Seventh-grade science students are tackling one of humanity’s greatest challenges today: climate change. Through a simulation developed by U.S. scientists and under the guidance of teacher Carolina Martínez, students are exploring how excess carbon dioxide emissions—using an emission rate of 10.5 gigatons of CO₂ per year as a starting point—could lead to an abnormal increase in global temperatures in the coming years.
Thanks to the simulation tool, which uses data from 1960 and projects possible future scenarios, students have learned that if current emissions do not decrease, global temperatures could exceed sustainable levels by 2100, endangering life on the planet. In response to this scenario, their mission is to find a realistic balance: reducing carbon emissions enough to ensure a sustainable future while recognizing that carbon dioxide also plays a crucial role in maintaining Earth’s natural equilibrium.
This project integrates the concepts of Growth Mindset and Deeper Learning, transforming students into young scientists who analyze, experiment, and reflect on practical solutions. Additionally, they have investigated their own carbon footprint and that of their families, discovering everyday actions—however small—that can help reduce emissions and contribute to achieving that balance.
Recommendations to Reduce Our Carbon Footprint at Home:
| Optimize energy consumption at home |
| Reduce, reuse, and recycle |
| Reduce food waste |