Positives

• This article is structured like a scientific paper, describing the methodologies and citing the resources used to project the costs and benefits of tree intercropping
• Students may feel hopeful when learning about tree intercropping because it is a simple solution to understand and is already in place in some regions.
• This webpage links to other climate solutions, so learners could compare the amount of carbon sequestered with the tree intercropping solution to other solutions that interest them.

Additional Prerequisites

• Learners should be familiar with carbon sinks and agricultural terms.
• Learners with limited experience with scientific papers or economics may need additional support with the technical way the data, resources, and projections are presented.
  

Differentiation

• It may be helpful to explain how and why scientists would calculate projections for different implementation scenarios for this climate solution. Leading a discussion about modeling costs and benefits of different solutions can help students understand how decision makers need information like this for climate action.
• Consider having students compare and contrast this solution to other tree-based solutions on the same website, such as tree plantations or tropical rainforest reforestation.
• As an extension activity, learners could research benefits related to intercropping and other methods for improving soil fertility.
• This analysis provides opportunities for cross-curricular connections to economics and math.