Humans and a Low Carbon Future

Image shows a lit Ruben's Tube a device that uses flame to visualize sound. This is a silver tube held in a wooden cradle on the upper side of the tube a row of flames of varying heights make a wave pattern.

Phenomena: Ruben’s Tube

Students return to the Ruben’s tube where they take all of their carbon cycle knowledge to visualize a carbon system which concludes at the Ruben’s tube.

Materials List

Handouts

Wrap-up Graphic Organizer
Sequential Cartoon

Classroom Supplies (for 45 students)

Ruben’s Tube or Sonic Flame Tube kit
Filled propane canister
Bluetooth speaker

Important Links

Lesson Plan
Video: Teacher-Author Walkthrough

Lesson 7 of 7 / Time: 2 periods of 50-60mins

Students will complete two activities to summarize what they have learned over the course of the unit.

Methane to Music

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