Week 1 | Island WISE

Hello Sci - Fi Girls, Welcome to the first week of the 3-min Science camp.

Theme - BIOCHAR
Black is the new Green

GUEST SPEAKER VIDEO

Enjoy this video by Marissa Cox, Researcher (Biochar), click play icon on the video.

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Quiz

Challenge yourself and take the quiz

At the end of the quiz, you will get your score. Save a print screen on word document and send us your score with your name and age to islandwisecbu@gmail.com in order to be considered for a prize.

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Use biochar as your word FOR AN ACROSTIC POEM

Use other words that relate to Biochar, if possible scientific words.

Add a drawing to the words you choose.

Email your work with your name and age to be considered for prize by 25th July to islandwisecbu@gmail.com

Note - Your work might be shared on social media.

ACTIVITY-3
reusing WASTE

Gather waste or biomass from your backyard or community that can be used to make biochar, example Crab Waste, hair etc (follow personal safety precautions and Covid 19 restrictions)

Create a tiktok video or just a video of the waste you found and explain how it can be used to make Biochar. Explain how Biochar is useful to us. Email us by 25th July

Note- Your video might be shared on social media

More resources

Extra Activity

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Website link

CURIOUS TO LEARN MORE?

Have a look at the extra activity (optional) and resources.

If you wish, you may try one extra activity (You may complete it at your own pace and wont be marked for the same)

Enhance your knowledge, check additional resources - articles provided.

Have a look at the website and learn more about Biochar research happening on our very own Cape Breton Island!