What will I learn?

Through this lesson you will discover how to:

1. Estimate a tree's weight using its diameter and height,

2. Determine the weight of carbon in the tree based on its weight,

3. Calculate the CO₂ the tree consumed to store this carbon,

4. Calculate the gallons of gasoline burned to produce this CO₂,

5. Determine the miles driven by your favorite car to produce this CO₂.

Your school uses energy for lights, heat, etc. Therefore, your school is responsible for putting CO2 in the atmosphere. You will be able to determine the number of trees required to sequester the CO2 your school is responsible for each year.

You will learn about a forest's role in the carbon cycle.

You will develop a forest management strategy to help mitigate global warming by maximizing carbon sequestering.