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Phenology and Climate

Phenology and Climate Reading A reading that introduces the topic of phenology, its significance, and the link between plant phenology and climate. Students will learn about phenological events, the influence of seasonal and climatic changes on phenological events, phenophases and how they may be affected by climate change, and the possible impact of changes in […]

Climate Change and Phenology in Plants (Flowering)

Climate Change and Phenology in Plants (Flowering) Classroom Activity A classroom/ laboratory activity to learn about phenology and phenological events, and to understand the potential impacts of climate change on periodic life-cycle events in plants, specifically, on the bloom date of North American lilac shrubs. Students will use phenology data on flowering patterns to create […]

Teaching Phenology in Plants (Flowering) through Climate-related Examples

Teaching Phenology in Plants (Flowering) through Climate-related Examples Overview As a high school or undergraduate Biological Sciences teacher, you can use this set of computer-based tools to help you in teaching the phenology of plants, and phenological events in plants such as flowering. This lesson plan allows students to understand phenology and phenological events in […]

Teaching Phenology in Plants (Leaf-out) through Climate-related Examples

Teaching Phenology in Plants (Leaf-out) through Climate-related Examples Overview As a high school or undergraduate Biological Sciences teacher, you can use this set of computer-based tools to help you in teaching the phenology of plants, and phenological events in plants such as leaf-out. This lesson plan allows students to understand phenology and phenological events in […]

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Abiotic Stress on Plants due to Climate Change Overview As a high school or undergraduate Biological Sciences teacher, you can use this set of computer-based tools in teaching about plant physiology, abiotic stress in plants, climate related stress factors and their influence on plant growth and development. This lesson plan discusses abiotic stress in plants […]

Risk of Bird Extinction

Risk of Bird Extinction Reading An article from National Geographic about how climate change may pose a risk of extinction to more than half of North American birds (also includes visuals of the data from National Audubon Society for some bird species). About Tool Tool Name Climate Change May Put Half of North American Birds […]

Climate Change & Phenological Events in Plants and Animals

Climate Change & Phenological Events in Plants and Animals Teaching Module A set of resources to understand the link between periodic life-cycle events in plants and animals (such as flowering, leaf-out, and migration), and climate change. Students will work on a range of activities–learn about phenology, investigate phenological events, and analyze the link between climate […]

Climate Change and Leaf-out in Plants

Climate Change and Leaf-out in Plants Classroom/Laboratory Activity A classroom/laboratory activity to explore the possible role of climate-related environmental factors in the timing of leaf-out in plants (specifically, red maple leaf-out in New England). In this activity, students will create graphs by using data for the timing of red maple leaf-out in New England. They […]

Plant Responses to Climate Related Abiotic Stress

Plant Responses to Climate Related Abiotic Stress Video A video lecture that gives an overview of how vegetation responds to climate change in terms of phenotypic plasticity, range shifts, phenology, and population changes. Students will learn about plant responses to increased CO2 levels, higher global temperatures and changing precipitation patterns by discussing their impacts on […]