Carbon Footprint Project Proposal
Students' Names: Caleb Salzer and Damilola Popoola
Family Description: We will be studying the carbon footprint of a family of four living in a suburban area. The family consists of two working parents, a teenager who attends high school, and a younger child in elementary school. They own two cars and live in a single-family home.
Initial Meeting: Our initial meeting will be held on September 29, 2023, at 3:00 PM. We will discuss the project's scope, assign roles and responsibilities, and create a timeline for completing the projectProject Description: The purpose of this project is to analyze the carbon footprint of a typical suburban family and propose strategies to reduce it. We will examine their daily activities, energy consumption, transportation methods, and waste production. We will then use this information to calculate their carbon footprint and suggest ways they can reduce it.
Project Objectives:
1.	To understand the concept of a carbon footprint and its impact on the environment.
2.	To analyze the carbon footprint of a typical suburban family.
3.	To propose strategies for reducing the family's carbon footprint.
Methodology:
We will use a combination of surveys, interviews, and direct observation to gather data about the family's daily activities, energy consumption, transportation methods, and waste production. We will then use carbon footprint calculators to estimate their carbon footprint.
Once we have this information, we will research and propose strategies for reducing their carbon footprint. These strategies may include changes in behavior, adoption of energy-efficient technologies, and participation in carbon offset programs.
Roles and Responsibilities:
Caleb Salzer: Caleb will be responsible for conducting the surveys and interviews, analyzing the data, and writing the final report.
Damilola Popoola: Damilola will be responsible for conducting the direct observations, calculating the carbon footprint, and researching strategies for reducing the carbon footprint.
Timeline:
September 30, 2023: Initial meeting October 7, 2023: Complete data collection October 14, 2023: Complete data analysis and carbon footprint calculation October 21, 2023: Complete research on carbon reduction strategies October 28, 2023: Complete final report November 4, 2023: Present final report to class
Budget:
We estimate that this project will cost approximately $200. This will cover the cost of transportation to and from the family's home, the purchase of carbon footprint calculators, and the printing of the final report.
Expected Outcomes:
We expect to gain a deeper understanding of the concept of a carbon footprint and its impact on the environment. We also hope to provide the family with practical strategies for reducing their carbon footprint, which they can implement immediately. Finally, we hope that our project will inspire others to examine their own carbon footprints and take steps to reduce them.
Conclusion:
This project will provide valuable insights into the carbon footprint of a typical suburban family and offer practical strategies for reducing it. We look forward to the opportunity to contribute to the growing body of knowledge on this important topic. now write the reflection

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Group Category
Carbon Footprint Project
Group Name
CFP 115
Due on Dec 1, 2023 11:00 PM
Available on Nov 6, 2023 8:00 AM. Access restricted before availability starts.
Available until Dec 8, 2023 11:00 PM. Access restricted after availability ends.

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Note: The activities evaluation will be applied to all members of this group.
Rubric Name: Carbon Footprint Project: Results/Reflection (Part C)
Criteria	
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Results/Reflection
Group answers most of the questions provided in the assignment sheet

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Group provides a detailed and thoughtful reflection on the completion of the project, how it relates to economics, and how it will impact learning situations in the future

Group answers only one or two questions provided in the assignment sheet

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Group provides a vague reflection about their learning during this project

Results/Reflection was submitted in a format other than .docx

Score of Results/Reflection,/ 12
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Length
Summary meets the length requirement

Summary is too long or too short

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Grammar and Spelling
Summary is largely free of grammar/spelling errors

There are several (3-4) grammar/spelling errors

There are multiple (5 or more) grammar/spelling errors

Score of Grammar and Spelling,/ 2
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Guidelines
All formatting “general guidelines” are followed

There are one or two errors in “general guidelines”

There are three or more errors in “general guidelines”

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Score of Carbon Footprint Project: Results/Reflection (Part C),/ 16