Calculating carbon activity sheet

trees in the sunshine at Cannock Chase

Fieldwork in the forest

Age suitability: KS3 (age 11-14) and KS4 (age 14-16)

Type of activity: Fieldwork 

Curriculum links

  • Maths: working mathematically
  • Science: ecosystems; earth and atmospheric science; working scientifically
  • Geography: weather and climate; human and physical processes; geography skills and fieldwork

This fieldwork activity will enable students to calculate how much carbon is being stored in a tree and compare this with the carbon footprint of everyday activities.

Download the calculating carbon activity sheet here:

Calculating carbon

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