The interactive map has a key where additional information given.
The "What Can We Do?" section lists ways that conservationists can maintain habitat connectivity to improve the ability of species to move to more suitable habitat.
Prerequisites
The map data is currently only available for the Western Hemisphere.
Differentiation & Implementation
Advanced students can be asked to brainstorm reasons why animals might follow the patterns identified.
Students who need additional support can read the map key with teacher guidance and discuss the "What Can We Do" section with a partner.
Other resources about the effects of climate change on animals include this news article, this NASA article, and this video.
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About the Partner Provider
The Nature Conservancy
The Nature Conservancy is a global environmental nonprofit working to create a world where people and nature can thrive. The Nature Conservancy has grown to become one of the most effective and wide-reaching environmental organizations in the world.
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