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Carbon Sinks and Sources Lesson PlanCarbon Sinks and Sources Lesson Plan
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6th - 12th
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Carbon Sinks and Sources

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Earth or environmental science pupils are assigned to be carbon sources or sinks. They ask yes-or-no questions to try to figure out which one they are. Then they discuss ways people can have positive effects on the changing climate by controlling or limiting carbon emissions.

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climate change, the carbon cycle

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carbon cycle, carbon sink, carbon source, climate change, science

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  • Provides neat "Who Am I?" and partner cards so that you do not have to make them
  • Assessment and extension ideas are added to this well-written outline

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