Get Growing
Students will learn about the process of photosynthesis and the important role it plays in carbon offsetting.
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Classrooms
Learning Outcomes
- will understand the concepts of photosynthesis, carbon footprints and carbon offsets
- will understand the role of photosynthesis in plants and the environmental benefits plants provide
- will have discussed the benefits of carbon offsetting
Instructions
Complete one of the following options. You will only be able to submit work and get credit for one option.
Option 1: Explore the growth process of plants in your classroom or at home
Students will learn about carbon offsetting and photosynthesis, plant their own seeds and monitor their growth.
Option 2: Create a school garden or a garden at home
Students will create a garden, monitor its progress and reflect on the benefits of having a garden at their school or home.
Resources
- Watch this TedEd video about photosynthesis and food
- Learn about how planting trees can help sequester carbon
- Let's talk science - What are carbon offsets?
- How does a seed become a plant? (Video)
- Tomatosphere
- Rain gardens for schools
- Kids Gardening - Rain Gardens
Important
Please respect all school and governmental guidelines and restrictions surrounding COVID-19. Review the 2022 CEDC COVID-19 policy here. This challenge does NOT require students to participate in an in-person setting.
Classrooms who have completed the challenge
Energy savings by the numbers
138,460
Litres of water conserved
2,653
Hours of no power
107,182
Items Kept from Landfill
