Carbon Footprints: Before Reading Shower Power
Understanding our environmental impact Year 5 Environmental Studies Preparing for Bernard Beckett's story
What is a Carbon Footprint?
The amount of greenhouse gases we create Measured in carbon dioxide (CO₂) Everything we do has an impact Like invisible footprints we leave behind
Big vs Small Carbon Footprints
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Spot the Carbon Footprint
Look at the pictures around the classroom Identify which activities create more CO₂ Discuss with your partner Share your findings with the class
Why Should We Care About Our Carbon Footprint?
Think about animals and their homes What happens when the Earth gets warmer? How can we help protect our planet?
Getting Ready for 'Shower Power'
The story is about saving water and energy Characters learn to reduce their carbon footprint Think about your own shower habits How might small changes make a big difference?