Investigating Local Biodiversity and Threats to Culturally Significant Species

SecondaryYear 9 - 10ScienceHuman EndeavourEnvironmentalBiodiversity

Lesson Summary

Students will explore the species in their local area using digital tools, research a species in their local area, and work collaboratively to develop a conservation action plan.

Learning intentions

Students will:

research local biodiversity
analyse threats to biodiversity, and how science and First Nations knowledge contribute to solutions.

Success criteria

Students can:

identify at least 1 species in their local area that plays a key ecological role
explain how environmental threats impact biodiversity and propose conservation actions.

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Lesson Details

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Investigating Local Biodiversity and Threats to Culturally Significant Species

Lesson Summary

Learning intentions

Success criteria

Lesson Guides and Printables

Lesson Details

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Resources Required

UN Sustainable Development Goals

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