Unit 5 Assessment - Environmental Literacy Plan – Phase V

Environmental literacy plan

Environmental Literacy Plan

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Discuss your ecological footprint.

What can you do to lessen your ecological footprint to protect the environment?

Using a water calculator, how much water do you use per day? Discuss the impact of your water usage and ways to lessen the amount of water your household uses per day. If you pay for water, take a look at your water bill. Is it higher or lower than you expect?

Ecological Footprint

Recycling

Does your community participate in a mandatory recycling program?

Are there recycling centers available throughout the community? If there are recycling centers in your community, visit them. Take a picture to put in the report. What is the condition of the recycling center? What items does the recycling center accept?

Does your work place recycle?

What can you do to assist in the emphasis of recycling and benefits to the community?

Air Quality and Pollution

What is the air quality of your community?

What type of pollution is affecting your community?

What is the impact of pollution and air quality on the environment?

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