ES Module 7 : Biodiversity and Conservation
Lesson 1 : Our Planet of LifeStandard(s): SC.912.L.17.11
Objective(s): (1) Differentiate the components of biodiversity, (2) Explain two ways in which biodiversity waries across groups or geography, (3) Describe the economic benefits of biodiversity. Essential Question: What is biodiversity? Vocabulary: biodiversity, species diversity, genetic diversity, ecosystem diversity Assignment(s): Cornell Notes 7-1; Our Planet of Life GP & IP |
Lesson 2 : Extinction and Biodiversity LossStandard(s): SC.912.L.15.3
Objective(s): (1) Describe how biodiversity is monitored and explain current biodiversity trends, (2) List the major causes of biodiversity loss. Essential Question: Why is global biodiversity decreasing? Vocabulary: extirpation, endangered species, threatened species, habitat fragmentation, poaching Assignment(s): Cornell Notes 7-2; Extinction and Biodiversity Loss IP |
Lesson 3 : Protecting BiodiversityStandard(s): SC.912.N.4.2
Objective(s): (1) Explain legal actions nations can take to protect biodiversity, (2) explain the goal of Species Survival Plans, (3) Describe three strategies for managing whole ecosystems and habitats. Essential Question: How can we protect and preserve biodiversity? Vocabulary: Endangered Species Act (ESA), captive breeding, Species Survival Plan (SSP), biodiversity hotspot Assignment(s): Cornell Notes 7-3; Protecting Biodiversity IP |