Working in small groups, pupils design a questionnaire to survey classmates about their carbon footprints. Then, after discussing the activity with group members, they share with the class an interesting fact they learned. 

Concepts

human impact on the environment, the environment, carbon footprints, climate change

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Instructional Ideas

• Have students create informational brochures about reducing one's impact on the environment
• Ask scholars to complete a quiz to determine their carbon footprint

Classroom Considerations

• Lesson eight from the 12-part Climate Action in Language Education series

Pros

• Includes an optional extension activity
• Provides a list of lesson outcomes

Cons

• None