Acadia National Park

• This article and video describe the changes happening in Acadia National Park due to climate change, how the park is responding to those changes, basics about climate change, and what can be done to protect Acadia National Park from future damage.
• It highlights specific projects underway and species in Maine that are impacted by the extreme precipitation and weather conditions occurring today.
  

Positives

• An audio description of the visual elements is included with the video for visually impaired students.
• The article contains a number of nonfiction elements that will help students comprehend the content and organize their notes about the topics.
  

Additional Prerequisites

• Students should be able to read maps and have a basic understanding of global warming or the greenhouse effect.
  

Differentiation

• Science classes and environmental clubs could consider taking a field trip to Acadia National Park to investigate the changes and projects discussed.
• Biology classes can use this article to supplement lessons about invasive species, ecosystem disruptions, biodiversity, or habitat conservation.
• Advanced students could use this resource to supplement research about the many impacts of climate change on people and nature.
• Consider having students choose one climate issue occurring in Acadia National Park to write about or present as a poster, song, or multimedia project.
• Teachers can use this resource in conjunction with the lesson, Climate Change and National Parks.

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