The Carbon Cycle: Activity 3
Description

This activity (as part of the Climate Change, Wildlife and Wildlands Toolkit) is designed to give students a basic chemical understanding of the carbon cycle and thereby giving them an understanding of why healthy plants are essential to a healthy habitat. While other greenhouse gases (besides carbon dioxide) are also important, carbon is the example covered here. It is also important for the students to understand that there are other greenhouse gases.
Time Required: 45 minutes
Language: English
Learning Objectives
• The students will be able to explain that fossil fuels release carbon.
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Source:US Global Change Research Program
Resource Type:Lesson Plan
Subject(s):Science,
Topic:Air, Atmosphere and Climate, Energy Use and Conservation, Science and Technology,
Level:Intermediate / Middle
Grade: 4 5 6 7 8 9
Administration:Edit Resource
Source:US Global Change Research Program
Resource Type:Lesson Plan
Subject(s):Science,
Topic:Air, Atmosphere and Climate, Energy Use and Conservation, Science and Technology,
Level:Intermediate / Middle
Grade: 4 5 6 7 8 9