Warming Up to Adaptation: Everglades National Park

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Grades6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12Biology, Earth and Space Sciences

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What it is

This video introduces students to the climate change effects on Everglades National Park and the Florida Bay Area.
The video discusses the impacts of sea level rise, hurricanes, and the adaptation measures the park service has taken to protect the park and its resources.

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Positives

Students will learn about the sustainable and accessible enhancements made to the park after two hurricanes damaged the park.
Included in the description section is an audio-described version, along with links to other related adaptation videos.

Additional Prerequisites

Students should be familiar with the basic terms of climate change, sea level rise, and adaptation.
Prior to showing this video, students can watch the Warming Up to Adaptation: Series Introduction.

Differentiation

Before viewing the video, students can conduct research on the impacts of climate change on National Parks.
Students can be grouped and asked to research the differences between adaptation and mitigation, and then write a summary or present to the class.
Beyond The Dead Zone is another resource to consider using on this topic, where students will watch two videos and complete activities on the topic of human impacts on Everglades National Park.

From the scientist review

The video spotlights smart solutions to adapt to the impact of sea level rise and extreme weather events on Flamingo Visitor's Center at Everglades National Park. Strategies like eco-tents and smart infrastructure are appropriate to manage potential climate risks.This resource is recommended for teaching.

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Grades: 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12
Subjects: Biology, Earth and Space Sciences
Format: YouTube Video
Language: English
Location: North America, North America > United States, North America > United States > Florida
Provider: National Park Service
Authors: National Park Service
Published: April 27, 2021
Last updated: July 16, 2026
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Standards alignment · MS-ESS3-4. + 29 more

Core

Core Standards legacy

MS-ESS3-4.MS-ESS3-4. Construct an argument supported by evidence for how increases in human population and per-capita consumption of natural resources impact Earth's systems.
MS-ESS3-5.MS-ESS3-5. Ask questions to clarify evidence of the factors that have caused the rise in global temperatures over the past century.
CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.SL.6.2CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.SL.6.2 Interpret information presented in diverse media and formats (e.g., visually, quantitatively, orally) and explain how it contributes to a topic, text, or issue under study.
HS-LS2-6.HS-LS2-6. Evaluate the claims, evidence, and reasoning that the complex interactions in ecosystems maintain relatively consistent numbers and types of organisms in stable conditions, but changing conditions may result in a new ecosystem.
CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.RST.11-12.7CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.RST.11-12.7 Integrate and evaluate multiple sources of information presented in diverse formats and media (e.g., quantitative data, video, multimedia) in order to address a question or solve a problem.

New Jersey Climate Education Hub

New Jersey Climate Education Hub Standards legacy

HS-LS2-6.HS-LS2-6. Evaluate claims, evidence, and reasoning that the complex interactions in ecosystems maintain relatively consistent numbers and types of organisms in stable conditions, but changing conditions may result in a new ecosystem.
SL.II.6.2SL.II.6.2 Interpret information presented in diverse media and formats (e.g., visually, quantitatively, orally) and explain how it contributes to a topic, text, or issue under study.

Oregon Climate Education Hub

Oregon Climate Education Hub Standards legacy

6.SL.26.SL.2 Interpret information presented in diverse media and formats and explain how it contributes to a topic, text, or issue under study.
11-12.RST.711-12.RST.7 Integrate and evaluate multiple sources of information presented in diverse formats and media in order to address a question or solve a problem.
HS.LS2.6HS.LS2.6 Evaluate claims, evidence, and reasoning that the complex interactions in ecosystems maintain relatively consistent numbers and types of organisms in stable conditions, but changing conditions may result in a new ecosystem.

Wisconsin Climate Education Hub

Wisconsin Climate Education Hub Standards legacy

HS-LS2-6.HS-LS2-6. Evaluate the claims, evidence, and reasoning that the complex interactions in ecosystems maintain relatively consistent numbers and types of organisms in stable conditions, but changing conditions may result in a new ecosystem.
SL.6.2SL.6.2 Interpret information presented in diverse media and formats and explain how it contributes to a topic, text, or issue under study.

