NYBG Scientists Discover 22 New Species in 2023
Provided by: New York Botanical Garden |Published on: February 14, 2024
Articles/Websites Grades 6-8, 9-12
Synopsis
- This article describes the importance of tracking biodiversity to comprehend the extent of climate change impacts on ecosystems.
- Students will learn that in 2023, curators described 22 new species and immediately concentrated on their conservation and survival.
- Students will also learn about the scientific process for tracking and classifying biodiversity and naming species.
Subjects: Biology, English Language Arts
Authors: Cosette Patternson
Region: North America, USA - Northeast, United States, Global, New York, New York City
Languages: English
Teaching Materials
Positives
- The article is brief, with visual representations so students can read and analyze it in one class period.
- Essential vocabulary words are bolded for ease of use.
Additional Prerequisites
- Vocabulary is rigorous, so a definition list or graphic organizer will be helpful.
- Students and teachers can share this article via social media.
- Students may benefit from understanding taxonomy and biodiversity before reading the article.
Differentiation
- The article includes links to related content, archived blogs, and categories of other articles in the resource blog.
- Science teachers can utilize the article to review taxonomy since the hierarchy of classification ranks is listed.
- English teachers can have students read the article and research new and soon-to-be-extinct species.
- Students will benefit from examples of species' taxonomic position and examples of phylogenic trees.
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