K–12 Educational Materials

The following are educational materials suitable for K–12 teachers to explore carbon capture and storage (CCS) through the scientific principles of climate change, greenhouse gases, energy production, and carbon cycles, and requires only a few low-cost, readily-available materials.

CO2 — Too Much of a Good Thing?
PDF instructional manual for concept demonstrations

Download the lesson plan here

Download a flyer for the lesson plan

Download a more detailed plan, including an energy glossary and primer

This module uses Styrofoam balls, charcoal briquettes, pipe cleaners and mesh, balloons, jars, marbles, and liquids to help teachers demonstrate the following concepts:

1. How CO₂ forms during the combustion of hydrocarbon
2. How much CO₂ we produce during everyday activities
3. How CO₂ traps heat in the atmosphere
4. How CO₂ affects health and safety
5. How geologic capture and storage of CO₂ reduces emissions

Teachers can download and play the following demonstration videos during Demo 4 that includes lighting candles and acquiring dry ice:

Floating bubbles and dry ice

Dry ice and extinguishing candles

Supplemental material

Available at the following expert-approved sites:

www.storeco2now.com

www.co2facts.org