Work during class on Wednesday, 10/9

I. Professor Email

1. Make a draft of your email to your first choice professor and raise your hand to show Ruth. Here is a sample:

Dear Professor (last name),

I am/My name is (your full name), and I am an international student at Penn State.  I was wondering if it would be possible to observe your (name of class) at (time) on (date) for a class project.

Thank you for your time and consideration.

Regards/Best,

(your full name)

1. After Ruth gives you feedback, send your email.  

II. Carbon Footprint Calculator

1. Go to http://footprint.wwf.org.uk/ . This is for the UK, so some things are in different units than we use in the US, but you can answer your general guesses anyway.
2. Answer the questions about your habits in the US.
3. Click next when you finish with each question.
4. Copy your results (how many earths you would need if everyone lived like you) and paste them on your blog, like this:

We would need 2.82 planets if everyone lived your lifestyle