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In this activity (on page 7), learners explore the meaning of a "carbon sink." Using simple props, learners and/or an educator demonstrate how plants act as carbon sinks and how greenhouse gases cause global warming. This activity is the second in a series of three activities that introduce learners to the carbon cycle (see related sources), although it is not mandatory that all three activities are completed as a set.
- 10 to 30 minutes
- 45 to 60 minutes
- free per group of students
- Ages 8 - 14
- Activity, Demonstration, Lesson/Lesson Plan, Simulation
- English
Quick Guide
Materials List (per group of students)
- Atom signs created in Activity #1 (page 2)
- Several different colors of chalk or ribbon
- Blanket
Subjects
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Earth and Space Science
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Earth Processes
- Geochemical Cycles
- Weather and Climate
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Earth Structure
- Atmosphere
- Earth's History
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Earth Processes
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Life Sciences
- Cells
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Diversity of Life
- Plants
- Animals
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Ecology
- Energy Flow and Chemical Cycles
- Human Impact
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Physical Sciences
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Heat and Thermodynamics
- Heat and Temperature
- Thermodynamics and Entropy
- Energy
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Chemistry
- Chemical Bonding
- Chemical Reactions
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States of Matter
- Gases
- Changes of Phase
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Structure and Properties of Matter
- Elements and Periodic Table
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Heat and Thermodynamics
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The Nature of Science
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Science and Society
- Risks and Benefits
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Science and Society
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The Nature of Technology
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Technology and Society
- Impacts of Technology
- Technology and the Environment
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Technology and Society
Informal Categories
- Animals
- Gardening
- Nature and Environment
Audience
To use this activity, learners need to:
- see
- read
Learning styles supported:
- Involves hands-on or lab activities
Other
Components that are part of this resource:
Includes alignment to state and/or national standards:
This resource is part of:
Access Rights:
- Free access
By:
- US Bureau of Land Management; US Environmental Protection Agency; US Fish and Wildlife Service; US Forest Service; National Aeronautics and Space Administration; National Atmospheric and Oceanic Administration; US National Park Service
Rights:
- All rights reserved, United States Global Change Research Program, 2009