Vocab
What is Ecology?
Ecology is the study of how living organisms—including plants, animals, and microorganisms—interact with each other and with their physical environment.
What is one of the worst stores to buy from and have a low rating (we avoid)?
Shein, Temu, Romwe
What are some ways we can take care of earth?
Recycling, using sustainable products, saving water, throwing trash away, carpooling/driving less, shopping locally, using AI less, planting more trees!
What was our class average ecological footprint?
4.6 Earths
How old is Miss Tiffin?
23
What does ecological footprint mean?
It is a way of measuring how much nature and how many resources your lifestyle needs. It is your individual impact on the planet.
From our photo lineup, how many steps are in the life cycle of a cotton shirt?
14
What are some ways we can better shop for clothes?
Thrift and buy second hand clothes, buy clothes that are made from recycled materials or organic fabrics, shop from ethical (good rated) brands, and shop locally.
What was our Earth overshoot day in 2026?
July 30th, 2026
When is Miss Tiffin's birthday?
June 25th
What is overshoot day?
It is the exact day of the year when humans use up all the natural resources—like clean water, fresh food, and trees—that the Earth can completely remake in that whole year.
From the video, how many people work in harsh conditions, such as sweatshops, to make clothes?
Over 4 million
How can you reduce your ecological footprint?
You can change your diet, change how you travel, conserve home energy, minimize waste, and choose eco-friendly goods.
How many degrees has our planet warmed up by since 1900?
roughly 2°F
What holiday are we celebrating on Monday?
Labor day
What is carbon footprint?
The total amount of greenhouse gases, like carbon dioxide and methane, released into the atmosphere by a person, group, or product.
From the video, how many t-shirts do we sell and buy annually across the globe?
2 billion
How can we spread awareness about human impact on Earth?
Learn about the issues, start conversations and simply talk about climate change with friends and family, engage in your local community, and volunteer!
Which countries have the highest Ecological footprint? (top 5)
China, United States, India, Russia, Japan
Which country won the fifa world cup this summer?
Spain
What are green house gases?
Gases in the air—like carbon dioxide—that trap heat from the sun like a giant glass greenhouse.
From the video, clothing productions accounts for ____% of global carbon emissions. (fill in the blank)
10%
Has this class inspired you to better take care of the planet?
I sure hope so!
Which countries have the lowest ecological footprint?
Lowest is: Equatorial Guinea. Others include French Polynesia, Cape Verde, Bahamas, Fiji
How many feet are in a mile?
5280 feet