Mapping Greenhouse Gas Emissions Where You Live

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In this lesson plan, learners examine some of the of greenhouse gas emissions sources in their community. To investigate the sources of greenhouse gas emissions, learners use the Environmental Protection Agency’s (EPA) Facility Level Information on GreenHouse gases Tool (FLIGHT). The FLIGHT Tool is a publicly accessible repository of data submitted to EPA by power plants, factories, refineries, and other U.S. facilities that emit large amounts of greenhouse gases.

Quick Guide

Preparation Time:
Under 5 minutes
Learning Time:
45 to 60 minutes
Estimated Materials Cost:
free per group of students
Age Range:
Ages 11 - 14
Resource Types:
Activity, Lesson/Lesson Plan
Language:
English

Materials List (per group of students)

Keywords

Subjects

  • Earth and Space Science
    • Earth Structure
      • Atmosphere
    • Earth's History
  • Life Sciences
    • Ecology
      • Human Impact
  • Engineering and Technology
    • Engineering
      • Industrial Engineering
  • Mathematics
    • Data Analysis and Probability
      • Data Analysis
      • Data Representation
  • Physical Sciences
    • Heat and Thermodynamics
      • Heat and Temperature
    • States of Matter
      • Gases
    • Structure and Properties of Matter
      • Elements and Periodic Table
  • The Nature of Science
    • Science and Society
      • Risks and Benefits
  • The Nature of Technology
    • Technology and Society
      • Impacts of Technology
      • Technology and the Environment

Informal Categories

  • Nature and Environment

Audience

To use this activity, learners need to:

  • see
  • read
  • use keyboard
  • use mouse

Learning styles supported:

  • Involves teamwork and communication skills
  • Involves hands-on or lab activities

Other

Includes alignment to state and/or national standards:

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Access Rights:

  • Free access

By:

Rights:

  • All rights reserved, United States Environmental Protection Agency,