What do coal and diamonds have in common? They are both carbon! Dig into this fundamental element with these online activities.
CONNECT:
- Get the facts about carbon at https://easyscienceforkids.com/uses-of-carbon-video-for-kids/
- Watch the carbon cycle – and why it is so important at https://youtu.be/p3R-dB9K4ss
- See carbon chemistry at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gipyujuKMf4
CREATE:
- Draw with carbon in the form at charcoal at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UsK2KQoxa-U
- Manage carbon in your garden with the guidance of https://kidsgardening.org/resources/digging-deeper-carbon-cycle-and-carbon-sequestration/
- Experiment with carbon dioxide at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7JcEQnDHLi4
CARE:
- Carbon and oxygen together can be healthy or deadly. Discover the impact of carbon monoxide on your body at https://www.funkidslive.com/learn/safety-seymour/effects-carbon-monoxide-can-have-on-our-bodies-find-out-with-safety-seymour/
- What is a carbon footprint, and how do you reduce it? Find out at https://www.gokid.mobi/activities-for-kids-to-reduce-carbon-footprint/
- Check out ways to reduce carbon emissions at https://8billiontrees.com/carbon-offsets-credits/carbon-ecological-footprint-calculators/kids/
CAREERS:
Do you see the many career facets of carbon? Scientist, manufacturer, jeweler, artist, health care professional, chef, geologist, policy maker? Here is a glimpse of job opportunities.
- https://www.ziprecruiter.com/t/Most-Popular-Types-Of-Carbon-Emissions-Jobs
- Pencil manufacturing: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qqs3fxfmWr4
- How to cut a diamond: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8lk8p0re8Eg
- Carbon projects: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yt5ySWAWWWw
