• This informative TED-Ed video details many of the ways that carbon dioxide gets into and out of Earth's atmosphere in the carbon cycle. 
• It features a quick examination of how the simultaneous practices of  burning fossil fuels and deforestation can push ecosystems out of balance. 
• The visuals and creative animations make this content accessible to a wide range of learners.
  

Positives

• The straightforward delivery of information in this video can help students make quick sense of frequently misunderstood concepts embedded in the carbon cycle. 
• The part that addresses innovation in order to address climate change can serve as a launching point for a variety of design activities for students.

Additional Prerequisites

• If interested in providing deeper context beforehand, students could be familiarized with concepts related to the industrial revolution, ecosystems, sustainable technology, and closed versus open cycles on Earth. 

Differentiation

• Invite students to take a closer look at some reasons for deforestation along with strategies that can be employed to slow it down. For a deeper look at one impacted region, check out this lesson. 
• Allow students to view relevant emissions data while pinpointing geography with this interactive resource.
• Have your class discuss approaches to retraining workforces while solving energy needs to slow the burning of fossil fuels. 
• This video mentions pushing the boundaries of innovation to solve pressing problems. Challenge students to get creative and dream up a possible solution to slow or reverse climate change. Give them the opportunity to then design their solution on paper, in slides, or in a physical form before inviting them to share. 
• For a list of impactful climate solutions, check out this table of solutions or take a look at these other resources about solutions that address more than just climate change.

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