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MODUULI 3

Biologisen Monimuotoisuuden Häviämisen Syyt ja Seuraukset

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ACTIVITY N.2

ACTIVITY N.1

ACTIVITY N.3

What kind of practical activities (NFE) are you going to implement in order to transmit the knowledge?

Activity N.1

Activity Title “Biodiversity Impact Mapping”

Session Description

Learn Check /Debriefing

Main Aim

NFE methods

tOOLS

Tips For The Trainer

Materials and preparation

Handouts

What kind of practical activities (NFE) are you going to implement in order to transmit the knowledge?

Activity N.2

Activity Title “Biodiversity Pictionary Relay”

Session Description

Learn Check /Debriefing

Main Aim

NFE methods

tOOLS

Tips For The Trainer

Materials and preparation

Handouts

What kind of practical activities (NFE) are you going to implement in order to transmit the knowledge?

Activity N.3

Activity Title “Species Role-Playing”

Session Description

Learn Check /Debriefing

Main Aim

NFE methods

tOOLS

Tips For The Trainer

Materials and preparation

Handouts

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Viitteet

TutorChase. What human activities are the major threats to biodiversity?

Study Smarter. Human Impact on Biodiversity.

The Royal Society. Human Impact on Biodiversity.

LibreTexts. Threats to Biodiversity.

UNEP(United Nations Environment Programme). Five Drivers of the Nature Crisis.

Cool Geography. Amazon Case Study.

Britannica. Ecological Effects of Biodiversity Loss.

Tools

• Large sheets of paper or a whiteboard
• Markers, colored pens, or sticky notes

Learn Check /Debriefing

Facilitate a casual debriefing session where participants share funny moments, observations, and reflections on biodiversity terms.

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Materials and preparation

• Materials and Preparation:
• Create species cards with images and basic information about different species that can be found in the ecosystem (e.g., predator, prey, pollinator, decomposer, etc.).
• Develop role descriptions for each species, including details about their behavior, diet, and interactions with other species.
• Arrange a designated play area or space where participants can move and interact freely.
• Prepare enough species cards for all participants, ensuring diversity in the types of species.

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Tips For The Trainer

• Encourage participants to fully embody the characteristics and behaviors of their assigned species during the role-play.
• Use this activity to help participants understand the intricate web of interactions within an ecosystem and how biodiversity contributes to its health and stability.
• Stress the importance of cooperation and collaboration among species to illustrate the concept of mutual dependencies.

Learn Check /Debriefing

Facilitate a group discussion where participants share insights gained from the maps, focusing on the interconnections between different human activities and their cumulative impact on biodiversity.

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ACTIVITY 3: Species Role-Playing

Herbivore (e.g., Giraffe): Behavior: Graze on vegetation, be cautious of predators. Interaction: Simulate feeding on plants and demonstrate how herbivores contribute to plant control and growth. Omnivore (e.g., Bear): Behavior: Eat both plants and animals. Interaction: Engage with both plant-eating and carnivorous participants. Highlight the adaptability of omnivores in their diet. Carnivore (e.g., Lion): Behavior: Hunt for prey, maintain territory. Interaction: Approach herbivores and simulate hunting behaviors. Demonstrate the role of carnivores in controlling herbivore populations. Mutualistic Symbiont (e.g., Bee and Flower): Behavior: Interact positively with another species. Interaction: Collaborate with a pollinator or another participant to showcase mutualistic relationships in nature. Keystone Species (e.g., Elephant): Behavior: Have a significant impact on the ecosystem. Interaction: Demonstrate how the presence or absence of the keystone species affects the dynamics of the ecosystem.

Here are examples of species roles with associated behaviors and interactions for the "Species Role-Playing" activity: Predator (e.g., Wolf): Behavior: Move stealthily, hunt for prey. Interaction: Approach herbivores and simulate hunting behaviors. Demonstrate how the predator relies on herbivores for food. Prey (e.g., Rabbit): Behavior: Graze, be cautious of predators. Interaction: Move around the play area, keeping an eye out for predators. If approached by a predator, simulate fleeing or seeking protection. Pollinator (e.g., Bee): Behavior: Move between flowers, collect nectar. Interaction: Interact with participants acting as flowers. Demonstrate the essential role of pollinators in plant reproduction. Decomposer (e.g., Fungi): Behavior: Break down "dead" organic matter. Interaction: Approach participants acting as dead plant or animal matter. Demonstrate the recycling role of decomposers.

