With the use of PowerPoint and more detailed diagrams of Carbon pool Skills objectives the carbon cycle, the processes and complexities can be Carbon fixation Analysis of explained. Student diagrams or a carbon cycle handout can proportional flow be further annotated. Carbon sequestration diagrams. Small-group then class discussion regarding flows and fluxes within the carbon cycle. Compare and contrast Use of carbon sink annual fluxes and stores, rates of flux and varying distribution maps. timescale using images on PowerPoint. (See Resources below for data suggestions). Plenary Students complete a gapped handout of the carbon diagram as a summary/recall of important vocabulary. Provide differentiated diagrams which can be displayed or given to students. Task 6.1 Independent learning opportunity Resources University of New Hampshire introduction to carbon – cycle and key terminology read for homework – Penn State University and NASA resources some useful – – sections and video clips in module 5: The Global Carbon Cycle useful RGS in the News’ resource for topics – ‘Geography 5 and 6. Written for the 2016 Specification. Earth Labs: Climate and the Carbon Cycle unit overview. – Useful general resource for educators, funded by NOAA for US teachers and students Lesson 2 Key idea 6.1b Most of the earth’s Global Starter carbon is geological, distribution maps (1 hour) 6.1 Most global resulting from the carbon is locked in formation of sedimentary
Skills objectives Analysis of proportional flow diagrams. Use of carbon sink distribution maps. Carbon pool Carbon fixation Carbon sequestration With the use of PowerPoint and more detailed diagrams of the carbon cycle, the processes and complexities can be explained. Student diagrams or a carbon cycle handout can be further annotated. Small-group then class discussion regarding flows and fluxes within the carbon cycle. Compare and contrast annual fluxes and stores, rates of flux and varying timescale using images on PowerPoint. (See Resources below for data suggestions). Plenary Students complete a gapped handout of the carbon diagram as a summary/recall of important vocabulary. Provide differentiated diagrams which can be displayed or given to students. Task 6.1 Independent learning opportunity Resources – University of New Hampshire introduction to carbon cycle and key terminology – read for homework – Penn State University and NASA resources – some useful sections and video clips in module 5: The Global Carbon Cycle – useful RGS ‘Geography in the News’ resource for topics 5 and 6. Written for the 2016 Specification. – Earth Labs: Climate and the Carbon Cycle unit overview. Useful general resource for educators, funded by NOAA for US teachers and students Lesson 2 (1 hour) Key idea 6.1 Most global carbon is locked in 6.1b Most of the earth’s carbon is geological, resulting from the formation of sedimentary Global distribution maps Starter
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