Carbon's Journey
Grade 8th Grade · Science · 45 min
What's Included
Learning Objective
I can describe how carbon moves through the environment.
Warm-Up Video
NASA eClips - ARCHIVE · 5:44
Real World: The Carbon Cycle -- Essential for Life on Earth
Guided Notes
3 key concepts
- 1
Carbon is the fourth most abundant element in the universe and an essential building block of life.
- 2
The carbon cycle describes how carbon moves between different pools, such as the atmosphere, oceans, and land.
- 3
Humans impact the carbon cycle by burning fossil fuels, which moves slow carbon into the atmosphere, changing the distribution of carbon on Earth.
Practice Questions
10 questions · Multiple choice & Short answer
Exit Ticket
Quick comprehension check
“Describe two ways that carbon moves from one pool to another in the carbon cycle.”
Complete Lesson Package
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