Carbon Cycle Roleplay

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In this creative roleplay activity, learners will explore the various processes of the carbon cycle using movement and props to aid in comprehension. Learners will understand that carbon changes forms throughout the carbon cycle, and that carbon is continuously moving throughout all the cycles at the same time. This standards-based lesson, which is great for the classroom, camps, or afterschool programs, includes roleplay cards and ideas for props.

Quick Guide

Preparation Time:
10 to 30 minutes
Learning Time:
30 to 45 minutes
Estimated Materials Cost:
$1 - $5 per group of students
Age Range:
Ages 8 - 18
Resource Types:
Activity, Lesson/Lesson Plan, Simulation
Language:
Chinese, English, Spanish

Materials List (per group of students)

  • ping pong balls (at least 14)
  • permanent marker
  • chalk
  • Carbon Cycle Role-Play Cards - one per group

Keywords

Subjects

  • Earth and Space Science
    • Earth Structure
      • Rocks and Minerals
      • Oceans and Water
      • Atmosphere
      • Biosphere
    • Earth's History
  • Life Sciences
    • Ecology
      • Energy Flow and Chemical Cycles
      • Human Impact
  • Physical Sciences
    • States of Matter
      • Changes of Phase

Informal Categories

  • Performing Arts

Audience

To use this activity, learners need to:

  • see
  • read
  • hear
  • be mobile
  • touch

Learning styles supported:

  • Involves hands-on or lab activities

Other

Foreign language versions of this resource:

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Access Rights:

  • Free access

By:

  • California Academy of Sciences

Rights:

  • , California Academy of Sciences, 2008