Carbon Command
Games
Grades6, 7, 8Earth and Space Sciences
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Provided by Green Ninja
What it is
- In this web-based game, students will use the mouse to act as a tree absorbing carbon, trying to keep the planet from overheating.
- Students will see how carbon is released from various human activities and how these activities can be improved to emit less greenhouse gas.
Teaching tips
Positives
- Rounds for gameplay are fast, allowing students of all skill levels to play through at least once without taking up a lot of class time.
- The "how to" section provides a strong description of the carbon cycle.
Prerequisites
- To answer the trivia question, students will benefit from a prior lesson on sustainable energy sources. This lesson covers many clean energy sources.
Differentiation & Implementation
- Teachers can direct early finishers to this game for a climate-related game break.
- Students can explore the upgrades section and select one of the upgrades to research as a climate solution in the real world.
- Teachers can use this game to make connections to the use of trees as carbon sinks.
From the scientist review
This educational game tasks students with capturing carbon from the atmosphere and then deciding which technologies to invest in to reduce GHG emissions. This resource helps students understand tradeoffs in climate action and is recommended for teaching.
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