The Visualization I created is specific for the grade level I teach. I kept the graphic simple and shortened descriptions in order to act as hooks and give purpose. Included are three interactives: 2 videos and a calculator that surveys a person's use of specific resources like foods and fuel. With each interactive I included prompts or tasks to help focus students attention and guide their learning. In a classroom setting this activity could be used in small group or as part of a rotation. The information I gathered breaks down specific topics related to the Human footprint. One video is more technical in describing data collection and what the data is used for. Another video explains how food plays a major role in our population's footprint. The calculator is to inspire curiosity. Students are learning what the global impact is and looking at the information from a large perspective. The calculator helps bring what they're learning back to their circle and including their personal experience. They can see the impact they have and have conversation about what that means for their lifestyle and come up with solutions for improvement.
Listed below are links to the videos and calculator:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_T5M3MiPfW4 : National Footprint Accounts - Ecological Balance Sheets for 180+ Countries
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=d07B3_aFzK8 : Food and the Ecological Footprint
http://www.footprintcalculator.org/ :Ecological Footprint Calculator
