Biodiversity of species (Secondary) - Introduction

How do we protect biodiversity of species?
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Social StudiesHistory+37th,8th Grade

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time-iconLesson duration is: 45 min

Introduction

This course provides an introduction to the importance of biodiversity of species in the ocean and how biodiversity of species can be protected.

Instructions

A series of 5 lessons.

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How do we protect biodiversity of species?

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This course provides an introduction to the importance of biodiversity of species in the ocean and how biodiversity of species can be protected.
Lesson 1 - What does biodiversity mean?

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This lesson explores the meaning of biodiversity and what contributes to the strength of a species.

Learning activities:
    Discuss how the vaquita has become endangered.
    Research two endangered species – check its population status and the reason for its endangered status.

Lesson 2 - What is threatening biodiversity?

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This lesson covers the issue of pollution, including plastics, chemicals, oil and noise.

Learning activities:
    Discuss the implications of pollution.
    Research an endangered species, which threats contribute to its status and what is the impact on the ecosystem.

Lesson 3 - What is threatening biodiversity?

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This lesson looks at the issues of climate change and introduced/invasive species.

Learning activities:
    Research the impacts of climate change, or ocean farmed fish, on ecosystems.

Lesson 4 - What is threatening biodiversity?

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This lesson covers how the ocean is being overfished, including the issues of illegal fishing and by-catch,

Learning activities:
    Investigate an example of overfishing and its impacts on biodiversity.
    Create a poster or infographic explaining the issue of overfishing.

Lesson 5 - How can we protect biodiversity?

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This lesson explores how to take a stand against pollution, address climate change and which measures to take against overfishing.

Learning activities:
    Discuss the violations and crimes taking place on fishing vessels.
    Research and discuss the roles of marine reserves and CITES.

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