Topic(s): Biogeochemical Processes, Sources and Sinks, Land Use Changes
Grade Level: High School (9-12), College Lower (13-14), College Upper (15-16)
This activity describes the flow of carbon in the environment and focuses on how much carbon is stored in trees. It goes on to have students analyze data and make calculations about the amount of carbon stored in a set of trees at three sites in a wooded area that were to be cut down to build a college dormitory.