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Middle School Climate Change Unit
Presented in partnership with the Arizona Geographic Alliance
Download Free in March, 2010!
This interdisciplinary unit focuses on recent Bark Beetle infestations
as evidence of climate change in the Arizona high country. Rising
temperatures, drought and human impact have all contributed to
dramatic infestations. This is a real exploration using custom maps,
historic and current precipitation and temperature data, and local
research to learn about Arizona climate change, forest health, and
bark beetles. Students will interpret data, identify patterns and make
predictions. Students will also have the opportunity to collect and
submit data to Arizona citizen science projects.
Watch video about the Bark Beetle in Arizona!
Presented in partnership with the Arizona Geographic Alliance
Download Free in March, 2010!
This interdisciplinary unit focuses on recent Bark Beetle infestations
as evidence of climate change in the Arizona high country. Rising
temperatures, drought and human impact have all contributed to
dramatic infestations. This is a real exploration using custom maps,
historic and current precipitation and temperature data, and local
research to learn about Arizona climate change, forest health, and
bark beetles. Students will interpret data, identify patterns and make
predictions. Students will also have the opportunity to collect and
submit data to Arizona citizen science projects.
Watch video about the Bark Beetle in Arizona!
Educator Resources
Google-based mapping system
for the WMO Weather &
Climate Extremes & symbols
key (created by Libby Wentz
and her ASU GIS students)
National Oceanic and
Atmospheric Administration
Google-based mapping system
for the WMO Weather &
Climate Extremes & symbols
key (created by Libby Wentz
and her ASU GIS students)
National Oceanic and
Atmospheric Administration