1. WARM UPS:
1. Are things recycled in nature?
2. What types of things can be recycled
naturally?
3. Have you ever heard of carbon? If so, what
is it?

2. WE ARE GOING TO LOOK AT
THE CARBON CYCLE TODAY!!

3. Carbon Cycle
1. Carbon is the fourth most abundant element in universe
2.Building block of all living things – all life on earth contain
carbon
3.CO2 is found in all living organisms
4.Plants use carbon dioxide and water to form simple
sugars (photosynthesis)

5. Word
1. Carbon
cycle
Definition
Circulation of carbon
through ecosystems
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6. Word
2. Carbon
Definition
A non-metallic
element found in
coal, petroleum
and natural gas.
Major component
of life.
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7. Word
Definition
Energy (sun)+
3.
Water+ Carbon
Photosynthesis dioxide =
Carbohydrates +
Oxygen
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8. Word
4. Cellular
Respiration-
Definition
Glucose+ Oxygen
= CO2+ H20+
Energy (ATP)
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9. Word
Definition
5.
breakdown of
Decomposition
matter by bacteria
and fungi
Picture

10. Word
6.
Combustion
Definition
Burning organic
material (contains
carbon) and
releasing it to the
atmosphere
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11. Ecological Importance of Carbon
1. Carbon is needed for life
2. Carbon dioxide is a greenhouse gas
3.
Carbon is necessary for life, but carbon
dioxide can be harmful

12. Label the picture:
Carbon in atmosphere, combustion,
photosynthesis, respiration (2) decompositions (2)