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Learning Objectives

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Session Description

Ice Breaking: Biodiversity Simon Says

1. Introduce the "Biodiversity Simon Says" game.
2. Briefly explain key biodiversity terms or concepts.
3. Select one participant as "Simon."
4. "Simon" issues commands related to biodiversity, e.g., "Show me your best tree pose."
5. Participants follow commands only if preceded by "Simon says." Ignore commands without "Simon says."

Biodiversity Impact Mapping

1. Introduce the concept of impact mapping, emphasizing the interconnected nature of biodiversity impacts.
2. Divide participants into small groups.
3. Assign each group a specific human activity contributing to biodiversity loss (e.g., deforestation, pollution, overexploitation).
4. Each group collaboratively creates a visual map illustrating the direct and indirect impacts of their assigned activity on biodiversity.
5. After a designated time, groups present their maps to the larger group, explaining the relationships and consequences depicted.

Duration: 60-90 minutes. Target group: 15-30 participants aged 18-30

Tips For The Trainer

• Encourage participants to embrace the fun and creativity of the activity.
• Emphasize the importance of a positive and supportive atmosphere.
• Use this activity as a playful break within the module.

• Pictionary Relay:

1. Teams take turns sending one member to the whiteboard to draw the assigned word or phrase.
2. The drawing participant has a limited time (e.g., 60 seconds) to illustrate the term without using any letters or verbal cues.

• Guessing Relay:

1. After the time limit, the drawing participant returns to their team, and the next team member takes a turn guessing based on the drawing.
2. Teams continue the relay until all members have had a chance to draw and guess.

• Scoring and Laughter:

1. Award points for each correct guess and encourage lighthearted commentary and laughter throughout the activity.

• Reflective Discussion:

1. Conclude the activity with a brief discussion on the humorous interpretations, fostering a relaxed and positive learning atmosphere.

Duration: 60-90 minutes. Target group: 20-40 participants aged 18-30

Session Description

Ice Breaking: Biodiversity Hot Seat

1. Prepare a list of terms related to human activities contributing to biodiversity loss.
2. Arrange chairs in a circle, with one chair designated as the "hot seat."
3. Explain that participants will take turns sitting in the hot seat.
4. When a participant is in the hot seat, they randomly select a term from the list without revealing it to others.
5. The participant then provides clues or describes the term without using the actual term, while others try to guess what it is.
6. Rotate participants through the hot seat, ensuring everyone has a chance to participate.

Biodiversity Pictionary Relay

• Word Assignment:

1. Divide participants into teams of 4-6 members each.
2. Assign each team a biodiversity-related word or phrase from the prepared cards.

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Species Role-Playing

• Begin by introducing the concept of biodiversity, emphasizing the significance of various species in an ecosystem and how they depend on each other.
• Distribute the species cards to participants randomly, making sure each participant assumes the role of a different species within the ecosystem.
• Explain that participants will engage in a role-playing activity where they will act out the behaviors and interactions of their assigned species.
• Encourage participants to explore the designated play area, interact with each other based on their roles, and simulate the relationships and dependencies that exist in a real ecosystem.
• Let participants engage in role-play for a set duration, during which they will exhibit the characteristics and behaviors outlined in their role descriptions.
• After the role-playing period, gather participants for a group discussion.

Session Description

Ice Breaking: "Biodiversity Freeze Dance"

• Prepare a playlist of nature-themed songs.
• Clear a space for free movement.
• Explain the "Biodiversity Freeze Dance" game.
• Participants move as ecosystem species; freeze when music pauses.
• Resume music, repeat process for engagement.

