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 and discuss their findings.
Use this tool to help your students find answers to:
Describe the habitats for different squirrel species.
How has climate change affected squirrel species distribution over time?
About the Tool
Tool Name
What do Squirrels know about Climate Change?
Discipline
Biological Sciences
Topic(s) in Discipline
Biodiversity, Animal Diversity, Evolution and Behavior, Species and Speciation, Ecology, Populations, Zoogeography
Climate Topic
Climate and the Biosphere
Type of Tool
Laboratory Activity
Grade Level
High School, Undergraduate
Location
North America
USA
Language
English
Translation
Developed by
Beth Norman, Allan Ashworth, and Russell W. Graham
Hosted at
Teach the Earth, Science Education Research Center (SERC) at Carleton College
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