Part 1- Calculate your carbon footprint!
http://www.carbonfootprint.com/calculator.aspx
· Don’t forget to select English before starting the activity.
Questions:
Ø What’s your carbon footprint?
Ø What’s the average carbon footprint of a person: The average worldwide carbon footprint is about 4 metric tons
Part 2 - Take these Recycling Quizzes
http://environment.nationalgeographic.com/environment/global-warming/quiz-going-green/
http://www.quizmoz.com/quizzes/Science-Quizzes/r/Recycling-Quiz.asp
Questions:
Ø Hand washing dishes can use up to 50% more of water than using an efficient dishwasher.
Ø Only about 8% of global energy comes from renewables.
Ø True or false? Appliances that are turned off don’t use any electricity: False
Ø Can you make paper out of hemp? Yes, we can.
Part 3- Video >> Top ten tips for recycling
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RjbSEIOUp4w
Watch the video and choose the best 3 tips in your opinion.
1. We should reuse the carrier bags when we shop.
2. We should try to minimize the waste we create by unpacking products or goods with minimal packaging.
3. Parents should use real nappies, these are better for the environment and can save them money.
