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The Carbon Cycle Lesson PlanThe Carbon Cycle Lesson Plan
Publisher
Rainforest Alliance
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6th - 8th
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Science
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3 days
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The Carbon Cycle

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Scholars learn about the carbon cycle, play a carbon cycle game, and then write a story based on their role as a carbon atom during the game. After the writings, pupils analyze the carbon cycle by leading a class discussion on the material.

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CCSS: Adaptable

Concepts

the carbon cycle, trees, respiration, photosynthesis

Additional Tags

science

Instructional Ideas

  • Have learners gather three or four different items made of carbon to use in the activity

Classroom Considerations

  • Set a time limit for stations

Pros

  • Lesson contains background information on the carbon cycle as well as step-by-step instructions for the teacher
  • Includes an enrichment activity at the end

Cons

  • None

Common Core

RST.6-8.3

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