Interactive

Life in the City

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Believe it or not, biodiversity exists even in areas of disturbed habitat. An interactive activity challenges learners to look for species with a magnifying lens in an image of a city habitat. Pop-up images and descriptions explain how the species interact within their ecosystems.

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Instructional Ideas
  • Have pupils create an animal diversity web with what they find in the activity
  • Follow the online activity with a walk through a grassy area to look at the biodiversity present
Classroom Considerations
  • Expects a basic understanding of the concept of biodiversity
  • Ensure students have Internet access if assigning as a remote learning resource
Pros
  • Highlights key vocabulary
  • Uses imagery to reinforce concepts
Cons
  • None
NGSS