The importance of biodiversity
I can explain why it is important to maintain biodiversity and suggest how we might do this.
- Year 7
The importance of biodiversity
I can explain why it is important to maintain biodiversity and suggest how we might do this.
Lesson details
Key learning points
- Biodiversity is the number of different species that live in a place.
- Biodiversity is important as it keeps habitats healthy, and provides humans with food, medicines and other resources.
- Humans have a negative impact on biodiversity through habitat destruction and pollution of the environment.
- Humans can take action to help maintain biodiversity, such as through conservation activities.
- Genetic diversity can be conserved through seed banks and other forms of gene banks.
Keywords
Biodiversity - Biodiversity is the range of different living organisms (species) that live in a place.
Species - A species is a group of organisms that are able to reproduce with each other to produce offspring that are also able to reproduce.
Conservation - Conservation is the process of protecting biodiversity and the environment.
Gene bank - A gene bank is a collection of seeds, plants and animals which are stored to preserve genetic material for the future.
Common misconception
Biodiversity conservation can only take place in large natural habitats such as forests.
Biodiversity conservation can take place on a small scale, for example, by providing habitats in gardens and in urban areas.
Equipment
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Prior knowledge starter quiz
6 Questions
Q1.Which of the following describes what a food chain diagram is?
Q2.Which of the organisms in this food chain is an apex predator?
Q3.A is the place where an organism lives. It provides food, shelter and a place to reproduce.
Q4.Which of the following is an adaptation of an organism to keep warm in an arctic habitat?
Q5.Which of the following food chains is not correct?
Q6.How is this organism adapted to its environment?
Assessment exit quiz
6 Questions
Q1.Gene banks are a form of conservation. What are they?
Q2.Which of the following would decrease biodiversity?
Q3.A is a group of organisms that are able to reproduce with each other to produce offspring that are also able to reproduce.
Q4.Habitats with a greater number of species have greater __________.
Q5.Match the words with their meanings.
