How much space do you REALLY take up on the earth? Through activities and analysis, learn how humans impact the planet and discover ways to reduce your ecological footprint. Warren Park O.E.C. has worked hard for its Platinum Ecoschool designation. Learn more about how your school can benefit from becoming an Ecoschool too.
Strands: Science & Technology: Conservation of Energy and Resources, Life Systems, Mathematics: Number Sense & Numeration, Data Management & Probability
Seasons: Fall, Winter, Spring
Post Activities:
What is Your Ecological Footprint? Grades 5 & 6
Idling Experiment from Resources for Rethinking
http://resources4rethinking.ca/en/resource/no-idling-at-school-elememtarymiddle
RAFT for What is Your Ecological Footprint?
raft-ecofootprint.pdf
How Big is Your Ecological Footprint? Worksheet
Eco Footprint Worksheet.pdf
Curriculum Connections for What is Your Ecological Footprint?
grade_6_eco-footprint_curriculum_connections.pdf