Could Climate Change Impact the Mosquito-Human Disease Ecosystem?
Grade Range
6th-12th
Group Size
1-2 students
Active Time
2-3 hours
Total Time
2-3 hours
Area of Science
Zoology
Big Data
Key Concepts
Weather, climate, data analysis
Learning Objectives
- Develop a research-based hypothesis about the effect of climate on mosquito populations.
- Analyze data and determine whether it supports the hypothesis.
Credits
Ben Finio, PhD, Science Buddies
![]() OverviewScientists are concerned that climate change could cause the spread of mosquito populations that carry diseases like malaria, West Nile virus, Zika virus, and dengue fever. In this lesson plan, your students will access real-world data on mosquitoes at different locations throughout the United States, and examine the effects of temperature on mosquito populations. Remote learning adaptation: This lesson plan can be conducted remotely. Students can work independently on the Explore section of the lesson plan using the Student Worksheet as a guide. The Engage and Reflect sections can either be dropped entirely, done in writing remotely, or be conducted over a video chat. NGSS AlignmentThis lesson helps students prepare for these Next Generation Science Standards Performance Expectations:
Materials
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Grade Range
6th-12th
Group Size
1-2 students
Active Time
2-3 hours
Total Time
2-3 hours
Area of Science
Zoology
Big Data
Key Concepts
Weather, climate, data analysis
Credits
Ben Finio, PhD, Science Buddies
Learning Objectives
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