Deliverable
✏️ Drafting Our Carbon Challenge
Governments
Product
Assessment
Exhibition
Reflection
Core Content
Community Partners
Essential Question
Critique and Revision
Submission Required
Teams draft one clear problem statement grounded in their empathy map and carbon data. They must reference at least one emission category and one stakeholder group. Statements are written on chart paper or a shared slide for feedback.
Plan day
Day 2
Duration
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Grouping
Small Group
Steps
5 steps
Lesson plan
5 steps| # | What teachers do |
|---|---|
| 1 | Gather as a class and review what you've learned about carbon footprints. (5 min) |
| 2 | Discuss the essential question: How can individual and community actions contribute to reducing our carbon footprint effectively? (10 min) |
| 3 | In groups, use your carbon footprint data and empathy maps to draft a problem statement. Include one emission category and one stakeholder group. (20 min) |
| 4 | Write your problem statement on chart paper or a shared slide for feedback. (10 min) |
| 5 | Conduct a round-table discussion where each group shares their problem statement and receives feedback from peers and available staff. (15 min) |
Preparation (3 items)
- Prepare anchor charts with key terms and concepts related to carbon footprint and emission categories.
- Set up shared slides or chart paper for groups to record their problem statements.
- Arrange the classroom for group work, ensuring there are spaces for movement and discussion.
Student-facing instructions
Your task is to work with your group to create a clear problem statement using your carbon footprint data and empathy maps. Discuss how individuals and communities can reduce their carbon footprints and draft a statement that focuses on one emission category and one stakeholder group. You will present your statement to the class for feedback and discussion.