The Carbon Cycle
Grade 6th Grade · Science · 45 min
What's Included
Learning Objective
I can describe how carbon moves through the environment.
Warm-Up Video
BioMan Biology · 4:35
The Carbon Cycle
Guided Notes
3 key concepts
- 1
The carbon cycle is important because carbon is needed to make all organic molecules, including carbohydrates, lipids, and proteins.
- 2
Photosynthesis removes carbon dioxide from the atmosphere, while respiration, decomposition, and combustion return carbon to the atmosphere.
- 3
Carbon can be stored long-term as fossil fuels, but burning them releases CO₂ into the atmosphere, which can impact Earth's climate.
Practice Questions
10 questions · Multiple choice & Short answer
Exit Ticket
Quick comprehension check
“Describe one way that carbon moves from the atmosphere to living things and one way that carbon gets returned to the atmosphere.”
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