Carbon Cycle and Climate
Videos
Grades6, 7, 8Chemistry, Earth and Space Sciences
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Provided by CK-12
What it is
- In this interactive textbook lesson, students will read information, interpret data, and view videos to learn about carbon and the carbon cycle.
- The resource includes reflection questions and an interactive quiz.
Teaching tips
Positives
- The resource explains the process of the carbon cycle clearly.
- The quiz at the end of the chapter allows students and teachers to gain immediate feedback.
- Teachers can edit the chapter and add additional resources before assigning them to the class.
- When signed in, students can access a toolbar that allows them to highlight, take notes, view summaries, and use additional resources.
Additional Prerequisites
- Students should have a basic understanding of greenhouse gases and their impact on the planet.
- Teachers and students must sign in to use some of the interactive features.
Differentiation
- Chemistry or biology classes could examine the chemical reactions outlined in this lesson and discuss the vital role carbon plays in essential processes such as photosynthesis and respiration.
- Earth science classes could discuss how carbon emissions from human activity disrupt the carbon cycle.
From the scientist review
This resource is suitable and valid for students to learn the process of the carbon cycle and its interaction at short-term and long-term cycles. This is recommended for teaching.
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