Duration: 60-90 minutes. Target group: 15-30 participants aged 18-30

NFE Methods

• Role-Playing, Interactive Learning, Experiential Learning

Learn Check /Debriefing

• During the debriefing session, facilitate a discussion where participants can reflect on the experience and share insights. Some discussion points may include:
• What was it like to take on the role of a specific species within the ecosystem?
• How did the interactions with other participants mimic the relationships in a real ecosystem?
• What did you learn about the interconnectedness and interdependence of species in the ecosystem?
• How do the roles of species affect biodiversity and the stability of the ecosystem?

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4) Collaborative Mapping: Instruct groups to collaboratively create a visual map illustrating the direct and indirect impacts of their assigned activity on biodiversity. Encourage the use of diagrams, illustrations, and descriptive text to depict relationships and consequences. 5) Presentation: After a designated time, invite groups to present their maps to the larger group. Encourage groups to explain the relationships and consequences depicted on their maps, highlighting the interconnected nature of impacts. Facilitate discussion and reflection on the insights gained from the activity, including potential mitigation strategies and solutions.

ACTIVITY 1: Biodiversity Impact Mapping

Instructions:

1) Introduction to Impact Mapping: Explain the concept of impact mapping, emphasizing how human activities can have direct and indirect effects on biodiversity. Emphasize the interconnectedness of impacts, where actions in one area can have far-reaching consequences for ecosystems and species diversity. 2) Group Formation: Divide participants into small groups, ensuring diversity in backgrounds and perspectives. Assign each group a specific human activity known to contribute to biodiversity loss. 3) Assignment of Human Activities: Provide each group with a specific human activity contributing to biodiversity loss. Examples include deforestation, pollution, overexploitation, habitat destruction, and climate change. Encourage groups to consider both direct and indirect impacts of the assigned activity on biodiversity.

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Tools

• Whiteboard or flip chart paper
• Markers or drawing materials
• Biodiversity-related words or phrases cards

Learning Objectives

Introduction

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Learning Objectives

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3) Guessing Relay: After the time limit, the drawing participant returns to their team, and the next team member takes a turn guessing based on the drawing. Teams continue the relay until all members have had a chance to draw and guess. 4) Scoring and Laughter: Award points for each correct guess. Encourage lighthearted commentary and laughter throughout the activity to create a positive and enjoyable atmosphere. 5) Reflective Discussion: Conclude the activity with a brief discussion on the humorous interpretations and experiences during the game. Encourage participants to reflect on the biodiversity-related terms and concepts illustrated during the activity.

ACTIVITY 2: Biodiversity Pictionary Relay

Instructions:

1) Word Assignment: Divide participants into teams of 4-6 members each. Assign each team a biodiversity-related word or phrase from the prepared cards. 2) Pictionary Relay: Teams take turns sending one member to the whiteboard to draw the assigned word or phrase. The drawing participant has a limited time (e.g., 60 seconds) to illustrate the term without using any letters or verbal cues.

Main Aim

Enhance participants' understanding of the interconnected impacts of human activities on biodiversity through a collaborative mapping exercise.

Learning Objectives

Introduction

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Tips For The Trainer

• Encourage creativity and collaboration in the mapping process.
• Emphasize the importance of considering both direct and indirect impacts on biodiversity.
• Facilitate a reflective discussion on potential mitigation strategies.

Materials and preparation

• Prepare cards with biodiversity-related words or phrases (e.g., deforestation, habitat, endangered species).
• Ensure an adequate supply of markers or drawing materials.
• Set up a whiteboard or flipchart paper in a visible location.

Main Aim

The main aim of this activity is to illustrate the interconnectedness of species within an ecosystem and deepen participants' understanding of the roles different species play.

Learning Objectives

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Tools

Species cards (representing various species within the ecosystem), role descriptions (explaining the characteristics and behaviors of each species), a designated play area or space for participants.

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Learning Objectives

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NFE Methods

• Active Learning
• Creative Expression
• Team Building

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NFE Methods

• Active Learning
• Collaborative Learning

Materials and preparation

• Prepare large sheets of paper or designate a section of a whiteboard for mapping.
• Ensure an adequate supply of markers, colored pens, or sticky notes.

Learning Objectives

Introduction

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Learning Objectives

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Learning Objectives

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Main Aim

Infuse humor and creativity into the module by engaging participants in a lively game of Biodiversity Pictionary Relay.