FCAT Standard 46
SC.8.L.18.3
Construct a scientific model of the carbon cycle to show how matter and energy are continuously transferred within and between organisms and their physical environment.
SC.8.L.18.3
Construct a scientific model of the carbon cycle to show how matter and energy are continuously transferred within and between organisms and their physical environment.
DESCRIPTION
You may not know it, but your life depends on the carbon cycle. The Carbon Cycle is a cycle that constantly transfers matter and energy between organisms and their physical environment. Carbon is a needed element to sustain life on Earth. In other words, without it, we wouldn't be standing here today. The carbon cycle starts off like this:
-Carbon Dioxide in the atmosphere is absorbed by plants.
-Plants soak in the Carbon Dioxide and release Oxygen, which is needed for animal life.
-After many years, dead plants and organic matter turn into fossil fuels.
-We release Carbon when we burn fossil fuels.
-Most of this Carbon Dioxide is absorbed into the atmosphere, which is believed to slowly be causing climate change.
-The sun powers the whole cycle, as it helps with photosynthesis.
-When we eat other organisms, we obtain Carbon from them.
VOCABULARY TERMS
~Element - A substance that can not be broken down any further. An element is listed on the Periodic Table of Elements.
~Carbon - (C) an element with the atomic number of 6 that naturally occurs in charcoal, soot and coal.
~Organic Matter - matter that is made of organic compounds such as dead organisms and plant life.
~Environment - a place where someone or something grows and develops. This place usually deals with a natural area, such as a grassland.
~Fossil Fuel - a fuel formed from decaying organisms over long periods of time. Fossil Fuels are usually non-renewable.
EXAMPLES
The sun helps plants to produce food with the substance of Carbon Dioxide (CO2) through Photosynthesis. Plants then release Oxygen, and animals take that in. As we respirate, we release more Carbon Dioxide into the air. Factories add more Carbon to the atmosphere because they are burning organic fuels that contain Carbon. All these everyday activities power the Carbon Cycle.
This video explains the Carbon Cycle more in-depth and will help you to understand what really happens by using 3D models.
You may not know it, but your life depends on the carbon cycle. The Carbon Cycle is a cycle that constantly transfers matter and energy between organisms and their physical environment. Carbon is a needed element to sustain life on Earth. In other words, without it, we wouldn't be standing here today. The carbon cycle starts off like this:
-Carbon Dioxide in the atmosphere is absorbed by plants.
-Plants soak in the Carbon Dioxide and release Oxygen, which is needed for animal life.
-After many years, dead plants and organic matter turn into fossil fuels.
-We release Carbon when we burn fossil fuels.
-Most of this Carbon Dioxide is absorbed into the atmosphere, which is believed to slowly be causing climate change.
-The sun powers the whole cycle, as it helps with photosynthesis.
-When we eat other organisms, we obtain Carbon from them.
VOCABULARY TERMS
~Element - A substance that can not be broken down any further. An element is listed on the Periodic Table of Elements.
~Carbon - (C) an element with the atomic number of 6 that naturally occurs in charcoal, soot and coal.
~Organic Matter - matter that is made of organic compounds such as dead organisms and plant life.
~Environment - a place where someone or something grows and develops. This place usually deals with a natural area, such as a grassland.
~Fossil Fuel - a fuel formed from decaying organisms over long periods of time. Fossil Fuels are usually non-renewable.
EXAMPLES
The sun helps plants to produce food with the substance of Carbon Dioxide (CO2) through Photosynthesis. Plants then release Oxygen, and animals take that in. As we respirate, we release more Carbon Dioxide into the air. Factories add more Carbon to the atmosphere because they are burning organic fuels that contain Carbon. All these everyday activities power the Carbon Cycle.
This video explains the Carbon Cycle more in-depth and will help you to understand what really happens by using 3D models.