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Species Survival: More Than Just Sustainability

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This suite of resources from Year 1 to Year 10 has been designed to show how important science and innovation are in ensuring the survival and thriving of different species, including humans, in our constantly evolving World. 

Engage your students by exploring the importance of native bees, species survival, habitats, biodiversity and gene editing! Students will develop their understanding of science technologies and methods.

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Students explore the importance of native bees for our ecosystem. Students will investigate what a species is and why we should be interested in species survival.


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    Hive-Five for Native Bees!
    PrimaryYear 1 - 2ScienceBiologyEnvironmental
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    Thinking Creatively About Species Survival
    PrimaryYear 3 - 4ScienceBiologyEnvironmental

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    Students explore the roles of gene editing and reproductive technologies as one strategy for the survival of plants and animals impacted by climate change.

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    Gene Editing for Species Survival
    SecondaryYear 9 - 10ScienceBiologyEnvironmental

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    Students will learn about habitats and what contributes to a healthy habitat by creating their terrarium. Students will conduct a biodiversity audit of the schoolyard and share their findings with the school community.

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    Hands-on Habitats: Making a Terrarium
    PrimaryYear 5 - 6ScienceBiologyEnvironmental
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    Schoolyard Species Survival
    SecondaryYear 7 - 8ScienceHuman EndeavourEnvironmental

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