Contents
How to Use This Book
Climate Change Case Studies (Chapters 5–10): Their Focus, Use, and Curriculum Connections
About the Authors
Acknowledgments
Part I—The Science
of Climate Change
INTRODUCTION
References
CHAPTER 1—CLIMATE AND LIFE
Climate Basics
The Biological Role of Climate
The Enhanced Greenhouse Effect
References
CHAPTER 2—EARTH’S CHANGING CLIMATE
How Is Climate Change Detected?
What Is the Evidence for Climate Change?
Why Is Climate Change Occurring?
Why Is Climate Change Important?
References
CHAPTER 3—BIOLOGICAL EFFECTS OF CLIMATE CHANGE
How Are Biological Effects Detected?
How Have Biological Systems Changed?
Climate Change in the Classroom
References
CHAPTER 4—QUICK GUIDE TO CLIMATE
How Earth’s Climate Works
How Earth’s Climate Is Changing
How Climate Change Is Affecting Living Things
Frequently Asked Questions
References
Part II—Climate Change Case Studies
CONNECTIONS TO STANDARDS
References
CHAPTER 5—NOW YOU “SEA” ICE, NOW YOU DON’T: Penguin communities shift on the Antarctic Peninsula
TEACHER PAGES
At a Glance
Introduction
Warming Climate, Waning Sea Ice
Teaching Notes
References
STUDENT PAGES
Student Page 5.1: Specialist Fact Sheet
Student Page 5.2: Ornithologists (Adélie Penguin Data Set)
Student Page 5.3: Oceanographers (Sea Ice Data Set)
Student Page 5.4: Meteorologists (Winter Snow Data Set)
Student Page 5.5: Marine Ecologists (Chinstrap Penguin Data Set)
Student Page 5.6: Fisheries Biologists (Krill Data Set)
Student Page 5.7: Specialist Group Report Sheet
CHAPTER 6—POPULATION PERIL: Polar bears decline in the Canadian Arctic
TEACHER PAGES
At a Glance
Introduction
Ice Is Life
Going, Going, Gone?
Teaching Notes
References
STUDENT PAGES
Student Page 6.1: Scenario and Polar Bear 101
Student Page 6.2: Arriving in Churchill
Student Page 6.3: Effect of Fire on Polar Bear Dens
Student Page 6.4: Capturing and Collaring Polar Bears
Student Page 6.5: Extinction?
CHAPTER 7—CARRION: IT’S WHAT’S FOR DINNER Wolves reduce the impact of climate change
TEACHER PAGES
At a Glance
Introduction
Wolves as Keystones
Winter on the Northern Range
Let It Snow!
Teaching Notes
References
STUDENT PAGES
Student Page 7.1Meet Dr. Chris Wilmers
CHAPTER 8—RIGHT PLACE, WRONG TIME
Phenological mismatch in the Mediterranean
TEACHER PAGES
At a Glance
Introduction
Timing Is Everything
Teaching Notes
References
STUDENT PAGES
Student Page 8.1: Reporting Form
Student Page 8.2: Consensus Form
Student Page 8.3: Data Sets
CHAPTER 9—AH-CHOO! Pollen allergies increase in the Northern Hemisphere
TEACHER PAGES
At a Glance
Introduction
Gesundheit!
Faster, Longer, and More Severe
Teaching Notes
References
STUDENT PAGES
Student Page 9.1: Scenario
Student Page 9.2: Procedure
Student Page 9.3: Planning Worksheet
Student Page 9.4: Peer Review Form
Student Page 9.5: Data Folder and Internet Resources
CHAPTER 10—CRUEL, CRUEL SUMMER
Heat waves increase from pole to pole
TEACHER PAGES
At a Glance
Introduction
Too Hot to Handle
Who’s at Risk?
Hot Versus Cold
Making Science and Math Relevant
Teaching Notes
References
STUDENT PAGES
Student Page 10.1: Scenario Letter
Student Page 10.2: Epidemiology 101
Student Page 10.3: Research Questions and Expectations
APPENDIX 10.1: EXAMPLES OF DATA ANALYSIS FOR “CRUEL, CRUEL SUMMER”
Question 1: How Are Mortality Rates in Our Area Related to Temperature?
Question 2: Is Heat-Related Mortality Risk Higher in Early Summer or Late Summer?
Question 3: Does the Homicide Rate in Our Area Increase During Hot Years?
Question 4: Is There an Increase in Mortality Risk Due to Infectious Disease
During Heat Waves?
Glossary
Index