Carbon Footprint Math Lesson
Created by Teacher(s): Kelly Stone|Published on: May 23, 2022
Grades: 3, 4, 5
Type: Lesson Plan
Subjects: Mathematics
Duration: 1 hour 30 minutes
Created by: New Jersey Climate Education Hub teachers
Region: North America, USA - Northeast, United States, New Jersey
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Synopsis
In this lesson, students learn about climate change, calculate their carbon footprint, and take steps to reduce their carbon footprint.
Step 1 - Inquire: Students watch a video about climate change and work in groups to discuss how they positively or negatively impact climate change in their behaviors and practices.
Step 2 - Investigate: Students calculate their carbon footprint to discover their impact on the planet.
Step 3 - Inspire: Students learn how they can reverse the impact they make on climate change and inspire others to make a difference by creating posters for their classroom, homes, and community.
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Kelly Stone
K-5 STEM Teacher
Kelly Stone holds a Bachelor's degree in P–3 Early Childhood Education from The Catholic University of America and a Master's degree in Instructional Technology from the University of Nebraska Kearney. She has 25 years of experience in elementary education and currently specializes in STEM instruction for grades K–5. Kelly holds a Supervisor Certification from Caldwell University and an Environmental Sustainability Education Certification from The College of New Jersey.
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