Carbon Sink

Curriculum DevelopmentUnit Plan
Written By Morgan Grant

Students are asked to help REFINES (Reducing Emissions From Industrial Energy Stacks) design a carbon sink to decrease environmental impact of power plants. This is especially important because the energy production sector is responsible for approximately 25% of global carbon emissions. Along the way, students will learn about the carbon cycle, photosynthesis, cellular respiration, fossil fuels, and carbon sequestration. Students will be encouraged to use algae farms for their efficiency in reducing atmospheric carbon while adhering to the criteria and constraints.   

  • Core Content: Science, Biology

  • Grade Levels: High School

  • ME Connection: Sensors uses microelectronics to detect carbon dioxide levels an environment, data analogy system used microelectronics to collect and analyses data

  • Engineering Design Project: Create a carbon sink algae farm, use sensors to test how effective the system is at reducing atmospheric carbon.

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