This project proposed to study the social impact that environmental calculators can make if used as educational tools to promote pro environmental behavior. A 12th grade environmental science class used two computer calculators to measure initial resource consumption in their homes with follow-up readings. Students tracked their modified actions in journals, such as saving energy, water, or recycling. Statistical analyses of surveys, calculator readings and journals determined that the calculators were effective tools in raising environmental awareness and fostering sustainable behavior.

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Creator

• Canty, Sue Ann T.

Publisher

• Worcester Polytechnic Institute

Identifier

• 05D515M

Advisor

• Doyle, James Kevin

Year

• 2005

Date created

• 2005-01-01

Resource type

• Major Qualifying Project

Major

• Humanities & Arts

Rights statement

• In Copyright

License

• All rights reserved

Last modified

• 2021-10-11