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Hello from Bend Oregon
Hello!
My 90 seventh grade students and I are going to calculate our carbon footprints this week. In looking at the discussion I see lots of HS students and teachers, but no (actually none) from the middle grades. Anyone out there? Am I overestimating my middle school students? Is there a younger (grades 8 and below) calculator that might be better for my aged students?
warmly,
Maggie (NOAA Climate Steward since 2013(
Dear Maggie
You're right that most of the ISCFC participants are (and in previous sessions have been) from high schools, but we have had some enthusiastic and inspiring middle schoolers as well! So I think you should give it a go!
As for the calculator itself, please tell us what you think! It may be slightly long for your students, but they should be able to complete it without a problem.
We have discussed programming a middle school targeted spin off at some point, funding allowing!
best
Jason
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