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Students will learn that climate change destroys habitats and limits biodiversity.
Teachers can adapt this lesson for virtual learning by presenting the PowerPoint over Zoom or sharing it on a virtual platform.
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Teachers must create a free account to access the materials.
Teachers may want to go over this handout on analyzing media messages before students complete the worksheet.
The lesson plan refers to a "constructivist media decoding process;" these materials will help teachers to understand the goals and design of the lesson.
Differentiation
Students can respond to questions individually or in small groups before discussing the questions as a class.
Biology classes can research invasive species in local ecosystems. Students could discuss how the invasive species are making it difficult for native species to survive.
Other resources on this topic include this interactive mapping tool that shows the restoration potential for sites around the world, this video about the importance of biodiversity, and this TED-Ed video on the need for ecosystem and species diversity.
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Project Look Sharp
Project Look Sharp is a nonprofit, mission-driven outreach program of Ithaca College. Their mission is to help K-16 educators enhance students' critical thinking, metacognition, and civic engagement through media literacy materials and professional development.
