Thursday, October 6, 2011

Thursday, October 6th, 2011

Ecological Footprints:

1. Consult at least two sources and then write your own definition of "Ecological Footprint" in your notes. REMEMBER TO NAME YOUR SOURCES (use EasyBib if you like!)

2. Calculate your Ecological Footprint at: Ecological Footprint Calculator

3. Copy the information from your results into your notes under title:  "My Ecological Footprint"

4. Compare your results with those of the USA and India.  Record your observations

5. Click on "What about Population?" - What do you notice in the graph (at least one observation)?


6. According to this page, what is the world's population at this instant?

7. Click on "How Many Earths".  From this page, select at least three key pieces of information and record in your notes.

8. When finished, hand in answers and continue working on your Travel Blog (completing tasks or enhancing the appearance of your blog).


HOMEWORK:
FOR TOMORROW:BRING IN RECYCLING ITEMS (CLEAN, PLEASE) SUCH AS NEWSPAPERS, MAGAZINES, CARDBOARD BOXES, PLASTIC CONTAINERS, ETC.