Maine Climate Education Hub

Maine Climate Education Hub Standards legacy

HS-LS2-6HS-LS2-6 Evaluate the claims, evidence, and reasoning that the complex interactions in ecosystems maintain relatively consistent numbers and types of organisms in stable conditions, but changing conditions may result in a new ecosystem.
SL.6-8.2SL.6-8.2 Integrate and evaluate information presented in diverse media and formats, including point of view, reasoning, and use of evidence and rhetoric.

New York Climate Education Hub

New York Climate Education Hub Standards legacy

HS-LS2-6.HS-LS2-6. Evaluate the claims, evidence, and reasoning that the complex interactions in ecosystems maintain relatively consistent numbers and types of organisms in stable conditions, but changing conditions may result in a new ecosystem.
6SL2:6SL2: Interpret information presented in diverse formats (e.g., including visual, quantitative, and oral) and explain how it relates to a topic, text, or issue under study.

Connecticut Climate Education Hub

Connecticut Climate Education Hub Standards legacy

CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.SL.6.2CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.SL.6.2 Interpret information presented in diverse media and formats (e.g., visually, quantitatively, orally) and explain how it contributes to a topic, text, or issue under study.
CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.RST.11-12.7CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.RST.11-12.7 Integrate and evaluate multiple sources of information presented in diverse formats and media (e.g., quantitative data, video, multimedia) in order to address a question or solve a problem.
MS-ESS3-4.MS-ESS3-4. Construct an argument supported by evidence for how increases in human population and per-capita consumption of natural resources impact Earth’s systems.
MS-ESS3-5.MS-ESS3-5. Ask questions to clarify evidence of the factors that have caused the rise in global temperatures over the past century.
HS-LS2-6.HS-LS2-6. Evaluate claims, evidence, and reasoning that the complex interactions in ecosystems maintain relatively consistent numbers and types of organisms in stable conditions, but changing conditions may result in a new ecosystem.

ECCLPs Climate Education Hub

ECCLPs Climate Education Hub Standards legacy

HS-LS2-6.HS-LS2-6. Evaluate claims, evidence, and reasoning that the complex interactions in ecosystems maintain relatively consistent numbers and types of organisms in stable conditions, but changing conditions may result in a new ecosystem.

Michigan Climate Education Hub

Michigan Climate Education Hub Standards legacy

HS-LS2-6HS-LS2-6 Evaluate the claims, evidence, and reasoning that the complex interactions in ecosystems maintain relatively consistent numbers and types of organisms in stable conditions, but changing conditions may result in a new ecosystem.
SL.6.2.SL.6.2. Interpret information presented in diverse media and formats (e.g., visually, quantitatively, orally) and explain how it contributes to a topic, text, or issue under study.
RSLSTS.11-12.7.RSLSTS.11-12.7. Integrate and evaluate multiple sources of information presented in diverse formats and media (e.g., quantitative data, video, multimedia) in order to address a question or solve a problem.

Illinois Climate Education

Illinois Climate Education Standards legacy

SL.6.2.SL.6.2. Interpret information presented in diverse media and formats (e.g., visually, quantitatively, orally) and explain how it contributes to a topic, text, or issue under study.
RST.11-12.7.RST.11-12.7. Integrate and evaluate multiple sources of information presented in diverse formats and media (e.g., quantitative data, video, multimedia) in order to address a question or solve a problem.
MS-ESS3-4.MS-ESS3-4. Construct an argument supported by evidence for how increases in human population and per-capita consumption of natural resources impact Earth’s systems.
MS-ESS3-5.MS-ESS3-5. Ask questions to clarify evidence of the factors that have caused the rise in global temperatures over the past century.
HS-LS2-6.HS-LS2-6. Evaluate claims, evidence, and reasoning that the complex interactions in ecosystems maintain relatively consistent numbers and types of organisms in stable conditions, but changing conditions may result in a new ecosystem.

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