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A role-play activity that uses Ping-Pong balls to represent carbon atoms demonstrates for young scientists the complex relationships involved in the carbon cycle.
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Adaptable
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Instructional Ideas
- Laminate the role-play cards to permit reuse
Classroom Considerations
- The directions are complex; therefore demonstrate with one ping pong ball to model the process
Pros
- Includes background information for teachers, a vocabulary list, detailed directions for the activity, templates for the role cards, extensions, and a resource list
Cons
- The directions are complex; therefore demonstrate with one Ping-Pong ball to model the process