Migration, Climate Change, Adaptation, and Evolution Discussion

February 18, 2018 Ms. D

Hello Everyone,

As we continue to talk about the animals you have chosen, the biomes they live in, and their migration routes, we will discuss the following questions:

How are animal migratory routes impacted by human activity and climate change?
What kind of adaptations does the animal have to survive in their biome and to get the food they need?
What is evolution and how is it different from adaptation?

I have posted some new videos to consider as you think about this, below. Also, there are some videos about human migration routes and refugees, two things we have talked about in class. Spend 20 minutes reviewing these at home and then post a question for us. You will have some time in class to view these videos and to discuss these topics with peers, as well. Make sure you have earbuds or headphones to use in class.

Climate Change, Animal Adaptations, Animal Migration:

YouTube DW Climate Change and Animals

YouTube TedEd Can Animals Adapt to Climate Change?

YouTube National Audubon Society Climate Change and Birds

YouTube DW How Does Climate Change Affect Animals?

YouTube Basics About Animal Adaptations

YouTube Cornell University Naturalist Outreach Program Winter Adaptations

YouTube Animal Adaptations Overview PowerPoint

YouTube The Economist Warming Oceans and Marine Species Migration

YouTube Cornell University Naturalist Outreach Program Bird Feeding Adaptations

YouTube Cornell University Naturalist Outreach Program Bird Migration

YouTube KQED Quest The Great Migration (birds)