Lesson Plan Carbon Cycle Lesson Plan
Carbon Cycle Theme Project The students have thoroughly explored the carbon cycle and its various stages including respiration, soil respiration, photosynthesis and diffusion. We also discussed how fossil fuels play an important role in the carbon cycle. To gain an even deeper understanding of the carbon cycle, we are asking students to choose one of the three different project options as listed below. Please choose one project to complete and turn in. Their projects should convey their understanding and knowledge for the carbon cycle stages as well as the concept of fossil fuels.
Nature Smart Journal/Scrapbook of The Carbon Cycle For this inquiry you will investigate the carbon cycle in the natural environment. Go outdoors and try to find examples of each stage of the carbon cycle. You will create a bound booklet containing at least 5 pages (a title page, one page for each stage of the carbon cycle: respiration and soil respiration combined), photosynthesis, and diffusion, and one page for fossil fuels). On each page you will include a photograph or drawing of an example of that particular stage of the carbon cycle. Each page will also include at least two sentences describing what you saw and how it contributes to the carbon cycle.
Lesson Plan Carbon Cycle Lesson Plan
Math/Logic Smart Mathematical Story Problems You will write at least 10 different mathematical problems using the carbon cycle theme. You must include a variety of math concepts (addition, subtraction, multiplication, division, time, temperature and/or many others) in your story problems. Your math problems must be written neatly and include accurate spelling. The math problems should reflect your ability level in mathematics. Don’t forget to include answers to your math problems!
Art Smart A Carbon Cycle Poster/Diagram You will design a poster that explains the three stages of the carbon cycle (respiration/soil respiration combined, photosynthesis, and diffusion,), as well as the additional concept of fossil fuels and how it applies to the carbon cycle. You must have at least two sentences that describe each stage of the carbon cycle, including statements about transpiration and respiration. Your design must be on posterboard and the design must fill the entire space. The poster must be colorful and the writing must be neat with accurate spelling and punctuation.
Lesson Plan Carbon Cycle Lesson Plan
Carbon Cycle Thematic Project Evaluation Nature Smart 1. Completion (25 points) Student has followed all criteria and has: a bound book, clear examples, 5 pages (a title page, a page on evaporation, condensation, precipitation, and transpiration), photos or drawings for each page, and at least 2 sentences per page. Score: Comments:
2. Accuracy (25 points) Student has described each component of the carbon cycle in an understandable way with clear examples and accurate information. All artistic components are clearly displayed and add clarity to the text. Score: Comments:
3. Conventions (25 points) Student has written text that is edited for spelling, grammar, punctuation, and other conventions. Score: Comments:
4. Overall Quality (25 points) Student has turned in a neat, visually appealing product that reflects time, thought, effort, and “personal best” quality. All components are connected in a creative way, and the product is indicative of a monthlong effort. Score: Comments:
Lesson Plan Carbon Cycle Lesson Plan
Carbon Cycle Thematic Project Evaluation Math Smart 1. Completion (25 points) Student has followed all criteria and has 10 math story problems that: 1. Use various operations 2. Further explain the 5 key components of the carbon cycle 3. Have corresponding answers 4. Reflect their math abilities Score: Comments:
2. Accuracy (25 points) Student has written math story problems that accurately convey the concepts of the carbon cycle. The math operations used are appropriate, diverse, and creative. The problems are written in an understandable way with clear examples and correct information. Answers are also accurate. Score: Comments:
3. Conventions (25 points) Student has written text that is edited for spelling, grammar, punctuation, and other conventions. Score: Comments:
4. Overall Quality (25 points) Student has turned in a neat, visually appealing product that reflects time, thought, effort, and “personal best” quality. All components are connected in a creative way, and the product is indicative of a monthlong effort. Score: Comments:
Lesson Plan Carbon Cycle Lesson Plan
Carbon Cycle Thematic Project Evaluation Art Smart 1. Completion (25 points) Student has followed all criteria and has: visual representations of each stage of the carbon cycle, at least 2 sentences that further explain the pictures and describe each stage, and a colorful poster with information and illustrations that fill the entire space. Score: Comments:
2. Accuracy (25 points) Student has described each component of the carbon cycle in an understandable way with clear examples and accurate information. All artistic components are clearly displayed and add clarity to the text. Score: Comments:
3. Conventions (25 points) Student has written text that is edited for spelling, grammar, punctuation, and other conventions. Score: Comments:
4. Overall Quality (25 points) Student has turned in a neat, visually appealing product that reflects time, thought, effort, and “personal best” quality. All components are connected in a creative way, and the product is indicative of a monthlong effort. Score: Comments: