5 Plants and Animals Utterly Confused by Climate Change
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Provided by: Seattle Times|Published on: July 26, 2021
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Synopsis
- This article by The Seattle Times discusses how climate change affects different species of animals. The article covers animal migration, adaption, and how animals interact with their ecosystems.
Subjects: Biology, Earth and Space Sciences
Authors: Brad Plumer, Livia Albeck-Ripka
Region: Global
Languages: English
Teaching Materials
Positives
- Features facts about different animal species and how climate change affects how animals interact with their environment.
- Students can read individually on their devices or in pairs/groups.
- Beautiful graphic of animals to go along with the story.
Prerequisites
- Students should be familiar with the following terms: climate, climate change, pollinator, season, species.
Differentiation & Implementation
- Students can be paired (e.g., ELL with native language speaker) to read and discuss the article.
- Think-Pair-Share can be used with students to help them demonstrate their understanding of the article.
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