How Can We Store Carbon Dioxide from the Atmosphere in Minerals?

Positives

• This is a student-friendly version of a peer-reviewed paper published in the journal ACS Sustainable Chemistry & Engineering in 2021.
• Glossary terms are written in orange, important information is highlighted in yellow, and pictures and diagrams are included throughout to support student understanding.

Additional Prerequisites

• The original academic paper that this adaptation is based on can be accessed here.
• Though the paper does include a basic overview of climate change, it would be helpful for students to have a working understanding of the causes and solutions of climate change.
• Teachers must create a free account to download the answer key.
• For additional background on carbon capture, sequestration, and reuse, students can watch the embedded video by Columbia Climate School.

Differentiation

• In Earth science classes, students can compare this solution to other possible climate change solutions and identify trade-offs.
• Chemistry classes can explore the many chemical processes discussed throughout the research, including mineral formation, ion formation, and electrolysis. 
• Chemistry classes can also use this research to discuss how pH can affect the rate of reactions.
• Students with a lower reading level may benefit from following along with the read-aloud video of the report.
• Students can watch the linked video interview with Dr. Erika La Plante to hear more about her research.