12 ESS practical
Topic
1.4 –
sustainability
Details
Ecological Footprint
Use one of the calculators on the site
https://www.omnicalculator.com/ecology
Complete a written report
1. Based on the calculator you choose, write a research
question
2. Describe the topic of the calculator and why it is an
important issue to consider – on a local, national and
global scale. Background research will be needed
3. Describe the method used by the calculator [ie: the
factors used to calculate the footprint]
4. Evaluate the calculator- strengths and weaknesses in
addressing the environmental issue
5. What should be included/omitted to improve the
calculator?
6. Complete data presentation based on the results: use
excel
7. Analyse your own use – where your use is high and
low and why this is so. What are your successes as
well as your weaknesses? Give a conclusion
8. What ONE thing are you going to try to do differently
– how and why?
3 weeks – due 29th Nov
750-1000 words
Include referencing
Time
3 hours