Using Map of Life to Investigate Species Ranges Shifts with Climate Change
Author(s): Courtney Campany
Shepherd University
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Summary:
Biodiversity databases, based on species occurrences, are now readily available for students to use a free of charge. These databases allow exploration of how species ranges shift through time. One of these tools, Map of Life, has integrated Shared…
Contents:
- Map Of Life Student Handout.docx(DOCX | 22 KB)
- Map_of_Life_Teachers_Notes.docx(DOCX | 21 KB)
- Powers and Jetz 2019 - Nature Climate Change. GLobal habitat loss and extinction risk of terrestrial vertebrates under future land use change scenariospdf( GLOBAL HABITAT LOSS AND EXTINCTION RISK OF TERRESTRIAL VERTEBRATES UNDER FUTURE LAND USE CHANGE SCENARIOSPDF | 3 MB)
- RCP_cheatsheet.pdf(PDF | 130 KB)
- SSP_cheatsheet.pdf(PDF | 715 KB)
- Map of Life | Map of Life
- License terms
Description
This module is appropriate for science classrooms, especially those ecology focused. The module uses the online tool, Map of Life, to guide students through exploration of species ranges, thermal tolerances and how different climate change projections might alter future species ranges. The module works best in the classroom, with small groups. However, it can easily be implemented in any class modality.
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- Campany, C. (2023). Using Map of Life to Investigate Species Ranges Shifts with Climate Change. QUBES Educational Resources. doi:10.25334/PJR9-ZD27