Forests Absorb Twice as Much Carbon as They Emit Each Year

Positives

• This article provides a concise explanation of forests acting as carbon sources and sinks and how this is linked to climate change.
• The maps and graphics are great visuals to help students understand the information.

Additional Prerequisites

• Students should be familiar with decoding maps that use color legends to convey data.

Differentiation

• Students can continue their research with some of the linked resources and share their findings with the class.
• Teachers may want to discuss how to interpret the infographic data included in the article with the class to ensure they understand what the visuals are conveying.
• This resource could be used in science classes when learning about deforestation, the carbon cycle, climate change, and climate change solutions.