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Students design a calculator using Excel or HTML to estimate the carbon footprint of household appliances. They gather emission data, simulate usage scenarios, and analyze how habits impact environmental impact.
- Middle School
In this impactful sustainability project, students step into the role of environmental data analysts by designing a carbon footprint calculator focused on household appliances. Using Excel or web-based tools like HTML, they build a functional tool that estimates the carbon emissions generated by devices such as refrigerators, televisions, air conditioners, washing machines, and more. To do this, students research various appliances’ energy consumption and emission factors and integrate this data into a structured, user-friendly calculator. The tool allows users to input usage habits and hours of operation to simulate real-life scenarios. Students run different usage patterns to observe how lifestyle choices influence overall carbon emissions. This project enhances understanding of energy consumption, environmental impact, and data modelling while inspiring students to reflect on their carbon footprint. The final product is a working digital tool and a practical solution for raising awareness and promoting eco-conscious living.
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- Detailed Project Plan following the Engineering Design Cycle for a Middle school.
- Assessment Criteria for each stage with level descriptors.
- Aligned with American Standards and practices (NGSS, CCSS, & ISTE)
- Access to the Basic ProjoTech App on any web browser.
- Digital Resources and worksheets are allocated to different tasks.
- Comprehensive Teacher Guide.
- Supporting Documents: How-to-use-Excel videos.
- List of required tools and devices in the school.
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