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Charred Times a’Coming

Biochar Production
English/Language Arts
Carbon Sinks
Grade 7
SK, NU
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Description

What if we could improve carbon sinks and reduce carbon emissions with one solution? Meet Biochar; a form of biomass that is rich in carbon. By burying biochar in other soils, we can reduce the amount of carbon released by its degradation while also enriching & improving soil. In this lesson, students explore whether it is worth the effort to excavate land to bury biochar.

Lesson Type: Literacy

Duration: Single Class

Sector: Carbon Sinks

Region: Rural Areas, Agricultural Regions

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