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Carbon cycle – releasing dinosaur breath into the lab
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Activity type(s): Lesson plan, Classroom activity
Duration: 50 minutes
Suitable for ages: 11-14 years old
Description:
In this activity, carbon dioxide is released from some chalk (calcium carbonate) by reacting it with vinegar (a solution containing a weak acid). Teacher’s notes, student’s notes and questions are provided
Links to activity files: https://earth-science.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/formidable/5/Carbon-cycle-releasing-dinosaur-breath-into-the-lab.pdf
Subject areas:
- Atmosphere
- Transfer and recycling of nutrients
- Carbon cycle
- Earth and Atmosphere
- The atmosphere
- Fossil record, ID and description
- Development of scientific thinking
- Experimental skills and strategies
- Investigation
Keywords: Carbon dioxide, Carbon cycle, Chalk, Dinosaur
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