An Introduction to Biodiversity PDF

LESSON 1 BIODIVERSITY An introductory lesson This week, we’ll learn... Natural Factors What is Biodiversity> ce of Biodiversity Human Factors The Importan Conservation Extinction Rates Let’s Make an OC!...

LESSON 1 BIODIVERSITY An introductory lesson This week, we’ll learn... Natural Factors What is Biodiversity> ce of Biodiversity Human Factors The Importan Conservation Extinction Rates Let’s Make an OC! 1 Habitat 2 Adaptations Where does your What special features help Draw an original creature and write a brief description of its creature live (e.g., your creature survive in its adaptations, habitat, diet, jungle, desert, habitat (e.g., camouflage, and predators/ threats. ocean)? unique feeding strategies)? 4 Diet 5 Predators/Threats What does your What are the potential creature eat? dangers to your creature?  Introduction Biodiversity encompasses the diversity of life on Earth, including species richness and ecosystem diversity. This week, we will explore the importance of biodiversity, its components, and how to protect it. What is Biodiversity? Biodiversity is the term used to describe the Ecosystem Diversity number and variety of life found on Earth. Biodiversity has four components: Genetic Diversity Species Diversity Functional Diversity Ecosystem Diversity Genetic Diversity the measure of the number the sum total of genetic of different kinds of information contained in the ecosystems in an area genes of organisims Species Diversity Functional Diversity the variety of important the measure of the number biological and chemical of different species in an processes occurring in area ecosystems The Importance of Biodiversity Biodiversity is essential for: Ecosystem stability Providing ecosystem Guarantee sustainable and resilience. services. resources.  The Values e s u s b a s ic n e c e s s it ie s. Economic V a lu e : p r o v id a r e in t e r d e p e n d e n t f o r Ecolog ic a l V a lu e : w e our survival. t h e in n a t e a n d n a t u r a l A e s t h e t ic V a lu e : t h e e n v ir o n m e n t. beauty of b e V a lu e : w e a r e c a ll e d t o Ethical a n d M o r a l st e w a rds o f G o d 's c r e a t io n. Let’s Battle!  Let’s Reflect 1. How did the competition between creatures help you understand the challenges faced by real animals in nature? 2. How does the concept of biodiversity relate to the activity? Why is it important for different species to have a variety of adaptations? 3. If you could redesign your creature based on what you learned from the bracket battles, what changes would you make and why?  What is the end of biodiversity? Extinction = the total disappearance of all the members of a certain species. Biodiversity is lost if all mem bers of a particular kind die off. “We are not God. The Earth was here before us and was given to us.” Pope Francis THANK YOU