On this page you will learn how carbon molecules bond as they move through the main pools of the carbon cycle. From this information you will be able to create your own carbon cycle model, and complete an investigation involving CO2.
In this adventure you will travel the biosphere with a team of friendly carbon molecules; Dave, Coalleen, Oiliver, Methaniel and Icille. The team will show you how carbon moves in "pools" on Earth - the carbon cycle.
Step 1: Make a Copy of "Where is Carbon on Earth?" below.
Step 2: Follow the instructions on the worksheet, highlight any substances you are not sure about!
Step 3: Go chat with your science teacher about your answers!
Step 4: Submit in Slate.
Step 1: Watch the short videos and read the short article below.
Step 2: Make a copy of the "Carbon on the Move" worksheet
Step 3: Submit the completed worksheet in Slate.
Step 1: Read - Human beings have a composition that is based on the elements that are available in the Earth system, which is part of the solar system, which is part of the Milky Way galaxy, which is part of the universe. But how does the proportion of atomic stuff that makes up a person compare to the proportion we see in the larger galaxy? That is what you are about to find out.
Step 2: Check out the presentation on YouTube, "Stellar Nucleosynthesis of Carbon by Thermonuclear Fusion" (Sounds scary, but fear not)
Step 3: Make a copy of "Carbon Nucleosynthesis Reflection," answer questions
Step 4: Complete questions for student in the center of the page
Step 5: Submit your completed task to Slate.
Step 2: Make a Copy of the Exploration and Systems Diagram Worksheet.
Step 5: Complete "Part 1" of the Exploration and Systems Diagram Worksheet.
Step 6: Submit to Slate