Importance of Biodiversity Lesson

Created by Teacher(s): Emily Townsend|Published on: October 14, 2022

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K12

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In this lesson, students learn about habitats and how plants, prey, and predators interact based on their needs. Students see how factors like warming temperatures and human interactions can alter habitats and affect wildlife.

Inquire: Students watch trail camera clips to note the biodiversity in a habitat.

Investigate: Students play the Biodiversity Game to simulate the interactions between living things.

Inspire: Students sketch a picture showing an interaction they had during the game and explain it using cause and effect language.

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Subjects: Biology

Duration: 1 hour 30 minutes

Region: Global

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Emily Townsend

K-8 ELL Teacher

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