1. My Carbon Footprint: What am I going to do about it? Science Project Due Date: May 7 th ????

2. Purpose Evaluate the impact of everyday lifestyle’s choices on global climate. Identify how one can contribute to improve the environment.

3. The Project Students will determine their carbon footprints by completing a questionnaire about everyday lifestyle choices. Develop a plan to reduce the negative impact (carbon footprint) one can have on the environment.

4. Work Students can work: Individually In groups of no more than two members. Report Written report Presentation Includes visual support

5. Written Report It must include: Cover Purpose Introduction What is the “carbon footprint” Why is it important to reduce the carbon footprint? Individual/Group Carbon Footprint Changes in Lifestyle you can make to reduce your Carbon Footprint. Explain at least three and their impact. Annex Questionnaire(s)

6. Scoring Rubric Scale: 4 Above and Beyond 3 Complete and Correct 2Incomplete 1 Incorrect Science 0 No answer Domains Research (4): Project has a complete report. The report includes cover, purpose, introduction, data table (carbon footprint), changes in lifestyle (at least three) and questionnaire(s). Accuracy (4): Students demonstrate knowledge about carbon footprint by explaining ways to reduce it and their impact (at least three). Creativity (4): Presentation is unique, well designed and attractive. Grammar (4): Correct spelling and punctuation is used in the report. Presentation (4): All members participate during the presentation and demonstrate knowledge about carbon footprint, its impact on the environment and how to reduce it. TOTAL 20 points