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Carbon Cycle Lesson for Elementary

Created by Teacher(s): Suzanne Horsley|Published on: May 26, 2022
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K12
Created by New Jersey Climate Education Hub teachers

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This lesson introduces students to the relationship between health and climate change through play and movement. 

Step 1 - Inquire: Students complete an exercise warm-up and wonder about the question "Why am I breathing so hard?"

Step 2 - Investigate: Students play a game focusing on exercise, the carbon cycle, and climate change.

Step 3 - Inspire: Students discuss ways in which they can help address climate change, such as planting trees.
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Subjects: Earth and Space Sciences, Health
Duration: 50 minutes
Region: North America, USA - Northeast, United States, New Jersey
Posted on May 26, 2022

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