Assignment: Week 2Carbon Footprint (Part 1 & Part 2)
Part 1 Carbon Footprint Calculator Report (PDF)
Produce a Carbon Footprint Report (PDF) for my household and make sure it aligns with the rubric. Please do the following:
Choose a credible calculator (e.g., EPA Household Carbon Footprint Calculator or an equivalent educational tool).
Enter household information and document assumptions clearly (since you dont have my personal utility bills). Use reasonable, realistic estimates and list them at the top of the report. Include:
Number of people in the household: [leave a placeholder I can update]
Housing type (apartment/house), square footage (estimate)
Electricity: monthly kWh or monthly bill amount and energy source (if unknown, assume standard grid mix and note it)
Natural gas/propane: monthly therms/gal or bill estimate
Transportation: vehicle(s) type, MPG, average weekly miles, fuel type
Flights: number of short/long flights per year (can be 0 if unknownnote assumption)
Waste & recycling habits (basic yes/no where asked)
Run the calculator and capture results for annual CO emissions by category (home energy, transportation, waste/other).
Export the results as a PDF. If the tool doesnt export, create a clean PDF that includes:
A short cover section titled WK2Carbon Footprint Report (Part 1)
A table of assumptions & inputs
Screenshots of the results pages (or clearly labeled result figures)
A brief 57 sentence summary interpreting the numbers (what categories are highest/lowest)
Name the file exactly: WK2AssgnP1_LastName_FirstInitial.pdf (Ill combine with Part 2 before submission if needed.)
Rubric alignment (please ensure the PDF meets these points):
Uses a reputable calculator
Inputs and assumptions are transparent
Results are clearly labeled and legible
Summary accurately reflects the output
Part 2 3Paragraph Journal (Observe Process Analyze)
Create a short reflection I can paste into a document and save as a separate PDF.
Paragraph 1 Observe: What you noticed while working through the calculator (layout, categories, anything surprising in the results).
Paragraph 2 Process: Steps taken to gather/estimate the information for my household inputs (what data was needed and how you handled unknowns).
Paragraph 3 Analyze: Which personal actions would most increase/decrease CO for a typical household like mine, plus practical ways I can reduce my footprint (tie these to the highest categories from Part 1 results).
Style: firstperson, reflective; concise but specific (approx. 3 solid paragraphs). Deliverable: return the journal as plain text so I can paste, and (optionally) as a DOCX/PDF named: WK2AssgnP2_LastName_FirstInitial.
By Day 7 Submission Notes (for me)
I will submit the Part 1 PDF (the carbon footprint report) with the rubric, and attach the Part 2 journal as instructed.
What I still need from you (Tutor)
Part 1 PDF with assumptions + results (and screenshots if needed).
Part 2 3paragraph journal (pasteable text, and optional DOCX/PDF).
A short list of sources/calculator link(s) you used.
Placeholders you can fill now (Ill edit if needed)
If you must assume values, please use reasonable U.S. averages and list them clearly so I can update before submission.
Household size: [fill a reasonable placeholder; I will edit]
Electricity: [kWh/month or $/monthassume average if unknown]
Natural gas/propane: [therms/gal or $/monthassume or mark N/A]
Vehicles: [make/type or typical sedan, MPG, miles/week]
Flights per year: [02 short; 01 long, unless specified]
Recycling: [yes/no for paper, plastic, glass, metal]
Requirements:
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