• In this class activity, students create a painted print of their foot and write down how they will reduce their carbon footprints. 

Positives

• This activity supports elementary students in taking informed action on climate change.
• The class project is a fun way for students to connect the image of their own real footprint with the concept of carbon footprints.
  

Additional Prerequisites

• Students should already have an understanding of climate change and how greenhouse gases contribute to the global climate change.
• Additional materials such as paint, plates, and large sheets of paper are needed to complete the activity.

Differentiation

• Elementary school classes can do this activity as part of a community service project. Students can first brainstorm solutions for reducing their own carbon footprints, and then work together to educate others in their communities.
• Cross-curricular connections can be made in art classes by completing this activity as part of a unit on painting and design techniques.
• Pair this activity with the interactive Footprint Calculator or explore the other links under the "sources" tab.
  

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