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Ecological Footprint Calculations

The goals of this assignment are:

* For you to get a rough idea of how much of the earth's space you require to support your current life style.

* To stimulate you to consider the worldwide environmental impact of your lifestyle.

* To provide you with information that you can use to make wise choices about your lifestyle in the future

What do I do First?

you will begin by downloading the Lab Sheet. As you work through each section of the webquest, answer the corresponding questions on your lab sheet. When you have finished, you will submit your lab sheet to me for a grade.

1. Calculate Your Ecological Footprint

It is possible to calculate a personal Ecological Footprint, using the Footprint Calculator from 'Redefining Progress'.Answer all questions to the best of your ability. Guess if necessary.Keep an eye on the little blue box that floats on your upper right to see how each choice affects your Carbon Footprint.

Next, go to the footprint calculator at 'Earthday.org'.Work your way through this calculator using the more detailed questions on the bottom.

2. Compare Your Ecological Footprint

Investigate the Ecological Footprint of your country in relation to two other countries: (i) one with a similar footprint, and (ii) one that has a contrasting footprint.

Using this data, answer the remaining questions on your Lab sheet.

What do I turn in for a Grade?

I would like for you to reflect on what you have learned from this assignment and answer the questions on the lab sheet. You may write or type your answers on paper to hand in or you may submit your answers in the text of an email message. If you are feeling adventerous you may send your answers as an attachment MS word, or pdf file (note: lateness will not be excused due to technical difficulty so be sure you can print out a copy if all else fails!)

Are you thirsting for even more knowledge???

The following websites have even more information, calculators and interesting ideas. Surf freely!


Unesco Ecological Footprint website

Canadian Botanical Conservation Network

EcoBusinessLinks Environmental Directory:The First Green Directory 100% Wind Energy powered through wind credits. We walk our talk! Serving You and Mother Earth Since 1998!

Footprint Estimation Form