Why is biodiversity such a hot issue? The tropics represent a fraction of the earth's surface area but are the epicenter of incredible plant and animal diversity. Join a Cornell University Naturalist Outreach student on this lively tour of the remarkable diversity found in tropical rainforrests. This beautiful STEM video brings to life core ideas from the Next Generation Science Standards. For more guides and worksheets on biodiversity and other topics see http://blogs.cornell.edu/naturalistoutreach/ and http://nys4h.cce.cornell.edu/Pages/default.aspx
This video is a co-production of Dr. Linda Rayor, NYS-4H, and Carol Jennings, Director of the Park Media Lab at Ithaca College. The video was produced, directed, and edited by students at Ithaca College.