make your own version do not repeat the steps
Step 1: Create a Graph
Go to En-ROADS. Choose an input category (such as coal, bioenergy, population, deforestation, etc.) and adjust it.
Carefully observe how that one change affects both graphs and the temperature increase of the earth. Keep in mind that with “business as usual,” the earth’s temperature is predicted to go up by 4.1° Celsius (7.3° Fahrenheit). So if you increase energy efficiency, the earth’s temperature increase will go down. This does not mean that the temperature is decreasing—it is just increasing by less.
Take a screenshot that includes the category you changed and the temperature change graph and number. Paste the screenshot into a word processing document.
For example, this screenshot shows how the temperature increase went down when we increased energy efficiency:
The En-Roads climate interactive showing energy efficiency increased and temperature increase decreased.
Step 2: Summarize Your Conclusions
Write a few sentences about your observations after your screenshot.
For our example we might say that when energy efficiency is highly increased, it has a positive overall effect on the earth’s temperature. It could decrease it by 0.4° Fahrenheit. It also reduces how much coal, oil, and gas is used.
Step 3: Add Text to Prevention Section
Go to Adobe Express and log in to your account. If you are already logged in, click on the Get Adobe Express Free button in the middle of the page, and you’ll be taken to your homepage. Open your Global Warming poster that you started in the lessons by clicking on Your stuff in the left side menu.
Add your observations from Step 2 to the Prevention section that you set up earlier.
Our example could look something like this:
The prevention section of the poster with an image of a windfarm and the sentence about energy efficiency underneath.
Step 4: Add Text to Causes and Effects Sections
Finish the Causes and Effects sections in your poster. Look up information from reputable sources, and try to use a variety of sources such as online articles/websites, printed books, magazines, journals, etc. Include at least one picture per section.
To submit your poster, you’ll need to get the link. Share this poster following the instructions in the unit. Upload the link to this unit’s dropbox.
Step 1: Create a Data Visualization
Go to a data visualization tool like Tableau or Google Data Studio. Choose a dataset related to carbon emissions or renewable energy usage.
Create a bar graph or line graph to show the trends in carbon emissions over time or the increase in renewable energy usage. Customize the colors and labels to make the graph visually appealing.
Take a screenshot of your data visualization and save it to your computer.
Step 2: Analyze the Data
Write a brief analysis of the trends you observed in the data visualization. Point out any significant increases or decreases in carbon emissions or renewable energy usage. Discuss how these trends could impact the environment and climate change.
For example, you could say that the data shows a steady increase in renewable energy usage over the past decade, which could lead to a decrease in carbon emissions and ultimately help mitigate climate change.
Step 3: Create an Infographic
Open a design tool like Canva or Piktochart. Use the data visualization screenshot as the main graphic for your infographic.
Add key points from your data analysis in text boxes around the graph. Include statistics, quotes, or other relevant information to support your analysis.
Save your infographic as a JPEG or PNG file.
Step 4: Share Your Infographic
Share your infographic on social media platforms like Twitter, LinkedIn, or Instagram. Write a caption that summarizes the key findings from your analysis and encourages others to take action to address climate change.
Encourage your followers to share the infographic to raise awareness about the importance of reducing carbon emissions and increasing renewable energy usage.
Step 5: Reflect on the Impact
Reflect on the process of creating and sharing your infographic. Consider how visualizing data can help communicate complex information and inspire action on important issues like climate change.
Think about how you can continue to use data visualization and storytelling to advocate for environmental sustainability in your community and beyond.