Description: This is an interdisciplinary activity for grades 9 – 12, revolving around use of biochar to mitigate climate change and promote sustainable agriculture / horticulture.  It involves climate science, plant science, and chemistry.  Advanced students will also encounter some elementary combustion science and thermodynamics, soil science, and botany.  The activity includes hands-on construction and [...]

        iCan, a pyrolytic TLUD stove, operating at 1000 degrees, using readily available materials Igniting inquiry into basic science   An iCan is an easy to make, inexpensive, hands-on teaching tool for harvesting carbon formerly in the atmosphere.  The harvested carbon is then relocated for appropriate environmental applications providing long term benefits. [...]