Carbon Sequestration in Trees
Carbon Sequestration in Trees Overview As a high school or introductory undergraduate Ecology or Biological Sciences or Environmental Sciences or Earth Sciences teacher, you can use this lesson plan to explain carbon content of trees, carbon sequestration, and their direct and indirect impact on climate mitigation and adaptation. In this lesson plan, students will be […]
Climate Solutions for Coastal and Ocean sinks sector
Climate Solutions for Coastal and Ocean sinks sector Reading A website resource designed and developed by ‘Project Drawdown’ that offers a sector-wise list of solutions to the climate crisis. It includes readings on specific solutions for various sectors and sub-sectors such as: Protect and Restore Ecosystems like mangroves, salt marshes, microalgae and seagrass meadows to […]
Climate Solutions for the Forestry Sector
Climate Solutions for the Forestry Sector Video A video playlist titled ‘CS – Drawdown – 6 – Land Use’ from the ‘Murtugudde Climate Academy’ by Dr. Raghu Murtugudde. It consists of 9 short video lectures that summarise climate solutions from the Forestry Sector. The solutions are based on the book titled ‘Drawdown’ edited by Paul […]
Climate Change and the American Pika
Climate Change and the American Pika Video A video that explains the impact of climate change on the habitat and population of a species (specifically, the American Pika) and explores whether this species could be used as an indicator of climate change. Students will learn about climate-related factors that are important for the survival of […]
Survival Skills-Response of Organisms to Climate Change
Survival Skills-Response of Organisms to Climate Change Classroom/Laboratory Activity A classroom/laboratory activity to analyze the distribution of beetle, mammal, and plant species (for datasets from North America) in the past (based on fossil records), determine whether the same species exist today, and compare the past and present geographic ranges and ecosystems of these species. Students […]
Squirrel Species Distribution and Climate Change
Squirrel Species Distribution and Climate Change Classroom/Laboratory Activity A classroom/laboratory activity to examine and analyze squirrel species distribution and habitat data (from the USA) over time, and to interpret the possible relationship between climate change and changes in biodiversity. Students will analyze data for past and modern squirrel populations and habitats, and will then interpret […]
The Impact of Climate Change on Sex Determination in Sea Turtles
The Impact of Climate Change on Sex Determination in Sea Turtles Overview As a high school Biological Sciences teacher, you can use this set of computer-based tools to help you in teaching about chromosomal and environmental sex determination in various species, and the factors that influence sex determination in sea turtles. This lesson plan allows […]
Insect Behavior and Climate Change
Insect Behavior and Climate Change Overview As a high school or undergraduate Biological Sciences teacher, you can use these set of computer-based tools to help you in teaching about insects, insect biodiversity and the impact of climate change on insects and insect behavior. The lesson plan allows students to study about insects and the role […]
Pond Ecosystems and Climate Change
Pond Ecosystems and Climate Change Overview As an Undergraduate Biological Sciences teacher, you can use this set of computer based tools to enable students to develop a comprehensive understanding about the structure and function of an ecosystem, with a focus on hydrological ecosystem, and biotic and abiotic components of the ecosystem. You can do this […]
Climate Impacts on the Silkworm Life Cycle
Climate Impacts on the Silkworm Life Cycle Overview As an Undergraduate teacher of Biological Sciences or Agricultural Sciences , you can use this set of computer based tools to teach about mulberry silkworm rearing, silk production and the economical impact of climate change on the sericulture industry. This lesson plan will allow you to teach […]