Biodiversity of species (Secondary) - Introduction
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Lesson duration is: 45 minIntroduction
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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Items in this lesson
Slide 1 - Slide
This course provides an introduction to the importance of biodiversity of species in the ocean and how biodiversity of species can be protected.
Slide 2 - Slide
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.
Learning activities:
Discuss how the vaquita has become endangered.
Research two endangered species – check its population status and the reason for its endangered status.
Slide 3 - Slide
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.
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.
Slide 4 - Slide
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.
Learning activities:
Research the impacts of climate change, or ocean farmed fish, on ecosystems.
Slide 5 - Slide
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.
Learning activities:
Investigate an example of overfishing and its impacts on biodiversity.
Create a poster or infographic explaining the issue of overfishing.
Slide 6 - Slide
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.
Learning activities:
Discuss the violations and crimes taking place on fishing vessels.
Research and discuss the roles of marine reserves and CITES.
Slide 7 - Slide
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