Gases which contribute towards global warming are called greenhouse gases.

A fossil fuel is a natural fuel formed from the remains of living things over millions of years, such as coal, crude oil or natural gas.

A carbon footprint is a measure of how much carbon dioxide and other greenhouse gases are released when we do everyday things.

To reduce something means to decrease the amount of it.

Reducing our carbon footprint (non-statutory)

Science

Pupils learn about the properties of the different states of matter (solid, liquid and gas) in terms of the particle model, including gas pressure,. and about changes of state in terms of the particle model

pupils use knowledge of solids, liquids and gases to decide how mixtures might be separated give reasons, based on evidence from comparative and fair tests, demonstrate that changes of state are reversible changes, and explain that some changes result in the formation of new materials, and that this kind of change is not usually reversible, including changes associated with burning 

Climate change and sustainability (non-statutory)

Subjects which particular individuals may be sensitive to, eg, adoption, migration, bereavement or death, divorce.

Depiction or discussion of sensitive content

How does carbon dioxide in the atmosphere lead to warmer temperatures on Earth?

Which of these would reduce the amount of greenhouse gases entering the environment?

A {{}} footprint is a measure of how much carbon dioxide and other greenhouse gases are released when we do everyday things.

Which of the following are included in your carbon footprint? 

food that has been transported from the local farm to your house

food that has been transported from another country to your house

multiple use products made from recycled materials

Which of the following have a large carbon footprint?

Politicians are the only people responsible for carbon footprints.

Scientists are the only people responsible for carbon footprints.

Everyone is responsible for carbon footprints.

No one is responsible for carbon footprints.

Who is responsible for people’s carbon footprint? 

Fossil fuels such as natural gas, coal and crude oil contain...

{{}} gases are gases which help to maintain the temperature of Earth.

Otherwise Earth would be too cold to support life.

True or false? We need some greenhouse gases around planet earth.

What is the name of energy sources which will not run out?

Content guidance

Depiction or discussion of sensitive content

Adult supervision recommended

This lesson will be removed by end of Summer Term 2025.

Reducing our carbon footprint (non-statutory)

Lesson outcome

Content guidance

This lesson will be removed by end of Summer Term 2025.