This section shows how ecological and carbon footprints relate to the curricula of geography, science and citizenship.

As has been pointed out many times before the teaching of ESD fits most comfortably with Geography and Citizenship. Geography has had a substantial emphasis on development education for many years and ESD clearly prepares students to become more active citizens.

The resource shows how best to use the ecological and carbon footprint calculators based on exam specifications and QCA/DfES schemes of work.