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Photosynthesis, Trees, and the Greenhouse Effect
http://www.nationalgeographic.com/xpeditions/lessons/08/g68/brainpopphoto.html
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In this lesson plan students will study photosynthesis and then transfer their understanding of this topic to a consideration of how trees can help reduce the negative impacts of the greenhouse effect. They will read a webpage describing the greenhouse effect, the role of carbon dioxide as a greenhouse gas, and the role of humans in exacerbating this effect. Students will also browse the website of an organization that sponsors tree planting programs and consider how these programs might help reduce or slow down the increase of the greenhouse effect. They will conclude by writing paragraphs telling younger kids about the benefits of trees and plants.
Intended for grade levels:
  • Middle (6-8)
Type of resource:
  • For the classroom:
    • Lesson plan
Subject:
  • Biology
  • Ecology
  • Environmental science
  • Forestry
Technical requirements:
No specific technical requirements, just a browser required
Cost / Copyright:
No cost
Copyright 2003 National Geographic Society. All rights reserved.
DLESE Catalog ID: DLESE-000-000-004-350
Educational standards:
  • National Geography Standards:
    • Physical systems:
      • The characteristics and spatial distribution of ecosystems on Earth's surface
Related resources:
This resource is part of 'National Geographic Xpeditions Atlas'
http://www.nationalgeographic.com/xpeditions/index.html
Resource contact / Creator / Publisher:
Publisher: National Geographic Society
http://www.nationalgeographic.com/index.html