- Author:
- Hattie Osborne, Pacific Education Institute
- Subject:
- Environmental Science, Forestry and Agriculture
- Material Type:
- Unit of Study
- Level:
- High School
- Tags:
- License:
- Creative Commons Attribution
- Language:
- English
HS-Forests_ Carbon Sequestration Storyline_PDF
PEI SOLS HS Forests: Carbon Sequestration

Overview
The goal of the high school carbon sequestration in forests storyline is to build on the science of carbon sequestration from the middle school storyline. In this storyline, carbon sequestration refers to the removal of carbon (in the form of carbon dioxide) from the atmosphere through the process of photosynthesis. Carbon storage refers to the amount of carbon bound up in woody material above and below ground. High school students will develop an understanding of the variables and considerations that arise from managing forests for different purposes including carbon sequestration and other ecosystem services.