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The Carbon Cycle PPTThe Carbon Cycle PPT
Publisher
Wylie Independent School District
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Grade
7th - 12th
Subjects
Science
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Resource Type
Presentations
Audience
For Teacher Use
Duration
30 mins
Number of Slides
18
Instructional Strategy
Direct Instruction
Technology
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PPT

The Carbon Cycle

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Carbon is the fourth most abundant element in the universe (in terms of mass), behind hydrogen, helium, and oxygen. Scholars learn about the carbon cycle, from ways carbon is removed from the atmosphere to how it is added in an 18-slide presentation. Slides also include a discussion about balanced and unbalanced carbon cycles, carbon footprints, and how all of this plays a role in global warming.

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CCSS: Adaptable

Concepts

the carbon cycle, respiration, photosynthesis, carbon footprints

Additional Tags

science

Instructional Ideas

  • Every five slides, insert a question to ask pairs to assess understanding
  • Teacher may want to expand knowledge in the presentation to include carbon sinks and to further discuss global warming

Classroom Considerations

  • Depending upon questions added to the presentation and length of discussion, presentation could take 15 - 45 minutes
  • Teacher needs a computer, PowerPoint, and a way to project the presentation
  • Carbon cycle is usually more appropriate to cover at the high school level

Pros

  • Three questions included on last slide
  • Good visuals included throughout the presentation

Cons

  • Slide 15 is blank

Common Core

RST.9-10.2

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