Carbon Cycle Play

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In this project based lesson which is ideal for grades 10-12, students will collaborate to develop an understanding of the role of carbon within one of four spheres (hydrosphere, atmosphere, geosphere, and biosphere), the cycle of carbon in/out of the sphere and the human impact on the this cycle (either beneficial or negative).

All students will then create a cyclical play or skit to act out this cycle and its interactions.

After completing this lesson, students will understand:

• How carbon is present in different spheres and it’s role in each

Resources included:

• Lesson plan
• Rubric

Additional resources required:

• Computers, tablets or devices for internet research
  Prop making supplies: paper, markers, tape, string, scissors
• Prop making supplies: paper, markers, tape, string, scissors