Fourth level 4-05b
Through exploring the carbon cycle, I can describe the processes involved in maintaining the balance of gases in the air, considering causes and implications of changes in the balance. SCN 4-05b
Learning intentions and success criteria
Learning intentions: • Explain the basics of the carbon cycle. • Explain key terms in relation to the carbon cycle including photosynthesis, respiration, emissions, decomposition, diffusion and fossil fuel.
• Give three examples of human activities that release carbon dioxide. • Make informed suggestions of how greenhouse gas production can be reduced.
Success criteria: • I can explain the basics of the carbon cycle. • I can explain key terms: - Photosynthesis - Respiration - Emissions - Decomposition - -
Diffusion Fossil fuel
• I can give three examples of human activities that release carbon dioxide. • I can make informed suggestions as to how we can reduce greenhouse gases.
Lesson plan Countryside ranger led activities
1. Introduce the carbon cycle using pictures and check previous learning through questioning. Introduce key terms and check the group’s understanding. Time: 15mins.
2. Do the carbon cycle quiz. This involves the students becoming carbon atoms and travelling through the cycle by going around the country park orienteering course and answering questions along the way. Time: 45mins.
3. Discuss greenhouse gases and how carbon dioxide contributes to the greenhouse effect. What human activities release carbon dioxide? How can we reduce greenhouse gases? Time: 15mins.
Suggested follow-up activities
1. Invent your own technology for transport that produces little or no greenhouse gases. Think about the implications of where your technology will be made and how parts for it will be transported for assembly. Do you think it is possible to create a technology that produces no greenhouse gases at any stage?
2. Think of ways that your school could reduce the amount of greenhouse gases it produces. Are there things you can implement? Make a five minute film to be played at the next school assembly.
3. Make a poster of greenhouse gases and their causes for display in your school.
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