Biogeochemical Cycles
Biogeochemical Cycles Reset
Biogeochemical Cycles
Biogeochemical Cycles Reset
Biogeochemical Cycles
Biogeochemical Cycles Reading A reading titled “Carbon and Other Biogeochemical Cycle”’ from the Fifth Assessment Report titled “Climate Change 2013: The Physical Science Basis” by Working Group I of the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC). This reading discusses the carbon cycle and other long-term biogeochemical cycles and can be used to introduce topics such […]
Biogeochemical Cycles and Climate Change
Biogeochemical Cycles and Climate Change Teaching Module A teaching module that discusses the carbon cycle and the nitrogen cycle. This reading by University The Corporation for Atmospheric Research (UCAR) describes the 2 cycles and details how the components are cycled through different parts of the Earth- atmosphere, biosphere, lithosphere, and hydrosphere. Students will be introduced […]
Carbon Sequestration in Trees
Carbon Sequestration in Trees Overview As a high school or introductory undergraduate Ecology or Biological Sciences or Environmental Sciences or Earth Sciences teacher, you can use this lesson plan to explain carbon content of trees, carbon sequestration, and their direct and indirect impact on climate mitigation and adaptation. In this lesson plan, students will be […]
The Impact of Human Activities on the Natural Carbon Cycle
The Impact of Human Activities on the Natural Carbon Cycle Classroom/Laboratory Activity A classroom/laboratory activity to understand the carbon cycle, and to explore how human activities may affect the natural carbon cycle. Students will run a simulation to explore how an increase in fossil fuel use will affect the natural carbon cycle, and will discuss […]
Modeling Earth’s Carbon
Modeling Earth’s Carbon Model/Simulation A Model/Simulation to learn about the carbon cycle and carbon dioxide projections based on the observed CO2 concentrations from Land, Ocean and Atmospheric reservoirs. The model includes four RCP scenarios based of fossil fuel emissions: activities on the following topics Business as usual Slower Growth Big Reductions Very Aggressive Students can […]
The Geologic Carbon Cycle and Earth’s Climate
The Geologic Carbon Cycle and Earth’s Climate Model/Simulator A model/simulator to learn about the geologic carbon cycle and its role in stabilizing the Earth’s climate. Students will run the model after configuring parameters such as the CO2 degassing rate, the existence of land plants, and the relative land areas. They will observe and analyze plots […]
The Water Cycle
The Water Cycle Reading A reading that describes the impacts of climate change on the water cycle of Earth. This reading titled, ‘The Water Cycle and Climate Change’ by UCAR (University Corporation for Atmospheric Research) Center for Science Education details the effects of climate change on the natural water cycle on Earth. Students will learn […]
Precipitation Patterns and Climate Change
Precipitation Patterns and Climate Change Video A video micro-lecture by Jeff Dozier, University of California, Santa Barbara, that explains how climate change can affect the water cycle on Earth. Students will learn that rising temperatures can affect and change precipitation patterns. They will further understand how such changes can potentially affect communities through examples from […]