Global Warming Frogs and Polar Bears By Clay O. and Julia F.

What is global warming? And why is it important?

Global Warming - When the Earth is getting warmer. It affects animals and us in different ways.

Biodiversity What is biodiversity?

Biodiversity - All of the different living species on Earth.

Threats to Biodiversity  Climate change  Arctic is getting warmer

Threats to Biodiversity PPollution, OOther human activities.: CCar driving DDevices charged by electricity PPesticides.

Let’s talk about frogs!  Frogs breathe through their lungs and skin.  Because of climate change they are at greater risk of getting a disease.  It’s called Chytrid Fungus and is killing them.

And Polar Bears!  Live in the Arctic  Ice helps them walk and find food at ice holes  Global warming melts the ice  Forces them to swim more  Uses their energy

And Other Creatures too!  Even butterflies  Less milkweed plants for food  Blooming seasons are changing

Will losing polar bears and frogs affect biodiversity?

Yes – They are part of the Global Food Chain Polar Bears: Predators: Human actions Prey:Seals Frogs: Predators:Snakes Prey:Flies

How can you help?

8 ways for better days 1. Unplug devices. 2. Use energy-saving light bulbs. 3. Turn off water when you brush your teeth. 4. Ride your bikes rather than being driven in a car. 5. Play outside instead of watching television or playing a video game. 6. Turn off the light when you leave a room. 7. Limit the amount of time you spend in a shower (save hot water). 8. Reduce, Reuse, and Recycle. © A project of Team Sideways Infinity, Lower Moreland School District,2013.

More  Visit 2.wikispaces.com/ 2.wikispaces.com/  Try one of the 8 ways  Ask your family to try one of the 8 ways  February 24 to February 28 – Complete the form

Adopt a Polar Bear!  First class with 100% participation in survey gets to adopt a polar bear  February 24 to February pro?sSource=base&kw=POLR30&gclid=CKuk9L799LQCFdKd4Aod3E QA7w

Resources   students students  ogs-the-thin-green-line/what-you-can-do-to- help-the-frogs/4842/ ogs-the-thin-green-line/what-you-can-do-to- help-the-frogs/4842/   