To Bee or Not To Bee

To Bee or Not To Bee Video A video that describes how climate change affects plants and insect pollination. This video by NASA scientist, Wayne Esaias, describes current research on impacts of climate change on pollination cycles of bees using satellite imagery. Students will learn that global warming has potentially caused changes in flowering period […]

Climate Change and Crop Pollination

Climate Change and Crop Pollination Reading A report that describes the effect of climate change on animal pollinators and crop pollination. This report from 2011 by the Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) details the different climate variables, such as temperature, precipitation and extreme climate events that affect crop pollination. It further highlights the potential economic […]

Insect Pollination in a Warming World

Insect Pollination in a Warming World Overview As a high school or introductory undergraduate Biological Sciences teacher, you can use this set of computer-based tools to teach about insect pollination and the impact of climate change on pollinators, pollinator systems and food security. This lesson plan will allow you to teach about insect pollination and […]