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