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How Climate Change Will Affect Birds in Maine

Provided by: Audubon |Published on: August 9, 2023

Articles/Websites Grades 6-8, 9-12, ap-college

Synopsis

This article is filled with interactive maps and graphs, data, and colorful images that show the vulnerability of bird species in Maine with different levels of warming.
It also discusses the number of species at risk by ecosystem type, climate policies, and the risks that may put humans and birds in danger throughout the state.
This article shows that multiple species will be highly vulnerable to statewide extinction if global temperatures increase by a 3 degrees Celsius.

Subjects: Biology, Earth and Space Sciences

Authors: National Audubon Society

Region: North America, USA - Northeast, United States, Maine

Languages: English

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Additional Prerequisites

Students should understand how increases in global average temperatures can affect animals and plants.
If students want to learn about other states, they should scroll down to the "Search Another Location" section.

Differentiation

This resource could supplement a lesson about the importance of biodiversity and healthy ecosystems.
This resource could augment a classroom discussion on the strategies humans could employ to lower greenhouse gas emissions.
This resource could enhance a classroom discussion on the Maine government's effectiveness at dealing with climate change.
This resource could support a classroom discussion where students compare different states by their climate risks.
Younger students could compare the number of threatened species with 1.5 degrees warming vs. 3 degrees warming and then select a bird to learn about that is threatened with extinction.

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