Carbon Cycle Game
Provided by: Field Day Learning Games|Published on: January 17, 2022
Grades: 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12
Type: Games
Subjects: Chemistry, Earth and Space Sciences
Authors: Field Day Learning Games
Region: Global
Languages: English
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Synopsis
- This digital activity from Field Day Learning Games is styled like a board game and helps students visualize the carbon cycle while also adding in a bit of competition.
- Students can choose to play against other students or against the computer.
Teaching Materials
Positives
- This game is an exciting way for students to synthesize their learning about the carbon cycle.
- The game assists students in identifying the ways in which carbon moves between different reservoirs.
- The option for students to play against each other can increase engagement.
Prerequisites
- Although the game briefly describes the carbon cycle, it is recommended that students are familiarized with the carbon cycle before playing the game.
- If you plan on using multiplayer, consider testing out this feature by creating a room before using it with students.
Differentiation & implementation
- Have students go through the tutorial before playing the game.
- Consider facilitating a discussion after playing the game and asking students, "What aspects of the game, if any, helped you understand the carbon cycle? If you won, which strategies were most successful?"
- You can pair this game with a lesson on the carbon cycle or have your students explore this interactive diagram.
The game is interactive. It provides a seamless learning experience for students to gain deep understanding on the interactions within the biogeochemical cycle. This is recommended for teaching.
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