Innovating Science® - The Carbon Cycle in Soil

Changes in the carbon cycle and climate due to human activities have had detrimental effects on the environment. In this activity, students will learn about the carbon cycle in soil and how soil impacts global warming. Through 3 different activities, students will investigate one cause of global warming, and the effects of a positive feedback loop. Kit contains enough materials for 15 groups of students. Teacher's manual and student study guide copymasters are included. Kit includes enough materials for 15 groups of students.

Aligned to the Next Generation Science Standards (NGSS)*
Disciplinary Core Ideas: LS1.B; LS2.A; LS2.C; LS4.C; ESS3.C; ESS3.D
Performance Expectations: HS-LS4-5; MS-ESS3-4; MS-ESS3-5; MS-LS2-4; MS-LS2-1; MS-LS1-5
Cross Cutting Concepts: Cause and Effect; Stability and Change
Engineering Practices: Analyzing and Interpreting Data; Constructing Explanations and Designing Solutions; Engaging in Argument from Evidence; Asking Questions and Defining Problems

Kit Includes:

Nylon Tubing

One-hole stoppers

Soil respiration chambers

Limewater, 2L

Topsoil, 2Kg

*"Next Generation Science Standards" is a registered trademark of Achieve. Neither Achieve nor the lead states and partners that developed the Next Generation Science Standards was involved in the production of, and does not endorse, this product.

Innovating Science® products are For Laboratory Use Only