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How Diverse is That?

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After reviewing biodiversity, learners work in small groups to analyze actual species distribution data. They learn to calculate the Shannon-Weaver diversity index for different communities. Though not particularly engaging, the content is ideal for your biology or environmental science classes when studying biodiversity.

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biodiversity, ecosystems

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biodiversity, communities, ecosystems, biological diversity, diversity index, species distribution, species richness, science
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Grade
7th - 12th
Subjects
Science
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Resource Type
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For Teacher Use
Duration
2 hrs
Instructional Strategies
Collaborative Learning
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Public Domain

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