Here at the carbon footprint calculator (http://www.carbonfootprint.com/calculator.aspx) participants are able to calculate a rough estimate of their personal carbon footprint based on gernal lifestyle choices.
This tool can be used to easily demonstrate concepts in environmental science in regards to polution and global warming. This tool can redeuce barriers to learning as it allows a hands on approach to this topic rather than simply putting forward the concept as writting or lectures. Students that are more tactile or group orientent may benefit from such hands of activites.
This activity is for all ages.
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