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Topic 1.4 - College Board Topic Summary Information
Topic 1.4 - College Board Topic Summary Information
Topic 1.4 - PowerPoint and Textbook Resources
Topic 1.4 - PowerPoint and Textbook Resources
Topic 1.4 - College Board Videos to Watch
Topic 1.4 - College Board Videos to Watch
Go to: https://apclassroom.collegeboard.org/d/jk3teapu56?sui=14,1 to watch Topic 1.4 Daily Video 1 which covers the movement of carbon through ecosystems between sources and sinks, and carbon cycling through the processes of photosynthesis and respiration.
Go to: https://apclassroom.collegeboard.org/d/5c10d95mgl?sui=14,1 to watch Topic 1.4 Daily Video 2 which covers carbon cycling and sequestration period, as well as the role of decomposition and the burning of fossil fuels on storage and release of carbon.
Take notes on each video that summarize important key points. Focus your notes not just on content, but also how you are going to demonstrate you mastery of the content using science practices. Be sure to answer and questions that are asked when you pause the video. Check your answers!
Topic 1.4 - Other Videos to Watch to Increase Content Mastery
Topic 1.4 - Other Videos to Watch to Increase Content Mastery
APES Video Notes 1.4 - Carbon Cycle
APES Video Notes 1.4 - Carbon Cycle
This video on the Carbon Cycle by Mr. Smeades is a great overview of the Carbon Cycle
APES Topic 1.4 - The Carbon Cycle
APES Topic 1.4 - The Carbon Cycle
This video on the Carbon Cycle by Mr. Villarreal is a great overview of the Carbon Cycle
The Carbon Cycle:
The Carbon Cycle:
After watching this video can you answer the following questions?
1. Why is carbon considered to be the most important element for life? Explain.
2. What are the five main "drivers" of the carbon cycle? Can you describe what is involved in EACH and its significance for life and our planet?
3. Why are so many environmental problems the result of combustion? What does it lead to?
4. What is modern carbon? Explain.
The Carbon Cycle:
The Carbon Cycle:
After watching this video can you answer the following questions?
1. What are sustainable technologies? How do we get them? Explain.
2. How will creativity and human innovation help us to get the carbon cycle back in balance again to slow down climate change? Describe.
The Carbon Cycle:
The Carbon Cycle:
After watching this video can you answer the following questions?
1. What do all living things contain a relatively large amount of carbon?
2. Give an abbreviated discussion of the various processes involved in the carbon cycle. Can you explain each part?
The Carbon Crisis in 90 Seconds
The Carbon Crisis in 90 Seconds
After watching this video can you answer the following questions?
1. What's the difference between young "fast" carbon and "old" slow carbon?
2. So what is happening with "old" slow carbon and our human use of it? What issues are arising?
What's the Deal with Carbon
What's the Deal with Carbon
After watching this video can you answer the following questions?
1. What is carbon and what does it have to do with climate change?
2. What is the difference between fast carbon and slow carbon when it comes to climate change?
3. What are some ways that we have altered the carbon cycle?
4. What are some things we can each do to reduce how much carbon is being released into the atmosphere?
Check Your Understanding:
Check Your Understanding:
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