Contents
Preface
How the science of phenology and climate change are linked. The contents of the book and how to use it. Health and safety advice
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Chapter 1 - Exploring the science of phenology
Phenology and its historical and current relevance. How data is collected and used and how everyone can take part. Activities to introduce the concept of phenology
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Chapter 2 - What is climate change and why does it matter?
Explanations of climate change and the greenhouse effect. Why these changes matter to both wildlife and people
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Chapter 3 - Climate change winners and losers
Why some species may be winners or losers as a result of climate change. Using current evidence of species' responses to predict future trends
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Chapter 4 - Observations and Phenology: indoor learning
Improving scientific observation and analysis in the classroom
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Chapter 5 - Observations and phenology: outdoor learning
Making observations out of doors. Investigating and recording local biodiversity and its phenology
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Chapter 6 - Case studies
A practical exploration of the main themes that phenological records have demonstrated. These include changes to species' life cycles and their competitive advantage
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Chapter 7 - The future: what can we do...?
What has happened to climate in the past and how do we know? How can we predict future climate? What issues will arise? How can we all help with this problem?
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References and Bibliography
References for the supporting pages on this website
Bibliography
Resource Section
The book contains photocopiable pupil worksheets to support the activities in the book. All resources are also available in electronic form on the CDROM that accompanies the book