GCSE Biology Topic 7: Carbon Cycle
In this GCSE Biology Topic 7: Carbon Cycle lesson pupils will explain how atmospheric carbon is fixed, describe ways in which carbon is released into the atmosphere and explain the effects of human activity on this cycle.
The slides include extension questions, and students can choose from a variety of different tasks.
This lesson includes:
- Title slide with learning objectives
- A starter activity
- Group reading (literacy)
- Task boxes
- Comprehension questions
- Note taking exercise
- Discussion exercise
- Answer slides included for self-assessment
- Suitable for remote, online, distance learning
- Suitable for supply teaching and home learning. This activity is straightforward and requires no specialist expertise. Discussion/extension answers are in the ppt notes.
A supplementary resource designed to support self-directed learning, homework and independent projects is available here https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/the-carbon-cycle-supplementary-slides-and-worksheet-gcse-biology-aqa-12974769
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Next Lesson: Decay and Biogas
In this lesson, pupils explain the factors that influence the rate of decay, outline how decomposers contribute to the carbon cycle, and discuss the production and uses of biogas.
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- Food Chains and Trophic Levels
- Environmental Change
- Quadrats Practical Revision
- Water Cycle
- Carbon Cycle
- Decay and Biogas
- Global Warming
- Deforestation and Land Use
- Protecting Ecosystems
- Pyramids of Biomass and Biomass Transfer
- Food Security and Farming
- Biotechnology
