Have you ever wanted to be an atom of carbon? The instructional activity allows each student to be an atom of carbon in the carbon cycle. First, they follow through the cycle as it existed before human interference. Then, they try the same activity, but the results have changed due to humans.

Concepts

the carbon cycle, the biosphere, global warming, climate change

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Additional Tags

science

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Instructional Ideas

• Have learners illustrate their personal carbon cycles

Classroom Considerations

• Spread out the seven areas as much as possible to reduce crowding
• If you have a large class, consider having multiple dice or sheets at each station to prevent congestion

Pros

• Engaging lesson involves movement rather than sitting in a lecture or reading from a book
• Resource provides an alternative to dice for classrooms that do not have enough for all learners
• A great activity for teaching the carbon cycle

Cons

• None

Common Core

RST.9-10.3 RST.11-12.3