2.1.2 Biodiversity

Biodiversity

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Biodiversity Padlet

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As we go through the lesson, follow along with the Padlet and put your thoughts and examples there!

Today, we will...

• Describe the role biodiversity has on an ecosystem

• Explain the importance of biodiversity from an economic, technological, and ecological perspective

Vocabulary

Extinction

Complete disapearance of a species

Biodiversity

All of the variety of life on Earth

Environment

A living thing's surroundings

All of the living and non-living things in an area Go to the padlet and post a GIF/Image to represent one of the vocabulary words!

Ecosystem

Ecosystems

ecosystems with Biodiversity

• Familiar with efforts to protect environments around the world?

• Why do they protect them?

Ecosystems

ecosystems with Biodiversity

• Biodiversity is the variety of life in an area
• What is an ecosystem with HIGH BIODIVERSITY?
• Can you think of an ecosystem with LOW BIODIVERSITY?
• Share your thoughts or pictures of ecosystems in the padlet!

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Why Does Biodiversity Matter to Me?

VIDEO

What are some potential impacts of decreased biodiversity? Use the video or infer other potential impacts and add them to the Padlet!

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Extinct Animals

Extinction and endangered

Extinction is a threat to biodiversity because it eliminates an entire species in an area! Many species not only directly benefit humans, but also benefit their ecosystems. What are some extinct or endangered animals? Add what you know to the padlet.

Economic Importance

57%

OF PRESCRIPTION DRUGS come from nature!

What other materials/resources come from plants or animals (other than food)? Add your thoughts to the Padlet!

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Technological Importance

Tech based on biodiversity

Nature has inspired many technologies we use today! Can you think of any other examples? Share them in the Padlet!

Ecological Importance

Ecosystems rely on biodiversity

• High biodiversity makes ecosystems more stable.
• Ecosystems are composed of organisms that serve unique roles within the environment.
• The loss of one species could have devastating impacts on the ecosystem!

What is most likely to happen to the health of an ecosystem if it becomes less diverse?

Today, we...

• Described the role biodiversity has on an ecosystem

• Explained the importance of biodiversity from an economic, technological, and ecological perspective

Taking Notes!

Don't forget to take notes! Using the workbook- page 40

Show Me What We Learned!

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Possible Answers:

• Reduced Food Supply

• Limited Access to Medicinal Ingredients

Possible Answers:

LOW Biodiversity:

HIGH Biodiversity:

• Coral Reefs
• Forests

• Fish tanks
• Deserts

Possible Answers:

• Papers
• Silks
• Dyes
• Adhesives
• Rubber
• Resins
• Furs

• Clothing
• Shelter
• Medicines
• Timber
• Fibers
• Fragrances