If you want students to earn points on the APES exam, they must be able to calculate emissions, compare per-capita impacts, and evaluate climate policy trade-offs using real data. This Energy Consumption & Carbon Footprint activity is a rigorous, AP-style quantitative lab that walks students through exactly those skills—using current emission factors and country datasets, plus a full AP FRQ on climate policy & global equity. ✅ APES Units 6 & 9 (Energy Resources + Global Change/Climate)