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Investigating Bark Beetles in Arizona
Middle School Unit
Download Free in November 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!
Middle School Unit
Download Free in November 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!
Communicating
Climate Change
Classroom Activities
Download Free in
September 2010!
These hands-on activities
will help your students
understand the basics of
climate change. For the
educator? Extensive
background information
and pictures.
Climate Change
Classroom Activities
Download Free in
September 2010!
These hands-on activities
will help your students
understand the basics of
climate change. For the
educator? Extensive
background information
and pictures.