Soil Respiration and Student Inquiry: A Perfect Match |
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| Authors: | Catherine Marie Hoyt Matthew David Wallenstein |
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| Institution: | 1. Union Colony Preparatory School , Greeley , CO;2. Colorado State University , Fort Collins , CO |
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| Abstract: | This activity explores the cycling of carbon between the atmosphere (primarily as CO2) and biomass in plants, animals, and microscopic organisms. Students design soil respiration experiments using a protocol that resembles current practice in soil ecology. Three methods for measuring soil respiration are presented. Student-derived questions direct soil research projects. |
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| Keywords: | carbon cycling soil respiration student-designed projects |
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