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2040 - Reducing Our Carbon Footprint
Lesson2 of 2 in this unit
PrimaryYear 5 - 6MathematicsNumbersAlgebraMeasurementGeometryScienceEnvironmentalEnergySustainabilityEconomicDesign ThinkingIndustry, Innovation and Infrastructure
Lesson Summary
In this lesson, students will investigate the measurement of CO2 as outputs per individual and household, in terms of kilograms of CO2 per annum. They will examine the carbon footprint of average Australians in comparison to the world average and to countries such as Bangladesh, as featured in a clip from 2040.
Learning intentions
Students will:
- understand about densities and masses of solids, liquids and gases
- learn how CO2 output by humans can be measured in kilograms produced 'per annum'
- learn that human CO2 outputs can be reduced either through consuming less CO2 or by absorbing or 'drawing down' CO2 from the atmosphere
- develop teamwork skills as they calculate household CO2 footprints using addition, subtraction and multiplication of large numbers
- realise that they can make a difference to global carbon dioxide levels by acting locally and encouraging others to do the same
Success criteria
Students can:
- explain in simple terms why liquids, solids and gases have different densities
- convert kilograms of CO2 into a given approximate volume at room temperature, using multiplication
- use provided data and successfully use addition, subtraction and multiplication to calculate and solve aggregate amounts of CO2 for individuals, neighbourhoods and societies
- express examples of local and household actions that can be taken to reduce their own individual carbon footprint and those of their families
Lesson Guides and Printables
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