What Is My Carbon Footprint?

Autor/inn/en	Galluzzo, Benjamin J.; McGivney-Burelle, Jean; Wagstrom, Rikki B.
Titel	What Is My Carbon Footprint?
Quelle	In: Mathematics Teacher, 109 (2016) 7, S.526-532 (7 Seiten) PDF als Volltext Verfügbarkeit
Sprache	englisch
Dokumenttyp	gedruckt; online; Zeitschriftenaufsatz
ISSN	0025-5769
Schlagwörter	Mathematics Instruction; Algebra; Mathematical Logic; Relevance (Education); Mathematical Models; Mathematics Skills; Prediction; Sustainability; Eating Habits; High School Students; Secondary School Mathematics; Conservation (Environment); Ecology; Student Surveys + Suchen Sie Ihr Suchwort? Mathematics lessons; Mathematikunterricht; Mathematical logics; Mathematische Logik; Relevance; Relevanz; Mathematical model; Mathematisches Modell; Mathmatics achievement; Mathematics ability; Mathematische Kompetenz; Vorhersage; Nachhaltigkeit; Ernährungsgewohnheit; Essgewohnheit; High school; High schools; Student; Students; Oberschule; Schüler; Schülerin; Studentin; Conservation; Environment; Konservierung; Bewahung; Umwelt; Ökologie; Schülerbefragung
Abstract	Human beings are having a profound impact on the environment. The opportunity to investigate this timely issue during one or two class periods gives algebra and precalculus students insight into a sustainability topic of great international concern--carbon footprints. Students use mathematical thinking in matters that are pertinent to their everyday lives. Further, they use key quantitative reasoning and mathematical modeling skills: interpreting units, computing with large values, using assumptions to derive an appropriate mathematical model (in this case, a linear model), using models to make predictions, and understanding when a model is appropriate for making predictions--practices aligned with Principles and Standards for School Mathematics (NCTM 2000) and the Common Core Standards (CCSSI 2010). This article presents a classroom-tested activity that uses authentic, diet-related data to focus on sustainability. A bibliography is included. (ERIC).
Anmerkungen	National Council of Teachers of Mathematics. 1906 Association Drive, Reston, VA 20191. Tel: 800-235-7566; Tel: 703-620-9840; Fax: 703-476-2570; e-mail: NCTM@nctm.org; Web site: http://www.nctm.org/publications/mathematics-teacher/
Erfasst von	ERIC (Education Resources Information Center), Washington, DC
Update	2020/1/01