Article by Teagasc on the benefits of soil organic carbon, carbon sequestration, its role in plant productivity & ways to improve it. There is an activity at end of article for students to complete to enhance their understanding.
Strand: 2. Soils
Strand unit: 2.3 Biological Properties
Suggestions for use: Article by Teagasc on the benefits of soil organic carbon, carbon sequestration, its role in plant productivity & ways to improve it. Students read the article & then answer questions based on the article. There is an activity at end of article for students to complete to enhance their understanding. Lesson can be used to enhance student understanding of the role & importance of soil organic carbon
Strand: 2. Soils
Strand unit: 2.2 Physical Properties
Suggestions for use: Article by Teagasc on the benefits of soil organic carbon, carbon sequestration, its role in plant productivity & ways to improve it. Students read the article & then answer questions based on the article. There is an activity at end of article for students to complete to enhance their understanding. Lesson can be used to enhance student understanding of the role & importance of soil organic carbon
Strand: Cross-Cutting Themes
Strand unit: Environment
Suggestions for use: Article by Teagasc on the benefits of soil organic carbon, carbon sequestration, its role in plant productivity & ways to improve it. Students read the article & then answer questions based on the article. There is an activity at end of article for students to complete to enhance their understanding. Lesson can be used to enhance student understanding of the role & importance of soil organic carbon. Links with the carbon cycle & its role in reducing the amount of carbon being released into the atmosphere as green house gas.
Strand: Cross-Cutting Themes
Strand unit: Sustainability
Suggestions for use: Article by Teagasc on the benefits of soil organic carbon, carbon sequestration, its role in plant productivity & ways to improve it. Students read the article & then answer questions based on the article. There is an activity at end of article for students to complete to enhance their understanding. Lesson can be used to enhance student understanding of the role & importance of soil organic carbon. Links with the carbon cycle & its role in reducing the amount of carbon being released into the atmosphere as green house gas.
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