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Using the Carbon Cycle Interactive Game in the Classroom Lesson PlanUsing the Carbon Cycle Interactive Game in the Classroom Lesson Plan
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Using the Carbon Cycle Interactive Game in the Classroom

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An online reading and interactive game bring the path of a carbon molecule to life for your earth science explorers! As an assessment, learners can map out or write about their experience in the carbon cycle. Thoroughly written background information and links to related lessons and other resources are provided to help you easily develop a mini unit on the atmosphere and climate change.

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global warming, climate change, biogeochemical cycles, carbon, carbon dioxide, fossil fuels, the atmosphere, the carbon cycle

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atmosphere, biogeochemical cycle, carbon, carbon cycle, carbon dioxide, climate change, fossil fuel, global warming, science
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Grade
4th - 9th
Subjects
Science
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Resource Type
Lesson Plans
Audience
For Teacher Use
Duration
2 hrs
Instructional Strategy
Inquiry-Based Learning
Technology
Ed Software
Internet Access
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Creative Commons
BY-NC-SA: 3.0
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