Carbon Cycle Poster

Biogeochemical Cycles Poster Project

 Objective: Students should know how carbon cycles between abiotic resources and organic matter in the ecosystem.  

Your Task:  You will produce a creative depiction of the carbon biogeochemical cycle to help you better understand the movement of materials through ecosystems.  Your poster must be original and thoughtful.  Adding three-dimensional elements can transform a plain diagram into an artistic presentation!  Be creative!

Directions:

• Each part of the cycle must be clearly labeled.
• Write both the equations for cellular respiration and photosynthesis.  
• Each process must include arrow to show the direction(s) of the process.
• Each object must have a diagram/picture to represent it.
• All key terms listed below must be included.

***Please refer to the grading rubric below to make sure you include all elements of the assignment***

Key Terms that Must be included:

Carbon Cycle

carbon dioxide

oxygen

sun

cellular respiration

plants and animals

decomposition

fossil fuels

emissions

photosynthesis

Grading Rubric:

1. Completeness (10 points)
   1. All key topics listed above are included in poster
   2. Each process is represented by a arrow
   3. Each object has a diagram to represent it

1. Accuracy (10 points)
   1. Information is correctly placed in poster
   2. All words are spelled correctly

1. Neatness (10 points)
   1. All pictures, drawings, or graphics are neat and easily identifiable
   2. All words are clear and legible
   3. The poster includes color and/or construction paper

Total Point Value: 30 points