NURS 3335 Carbon Foot Print MODULE 4

4 Name: Date: November 22, 2019 Overview: Carbon Footprint Analysis Carbon Footprint is one of the most common ways to measure the effect an individual, family, organization or country has on the environment. You will use an online tool to calculate your own (or your family’s) carbon footprint. Then you will propose three steps you can take to reduce your impact on the environment. Objective: Describe one’s own impact on the environment and three ways to reduce that impact. Rubric Use this rubric to guide your work on the assignment, “Carbon Footprint Analysis.” Task Accomplished Proficient Needs Improvement Carbon Footprint Calculation (Total 40 points) Complete, answer in tons with realistic calculation (40 points) Complete, but did not correctly identify answer in “tons” or calculation inaccurate (30 points) Not completed (0 points) Action Plan: 3 specific things you can change to decrease your carbon footprint (Total 60 points) Three steps clearly presented with rationale or description (60 points-20 points each) Steps are ambiguous/vague, no rationale or description (30 points-10 points each) Incomplete or inappropriate steps (0 points) ©2008 UTA School of Nursing M