NYBG Scientists Discover 22 New Species in 2023
Provided by: New York Botanical Garden|Published on: February 14, 2024
Grades: 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12
Type: Articles/Websites
Subjects: Biology, English Language Arts
Authors: Cosette Patternson
Region: North America, USA - Northeast, United States, Global, New York, New York City
Languages: English
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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.
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.
This resource from the New York Botanical Garden (NYBG) details how scientists at NYBG described 22 new species and five new genera in 2023 and explains the importance of systematics to conservation. The resource features clear text with all content-specific terms in boldface with definitions of each. Several excellent sources are linked, including one peer-reviewed letter and a blog that features photos and descriptions of all of the new species described by NYBG scientists in 2023. This resource is recommended for teaching.
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