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Inception of the Project

Reducing carbon footprints mitigates climate change. An AI-based app to track personal or community carbon emissions can promote action, aligning with SDG 13’s goal.

Log File (Step-by-Step Project Guide)

  • Research carbon tracking : Contact a local environmental group (with a teacher’s help) to learn about emission data. List 10–15 app features (e.g., transport emissions).
  • Set up Python : Install Python and VS Code (free). Follow a Streamlit tutorial .
  • Design the app : Plan an app for carbon tracking (e.g., “Dallas Carbon Counter”). Sketch the interface with input forms and charts.
  • Code the app : Use Streamlit for the interface and pandas for data analysis. Test with sample emission data.
  • Test with users : Share with classmates or a community group. Ask if it’s userfriendly and impactful. Fix issues like unclear metrics.
  • Share with the community : Distribute to a nonprofit via Google Drive . Include a user guide.

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Climate impacts health. A campaign to promote climate-related health practices (e.g., heatwave preparedness) can support SDG 13’s goal.

Log File (Step-by-Step Project Guide)

  • Research climate health : Read about climate impacts on WHO.int . Ask a local clinic (with adult help) about community needs.
  • Plan the campaign : Plan 3–5 workshops or flyers on climate health (e.g., air quality awareness). Outline content on paper.
  • Create materials : Use Canva to design flyers or presentations. Ask a teacher for feedback.
  • Add translations : Include a flyer in Spanish using Google Translate . Ask a native speaker to check accuracy.
  • Share the campaign : Distribute flyers at a community center or host workshops with school permission.
  • Get feedback : Use a Google Form to ask participants if the campaign was helpful. Use feedback to improve.

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Green energy reduces emissions. A business plan for a renewable energy startup can promote climate action, aligning with SDG 13’s goal.

Log File (Step-by-Step Project Guide)

  • Research green energy : Learn about renewables on UN.org . Talk to a local entrepreneur (with adult supervision) about needs.
  • Plan the business : Create a plan for a green energy startup (e.g., solar installation) with 3–5 goals. Outline the plan on paper.
  • Create materials : Use Canva to design a business plan or pitch deck, including budget and impact. Keep it professional.
  • Find mentors : Ask local business leaders (with adult help) to review the plan. Get school permission to present it.
  • Test the plan : Share with a school club or nonprofit. Ask if it’s feasible and impactful. Adjust based on feedback.
  • Share with the community : to a local organization via Google Drive .

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Predicting climate impacts aids action. An AI-based climate impact predictor can forecast local effects (e.g., heatwaves), aligning with SDG 13’s goal.

Log File (Step-by-Step Project Guide)

  • Research climate impacts : Learn about local climate risks on Climate.gov . Contact an environmental group (with adult help) about data needs.
  • Plan the model : Design an AI model to predict climate impacts. Sketch the setup, including weather data inputs and outputs.
  • Develop the model : Use Python with TensorFlow for machine learning. Test with sample climate data.
  • Test the model : Validate with datasets (e.g., temperature trends). Ask a teacher if the model is accurate.
  • Improve the design : Adjust based on feedback, optimizing predictions or visuals. Ensure it’s useful for communities.
  • Share with the community : Share the model with a nonprofit via Google Drive .

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Raising awareness drives climate action. A blog series on climate solutions can engage communities, aligning with SDG 13’s goal.

Log File (Step-by-Step Project Guide)

  • Research climate solutions : Read about climate action on UN.org . Interview a local nonprofit leader (with adult supervision) about community needs.
  • Plan the blogs : Plan a series of 3–5 blog posts on climate topics, like renewable energy. Outline each post’s argument on paper.
  • Write the blogs : Use Google Docs to write the posts, ensuring clarity and impact. Ask a teacher for feedback.
  • Add translations : Translate one post into Spanish using Google Translate . Ask a native speaker to check accuracy.
  • Share the blogs : Publish on a school website or community platform. Get permission from a school or nonprofit.
  • Get feedback : Ask readers to fill out a Google Form about the blogs’ impact. Use feedback to revise.

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