 0 No answer Domains Research (4): Project has a complete report. The report includes cover, purpose, introduction, data table (carbon footprint), changes in lifestyle (at least three) and questionnaire(s). Accuracy (4): Students demonstrate knowledge about carbon footprint by explaining ways to reduce it and their impact (at least three). Creativity (4): Presentation is unique, well designed and attractive. Grammar (4): Correct spelling and punctuation is used in the report. Presentation (4): All members participate during the presentation and demonstrate knowledge about carbon footprint, its impact on the environment and how to reduce it. TOTAL 20 points