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For today's blog, instructions will be given for the research assignment you need to complete for this unit. You were instructed to view the Climate Change for Kids website and select a topic for research. Open the attached links to the mindmap shows the topics available. https://embed.coggle.it/diagram/ZgenUrxGjUG8Q4O_/t/climate-change/bbb7d7073b8b27cd4d9adc0f902bc1ef98512f5b252910bbe03d974ed8e4c348 Edit the mind map to show what topics you plan to pursue for your research project.  Part of the assignment will be to complete a video and upload onto your Blog. Open the link to the video to get instructions on what is required:   https://www.loom.com/share/3ca3987430144510803a0a1df1e43cf0?sid=e0ecd8e2-3871-4a85-ba92-c0fbcbb2fbeb   Finally, when you have completed your research and video, it will need to placed in an interactive PowerPoint presentation for display in the school foyer. See below for an example of the PowerPoint requirements: https://docs.google.com/presentation/d/1yNJ

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Today's lesson will be about the Carbon cycle and the important process it plays on earth to maintain the balance to enable life on earth. Below is an outline of the content covered and an activity sheet outlining the project that will be completed over the next few weeks.  Carbon cycle shows the movement of carbon in elemental and combined states on earth. Diamond and graphite are the elemental forms of carbon and in a combined state, it is found as carbonates in minerals and as carbon dioxide gas in the atmosphere. Table of Contents Definition Steps Diagram Land Carbon Cycle Oceanic Carbon Cycle Importance Key Points Read on to explore the definition and the steps involved in the carbon cycle.  Also learn the various elements of the carbon cycle diagram. Carbon Cycle Definition Carbon cycle is the process where carbon compounds   are interchanged among the biosphere, geosphere, pedosphere, hydrosphere, and atmosphere of the earth. Carbon Cycle Steps Following are the major steps