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Tree Storage: The Carbon Cycle

Tree Plantatation on Degraded Land
Science
Carbon Sinks
Grade 10
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Tree Storage: The Carbon Cycle

Description

Learners will investigate how carbon dioxide is produced and stored in various ways within the carbon cycle. First, students will play a game which illustrates carbon sources and sinks. Then, they will investigate how tree plantation on degraded land can be helpful in restoring balance to the carbon cycle.

Lesson Type: Hands-on, Experiential

Duration: Single Class, Multi-Day Lesson

Sector: Carbon Sinks

Region: Rural Areas, Agricultural Regions

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