Positives

• This article helps Connecticut students understand how climate change impacts their local ecosystems.
• The article also touches on how SLAMM data will aid municipalities in New York State.
  

Additional Prerequisites

• The "UConn CLEAR website" link does not work.
• It may be helpful if students understand the connection between sea level rise and climate change.
• Students should know the terms used to describe the habitats in the map legend.

Differentiation

• This article can fit within a larger unit on climate change adaptation or land management.
• Students can use this article for a research project on wetland ecosystems in the United States.
• This article can support a lesson on the impact of sea level rise on coastal communities.
• This article can enhance a classroom activity where students analyze a SLAMM viewer and draw scientific conclusions.
• Students can use this article to learn about climate projections and their significance.