2. Global Warming and Biodiversity By Aviel R. and Nyah J.

3. What is biodiversity? Variety of different lives on Earth. Different ecosystems. Genetic ( Color of eyes and hair ) biodiversity.

4. Species Diversity How many species have been discovered? More than 1.7 million.

5. What Things are Humans Doing That are Hurting the Earth? Littering Producing products the we don’t need Using too much energy Polluting Driving cars

6. Frogs Frogs breathe through their skin Therefore, they breathe in any toxins in the air Frogs live on every continent but Antarctica Climate change is creating perfect environment for the Chytrid Fungus to grow This Fungus is responsible for killing over 200 species already Frogs need moisture to live, but the sun is drying up their water.

7. Frogs Source: http://www.iucnredlist.org/initiatives/amphibians/analysis/red-list-status#by_taxo_group

8. Polar Bears Polar Bears live in the Arctic: o Alaska o Canada o Greenland o Norway o Russia Sea Ice is their habitat So the loss of sea ice threatens their existence On May, 2008 – U.S. listed polar bears as a threatened species under the Endangered Species Act.

9. Polar Bears Source: http://www.polarbearsinternational.org/for-students/polar-bears-for-kids

10. Will losing polar bears and frogs affect biodiversity?

11. Yes! They are part of the Global Food Chain Polar Bears: What Hurts Them: Human actions What They Hunt: Seals Frogs: What Hurts Them: Snakes What They Hunt: Flies and Insects

12. Philly Zoo Expert Speaks!

13. How Can You Help?

14. 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. 8 Ways For Better Days

15. To Help Out More, Visit http://8waysforbetterdays.wikispaces.com/ http://8waysforbetterdays.wikispaces.com/ Try one of the 8 ways for better days Ask your family to try one of the 8 ways for better days February 24 to February 28 – Complete this form

16. Adopt a Polar Bear! First class with 100% participation in survey wins February 24 to February 28 http://www.shopnwf.org/2780-POLR30-Adopt-a-Polar-Bear-- 30.pro?sSource=base&kw=POLR30&gclid=CKuk9L799LQCFdKd4Aod3EQA7w

17. Resources www.phillyzoo.org http://www.polarbearsinternational.org/for-students http://www.pbs.org/wnet/nature/episodes/frogs- the-thin-green-line/what-you-can-do-to-help-the- frogs/4842/ http://www.pbs.org/wnet/nature/episodes/frogs- the-thin-green-line/what-you-can-do-to-help-the- frogs/4842/ http://www.aza.org/frogwatch/ http://www.eia.gov/kids/energy.cfm?page=3