Day three

Our contribution to climate change.

Morning session: Fossil fuels in our everyday lives
Key focus
When do we use energy from fossil fuels? How could we use less fossil fuel energy?

Afternoon session: Climate-friendly lifestyles
Key focus
The connection between climate change and lifestyle choices

Activity 1: The fossil fuel energy in our day
Pupils itemise activities in their day and work out which ones use fossil fuel energy.
Activity 2: The fossil fuel energy in our food and drink
After having studied the life-cycle of an aluminium can, pupils' reflect on the processes that went into making a box of cereal.
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Activity 3: Can we produce less carbon dioxide?
Pupils think about ways in which individuals, businesses and governments can reduce carbon dioxide emissions.
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Activity 1: Climate change quiz
A quiz to test pupils knowledge and understanding of climate change and to inspire them to continue thinking about it.
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Activity 2: Climate friendly lifestyles
Pupils write stories about what their lives would be like if they used only half as much fossil fuel as they do currently.
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Activity 3: Needs and wants
Pupils work in small groups to reflect on what are essential human needs and what are not essential.
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Activity 4: Interview follow-up
Pupils compare the results of the interviews they conducted with older people.
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