Te ine i ō tātou tukuwaro Counting our carbon emissions
The final lesson in the series that measures carbon dioxide emissions in a way that makes sense to a student's everyday travel. Raise awareness of the carbon we create and what changes we can make.
Akoranga takamua Before You Begin
Take a look at What’s the big deal about Climate change?
Students get to record their carbon emissions between home and school over a one-week period. They reflect on what this means over a longer period, how it has both an environmental and financial cost, and how active travel can reduce carbon emissions.
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*Lessons coming soon* My trips: Counting my Carbon (table) My trips: Weekly Carbon Counter (example) |
Supporting resources and links
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Climate Hero carbon calculatoropen_in_new Easy to use calculator, focused on individual efforts rather than systemic change |
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FutureFit carbon calculatoropen_in_new Auckland Council resource that lets students discover their impact on the climate |
Active Travel Action
Active travel action, on our school travel webpage, contains classroom ideas and activities:
What's next?
Kōrero miramira Inspiring stories
Articles and links that share experiences from school communities and showcase student voices and actions in Aotearoa.
Related lessons
He aha rā te hirahira o te Āhuarangi Hurihuri? What’s the big deal about Climate change?
Three lessons that set the scene for teaching climate change, carbon emissions, the greenhouse effect and more. A series of hands-on lessons to capture the imagination of every student.
Teacher planning and development
A list of resources and organisations to help spark ideas for climate change educators. More to come!
On the go!
Auckland Transport has created six exciting lessons for years 7-8.
Ākonga will learn about climate change, road safety, and active travel.