Carbon dioxide gas is one of the gases in our atmosphere.

The atmosphere is the air that surrounds planet Earth.

A gas is a substance  that is not a solid or a liquid.  Gases have no fixed shape and are often invisible.

To capture something is to take it and hold it.

A liquid can flow, has a fixed volume and takes the shape of the bottom of its container.

Carbon capture (non-statutory)

Science

Pupils learn about the properties of the different states of matter (solid, liquid and gas) in terms of the particle model, including gas pressure,. and about changes of state in terms of the particle model

pupils use knowledge of solids, liquids and gases to decide how mixtures might be separated give reasons, based on evidence from comparative and fair tests, demonstrate that changes of state are reversible changes, and explain that some changes result in the formation of new materials, and that this kind of change is not usually reversible, including changes associated with burning 

Climate change and sustainability (non-statutory)

Subjects which particular individuals may be sensitive to, eg, adoption, migration, bereavement or death, divorce.

Depiction or discussion of sensitive content

Physical activity and equipment requiring safe use

Removing __________ from the atmosphere reduces greenhouse gases.

Scientists and engineers are creating new ways to store carbon dioxide...

{{}} carbon dioxide gas turns it into a liquid.

takes up the same amount of space for storage.

Using carbon dioxide in its liquid state…

What underground spaces are used for liquid carbon dioxide storage?

Trapping the carbon dioxide produced by industry when burning fossil fuels is called carbon ...

gases which contribute towards rising temperatures in Earth's atmosphere.

Since the 1800s, the use of {{}} fuels for heating, transportation, and electricity generation has steadily increased.

Are fossil fuels renewable or non-renewable?

Which of these energy sources are non-renewable?

When fossil fuels are burned the {{}} that is in them combines with oxygen from the air to produce carbon dioxide gas.

{{}} levels in the atmosphere are increasing which may be contributing to Earth becoming warmer.

Content guidance

Depiction or discussion of sensitive content

Risk assessment required - equipment

Adult supervision required

This lesson will be removed by end of Summer Term 2025.

Carbon capture (non-statutory)

Lesson outcome

Content guidance

This lesson will be removed by end of Summer Term 2025.