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In this game, learners walk through an imaginary Carbon Cycle and explore the ways in which carbon is stored in reservoirs and the processes that transport the carbon atom from one location to another. This resource includes background information about carbon, the carbon cycle, and climate change.
- 10 to 30 minutes
- 45 to 60 minutes
- free per group of students
- Ages 11 - 18
- Activity, Game, Lesson/Lesson Plan, Simulation
- English
Quick Guide
Materials List (per group of students)
- Two dice
- Scissors
- Colored pencils
- Plain paper
- Carbon Process Cards (page 5 of PDF)
- Carbon Reservoir Cards (page 7 of PDF)
Subjects
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Earth and Space Science
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Earth Processes
- Volcanoes and Plate Tectonics
- Geochemical Cycles
- Weather and Climate
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Earth Structure
- Rocks and Minerals
- Oceans and Water
- Atmosphere
- Biosphere
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Earth's History
- Geologic Time
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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
- Ecosystems
- Energy Flow and Chemical Cycles
- Human Impact
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Human Body
- Respiration
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Engineering and Technology
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Technology
- Transportation
- Manufacturing
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Technology
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Physical Sciences
- Heat and Thermodynamics
- Energy
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Chemistry
- Chemical Reactions
- Oxidation-Reduction Reactions
- Solutions
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States of Matter
- Changes of Phase
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Structure and Properties of Matter
- Elements and Periodic Table
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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
- Games
- Nature and Environment
Audience
To use this activity, learners need to:
- see
- see color
- read
- be mobile
- touch
Learning styles supported:
- Involves teamwork and communication skills
- Involves hands-on or lab activities
Other
Components that are part of this resource:
This resource is part of:
Access Rights:
- Free access
By:
- Meier, Beverly L.
Rights:
- All rights reserved, NOAA,