Ecological+Footprint+Project-+Photoshop+Project

For this project each student will calculate their ecological footprint and carbon footprint. They will then use their footprint to complete a variety of activities.

1. What is an ecological footprint and why is it important? What is a carbon footprint and why is it important?

Please define what an ecological footprint and a carbon footprint are and how it applies to your everyday life. Why would a foreign policy teacher be asking you about your footprints?

2. Calculate your footprints. Here are easy sites for you to use.

[|Ecological and Carbon Footprint by Redefining Progress]

3. How does your footprint compare to the US average? The world average? How does the US compare to other countries? Are you surprised by any of the results?

Here's a Starting point: [|From the WWF]

4. Create a graphic that illustrates the effects of your ecological footprint on the world. Also, create a graphic which illustrates the effects your carbon footprint has on the world.

Here is my example:

5. What can you do to decrease the impact of your footprint?

Some ideas: [|From the EPA] [|From Conservation International]

Extras:

[|A site that may help you understand]