Carbon footprint board activity

In the board activity, learners explore and extend their knowledge through collaboration and debate. They also consider their personal contribution to sustainability. The debate and peer assessment will promote deeper learning.
Learning objectives
After completing this activity learners should be able to:
- discuss the merits of different materials and processes
- identify sustainable processes and materials to use in construction
- consider how each of us contributes to carbon emissions by the way we live and work
- complete related calculations
- present information logically
- build a glossary of technical vocabulary
- describe appropriate approaches to customer care.
Continuing professional development
This activity includes opportunities to:
- embed literacy, language and numeracy into vocational learning
- facilitate active learning
- give specific and timely feedback
- encourage learners to talk about their learning
- reflect on, and evaluate the teaching and learning experiences.
Downloads
Carbon footprint board activity guidance notes (PDF, 178KB)
Carbon footprint board activity guidance notes (RTF, 580KB)
Where next?
You can prepare your learners for this game by using the Materials and processes card sort.