These guys are performing a vital function. Watch the video and explain. BELL RINGER!!!! WHAT ARE THEY RECYCLING?
GOALS Diagram how carbon is recycled throughout an ecosystem. Assess how the burning of fossil fuels affects global temperature
CLASS ACTIVITY: Carbon Cycle Pursuit - Playing the role of a single Carbon Atom: -Track its movement through various reservoirs -As you move Answer ANALYSIS QUESTIONS in your notebook -Get to all 6 reservoirs
Is any Carbon created or destroyed during its cycling? Use your NOODLE!!!!!
ATMOSPHERE VEGETATION ANIMALS SOIL FOSSIL FUELS OCEAN Carbon Cycle Notes Page 4 DECOMPOSERS
What naturally controls the removal of Carbon Dioxide from the atmosphere? What naturally controls the release of Carbon dioxide into the atmosphere? Use your NOODLE!!!!!
Most of the carbon cycle naturally cycles carbon from one form to another. How have humans altered this cycle? Use your NOODLE!!!!!
More CO 2 =increase in Temperature
In addition to increasing global temperatures, excess carbon dioxide in the air can also dissolve in the ocean. What kind of impact would that have? Use your NOODLE!!!!!
Ocean Acidification
So how do we reduce our carbon footprint? Carbon sequestration: Carbon Offset: connecticut-college-forest/ 27/carbon
HW Tonight: Carbon footprint calculator nge/calculator/