What's a species?

What's a species?

Lesson 3 of 14 in this unit

  • Secondary
  • Year 7 - 8
  • Science
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  • Biodiversity
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  • Sustainability
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Lesson summary

Students investigate the concept of a species and how the concept is applied.

Learning intentions:

Students will...

  • use distinguishing features to separate species.
  • apply scientific concepts to identify species.
  • propose differences between natural and human causes of extinction.
  • sort species of plants and animals living in Australia into indigenous, domesticated and pests.

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Australian Curriculum Link:

Year 7 Science:

  • There are differences within and between groups of organisms; classification helps organise this diversity (ACSSU111)
  • Summarise data, from students’ own investigations and secondary sources, and use scientific understanding to identify relationships and draw conclusions (ACSIS130)

Year 8 Science:

  • Summarise data, from students’ own investigations and secondary sources, and use scientific understanding to identify relationships and draw conclusions (ACSIS145)

Syllabus Outcomes: SC4-7WS, SC4-14LW. 

Time required: 60 mins+ (ideal for two lessons)

Level of teacher scaffolding: Assist students in applying the concept of ecosystems, species and biodiversity.

Resources required

  • Internet and library access and writing materials or tablets if available

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