<p> Name: ______Eco-Footprint Calculation Directions: a) Go to the Global Footprint Network’s website by typing in the following URL or by Googling “ecological footprint” and clicking on the first result (http://www.footprintnetwork.org/en/index.php/GFN/page/basics_introduction/) b) Read the following sections of the website (found on the left side of the screen): a. Introduction b. Overview c. World Footprint d. Footprint for Nations c) Calculate your personal footprint by clicking on “Personal Footprint” (on the left side) d) After you’ve completed the footprint calculation, answer the following questions </p><p>1. What was your eco-footprint size (how many acres)?</p><p>2. How many Earths would we need if everyone had your lifestyle?</p><p>3. Which part of your life contributes the most to the size of your eco-footprint?</p><p>4. How does your footprint compare to your classmates?</p><p>5. Were you surprised by the size of your footprint? Why or why not?</p><p>6. What are some ways that you can reduce the size of your footprint? (Be realistic)</p><p>7. If your footprint is larger than “1 Earth”, are you living sustainably? Explain.</p><p>8. Which countries do you think have the largest eco-footprint per person? Why?</p><p>9. Which countries do you think have the smallest eco-footprint per person? Why?</p><p>10. Restart the calculator and change some of your answers (ex: your location, your diet, etc.). Describe the changes you made and how they affected your footprint results. Name: ______</p><p>Ecological Footprint Data Collection</p><p>1. How much of the food that you eat is grown locally (less than 200 miles away)?</p><p>2. How much trash do you think you generate compared to the average American?</p><p>3. What is the size of your home (in square feet)?</p><p>4. What material is your house constructed with (wood, vinyl siding, brick, etc.)?</p><p>5. What percentage of your home’s electricity comes from renewable resources (either directly or through green purchasing power)?</p><p>6. How many miles do you travel in a car each week?</p><p>7. What is the gas mileage (miles per gallon) in the car you travel in most often?</p><p>8. How far do you travel by public transportation each week (bus/train)?</p><p>9. How many hours do you fly each year?</p>