WORKSHEET 1 Biodiversity
Summary
The students will research about mammal species and birds, trying to find out
what are the factors which are threatening these species and then what actions
should be implemented in order to minimize or eliminate the identified threats.
Goals
- identify factors of threat to populations of mammals and birds.
- recognise the importance of having behaviours promoting biodiversity.
- implementing measures that allow the mitigation of threats.
Suggestion
With the information gathered the class will be able to elaborate a campaign
to raise awareness to the problem all over the school.
To this campaign they can produce or use several materials such as ads,
photos, books, booklets, videos, songs and others.
Procedure
1. Preparation: divide the class in groups and choose a number.
(Having based your list of mammals and endangered birds) give each group
a species without letting the others know.
2. Research: each group should research which are the main threats,
mitigation measures and action to protect the targeted species implemented
or to implement.
3. Ad elaboration: with all the information gathered each group should write an
ad. The ad must be written in the name of the endangered species, saying
the threats they are under and the action that must be taken to save them.
4. Presentation: each group should read their ad and the class will try to guess
which specie it is.
5. Synthesis: the teacher will do a summary of the threat factors, mitigation
measures and protection / conservation action taking place.
