Project Hero Soil Quest - Uncover: Soil & Atmosphere
Provided by: Soil Quest|Published on: July 7, 2022
Grades: 6, 7, 8
Type: Videos
Subjects: Chemistry, Biology, English Language Arts
Authors: Project Hero
Region: Global
Languages: English
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Synopsis
- This resource explains carbon sequestration and carbon release using two videos, an excellent diagram, a writing activity, and outdoor observation.
Teaching Materials
Positives
- This resource is a great introduction to the carbon cycle, focusing on the soil and atmosphere.
- The visual depiction of the carbon cycle is easy to understand and the video from The National Ocean Service is engaging.
Additional Prerequisites
- Students should have prior knowledge about elements.
Differentiation
- Connections can be made in language arts classes during informative reading and writing units.
- Try projecting the carbon cycle visual onto the board or wall and having students mark the diagram with ideas, thoughts, questions, and connections.
- Consider using each of the Points to Ponder for group work. Assign each point to a group and have them complete a journal or other activity and then share their work with the class.
- Other related resources include this video about the importance of soil, this carbon cycle coloring page, and this video about how amazing soil is.
The resource highlights the functions of good soils in carbon sequestration. Compared to healthy soils, unhealthy soils are less able to sequester carbon. Students would also learn the value of maintaining a balanced carbon cycle and healthy atmospheric carbon levels for life on Earth. For instruction, this is advised.
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