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The Geologic Carbon Cycle Instructional VideoThe Geologic Carbon Cycle Instructional Video
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Howard Hughes Medical Institute
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9th - 12th
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Science
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Instructional Videos
Media Length
6:19
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Duration
10 mins
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The Geologic Carbon Cycle

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What happens to the CO2 emitted into the air by volcanoes? Scientists discovered it is removed through a series of chemical reactions, as discussed here. Through an animated diagram and chemical reaction equations, viewers learn about the process of the geologic carbon cycle.

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CCSS: Adaptable

Concepts

the carbon cycle, geology, weathering

Additional Tags

science

Instructional Ideas

  • Encourage adding the diagram of the carbon cycle to science journals

Classroom Considerations

  • Teachers may stream the video online or download it in either high definition or low definition in MOV or WMV formats
  • Relies on prior knowledge of the water cycle, the rock cycle, and volcanic activity

Pros

  • Provides a PDF transcript of the video
  • Designed for AP and IB courses

Cons

  • None

Common Core

SL.9-10.2 SL.11-12.2 RST.9-10.4 RST.11-12.4

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