The Carbon Cycle - Updated Earth Science Standard
Next Generation Science Standards: Earth and Space Science - Earth Systems 9th-12thGrade (HS-ESS2-6):
"Develop a quantitative model to describe the cycling of carbon among the hydrosphere, atmosphere, geosphere, and biosphere."
Identify how you could integrate global perspectives/competencies into the standard.
Global perspectives could be integrated by researching and analyzing worldwide practices that affect the carbon cycle, especially those that increase atmospheric carbon and thus, global warming.
Explain specific lesson plan modifications for the standard in order to demonstrate global perspectives/competencies (indicate which global competencies you are targeting)
Write a letter to the editor of the local newspaper in which you encourage your friends and neighbors to join you in trying to reduce carbon emissions into the atmosphere. Include specific actions that can be taken and how each quantitatively impacts the cycling of carbon.
"Develop a quantitative model to describe the cycling of carbon among the hydrosphere, atmosphere, geosphere, and biosphere."
Identify how you could integrate global perspectives/competencies into the standard.
Global perspectives could be integrated by researching and analyzing worldwide practices that affect the carbon cycle, especially those that increase atmospheric carbon and thus, global warming.
Explain specific lesson plan modifications for the standard in order to demonstrate global perspectives/competencies (indicate which global competencies you are targeting)
- Compare and contrast the carbon emissions produced by various countries. (Investigate the World)
- Investigate the impact that deforestation, in regions like the Amazon rain forest, has on the carbon cycle. (Investigate the World)
- Collaborate on a project to raise awareness of ways to reduce our “carbon footprint”. (Communicate Ideas; Take Action)
- Debate the practice of Carbon Credit Trading. (Recognize Perspectives; Communicate Ideas)
Write a letter to the editor of the local newspaper in which you encourage your friends and neighbors to join you in trying to reduce carbon emissions into the atmosphere. Include specific actions that can be taken and how each quantitatively impacts the cycling of carbon.