Carbon Travels - Then and Now

Provided by: Bay Area E-STEM Institute |Published on: November 15, 2023

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Synopsis

In this lesson, students play the role of a carbon atom traveling through the carbon cycle before the Industrial Revolution and after.
Students create carbon cycle diagrams for pre and post-Industrial Revolution and answer questions to reflect on how humans are impacting Earth's systems.

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Subjects: Social Studies, Earth and Space Sciences, English Language Arts

Authors: Bay Area E-STEM Institute

Region: Global

Languages: English

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Positives

This gamified lesson engages students through movement.
Students are able to construct their own understanding of the carbon cycle by actually participating in it.

Additional Prerequisites

Teachers will need to print station sheets and set them up around the room before class.
Each student (or pair of students if necessary) will need dice for this activity.
The lesson requires 45-90 minutes to complete and is best suited for two class periods.
Students should already be familiar with energy sources and uses.
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The lesson includes multiple differentiation options, additional resources, and enrichment activities so teachers can tailor it to their classroom and students.
Interdisciplinary connections can be made between science, social studies, and English Language Arts.

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