What is a carbon footprint? — Reading Comprehension
Grades
2
3
4
Standards
RI.3.1
RI.4.1
4.ESS2.D
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About This Reader
This passage introduces the concept of a carbon footprint to children. It explains that a carbon footprint is the amount of carbon dioxide released due to an individual's energy needs. The text provides relatable examples, such as car rides and electricity use, to illustrate how everyday activities contribute to one's carbon footprint. It also mentions less obvious sources, like the production and transportation of food and clothes. By explaining how understanding one's carbon footprint can lead to making choices to reduce it, the passage encourages children to think about their own impact on the environment.
A carbon footprint is the amount of carbon dioxide released into the air because of your own energy needs. It includes the emissions from your home, car, and the products you buy. For example, when you ride in a car, it burns gasoline and releases carbon dioxide. When you use electricity from coal power plants, that also adds to your carbon footprint. Even the food you eat and the clothes you wear have a carbon footprint from their production and transportation. Understanding your carbon footprint can help you make choices to reduce it.
What does a carbon footprint measure?
The size of your shoesHow much you walk each dayThe amount of carbon dioxide released due to your energy needsHow much plant food you use in your gardenWhich of these adds to your carbon footprint?
Riding a bicycleWalking in the parkRiding in a carSleepingHow does using electricity often add to your carbon footprint?
It doesn't add to your carbon footprintElectricity from coal power plants releases carbon dioxideElectric wires take carbon dioxide from the airElectricity makes trees grow fasterWhy is understanding your carbon footprint important?
To know how big your feet areTo help you buy bigger shoesTo help you make choices to reduce itTo help you use more energyCommon Core Standards Covered
RI.3.1
Ask and answer questions to demonstrate understanding of a text, referring explicitly to the text as the basis for the answers.
RI.4.1
Refer to details and examples in a text when explaining what the text says explicitly and when drawing inferences from the text.
Grade Levels:
Grade 2Grade 3Grade 4
Subjects:
elareadingscienceclimate change