Reducing our carbon footprint (non-statutory)
I can explain what a carbon footprint is and how we can reduce it.
Reducing our carbon footprint (non-statutory)
I can explain what a carbon footprint is and how we can reduce it.
These resources will be removed by end of Summer Term 2025.
Lesson details
Key learning points
- Carbon dioxide and other greenhouse gases trap heat in the atmosphere, leading to warmer temperatures on Earth.
- A carbon footprint is a measure of the amount of greenhouse gases that are released when we do everyday things.
- The measure of a carbon footprint includes what we eat, how we travel, how often we buy new things, and much more.
- Everyone can take action to reduce their carbon footprint.
Keywords
Greenhouse gases - Gases which contribute towards global warming are called greenhouse gases.
Fossil fuel - A fossil fuel is a natural fuel formed from the remains of living things over millions of years, such as coal, crude oil or natural gas.
Action - An action is something that is done.
Carbon footprint - A carbon footprint is a measure of how much carbon dioxide and other greenhouse gases are released when we do everyday things.
Reduce - To reduce something means to decrease the amount of it.
Common misconception
Pupils may think their carbon footprint relates only to air pollution that can be seen, such as smoke or soot.
Explain that greenhouse gases cannot be seen, smelled or tasted; just because we cannot see them, it doesn’t mean they are not in the air around us.
Equipment
None required.
Content guidance
- Depiction or discussion of sensitive content
Supervision
Adult supervision recommended
Licence
This content is © Oak National Academy Limited (2024), licensed on Open Government Licence version 3.0 except where otherwise stated. See Oak's terms & conditions (Collection 2).
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