the place where an organism lives, which provides the organism with food, shelter and a place to reproduce

a feature that organisms have to help them live and survive in a particular place

the range of different living organisms (species) in an ecosystem

the characteristics of species gradually change over time, sometimes forming new species; this process is called evolution

Impacts of climate change on biodiversity

Science

Agriculture and habitat loss

Deforestation affects the carbon and water cycles

Climate change and food production

Advantages and disadvantages of plastic food packaging

Pupils will learn about biomass transfer including calculating the efficiency of transfers between trophic levels. They will learn about human impacts on the environment, food security and biotechnology to help maintain biodiversity and achieve food security.

In the Climate change and greenhouse gases unit, pupils learnt about greenhouse gas emissions from transport and industry, and the use of renewable energy resources and changes to transport infrastructure that could reduce emissions.

In this unit pupils learn about the impact of agriculture and deforestation on biodiversity, and to more thoroughly consider the effects of climate change on biodiversity and food production.

Climate change and biodiversity

a feature that helps a species to live and thrive in its habitat

the range of different species in an ecosystem

Match each word to its correct definition.

True or false? Most species are adapted to live in many different habitats with many different conditions.

Laura: Some species may be less well adapted to live in the new conditions.

Sofia: None of the species will be affected by it.

Who is correct about what will happen if the conditions in a habitat change?

Extreme weather events are becoming more common due to climate change. Droughts will kill plants that are not adapted to …

Some, but not all, species can survive climate change by moving to a new habitat. This movement is called {{}}.

True or false? All species will be able to evolve new adaptations quickly to help them survive climate change.

Features that enable a species to live and thrive in its habitat are called __________ .

Which organism has adaptations that allow it to be camouflaged?

Jun: It’s the adaptations that a species has.

Lucas: It’s how many individuals of one species are present.

Sam: It’s the range of different species present in an area.

Who explains correctly what biodiversity is?

A long-term shift in weather patterns is called __________ change.

… climate change is not really happening.

… climate change is being caused by human activities.

… climate change is causing increases in biodiversity.

On the basis of the available evidence, 99% of scientists believe that …

Most scientists agree that climate change is being caused by human emissions of gases that enhance the {{}} effect.

Impacts of climate change on biodiversity

Lesson outcome