How Did Past Climate Change Influence Today's Plants?

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California Academy of Sciences

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Classroom Material

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Science

Grade Levels

Grade 9 Grade 10 Grade 11 Grade 12 Post-Secondary

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Classroom Teacher / Educator

Standards

Next Generation Science Standards

HS-LS4-5 Evaluate the evidence supporting claims that changes in environmental conditions may result in: (1) increases in the number of individuals of some species, (2) the emergence of new species over time, and (3) the extinction of other species.

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How Did Past Climate Change Influence Today's Plants?

How does the environment affect species? Looking at juniper and cypress trees, Dr. Nathalie Nagalingum shares their history and how they evolved during a cold and dry period in Earth's history. She also explores how current climate change might affect these trees and other plants.

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California Academy of Sciences