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Section Two: Why is Biodiversity Important? Lesson PlanSection Two: Why is Biodiversity Important? Lesson Plan
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Illinois Department of Natural Resources
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Section Two: Why is Biodiversity Important?

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Explore soil, genetic traits, natural resources, and pollution in a series of lessons that focus on biodiversity. Kids complete experiments to learn more about the importance of varied genes and organisms in an ecosystem.

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CCSS: Adaptable

Concepts

biodiversity, reading comprehension, nature, poetry, diamante poems, cinquains, haikus, free verse, organizing information, ecosystems, ecological systems, extinction, pollination, the atmosphere, evaporation, metals, minerals, pesticides, photosynthesis, sediment, transpiration, wetland ecosystems, water treatment, pollution, water runoff, climates, oxygen, the water cycle, soil

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science

Instructional Ideas

  • A great addition to a unit on ecosystems or conservation
  • Have kids conduct online and hands-on research about the natural resources in their own community
  • Use the lessons as part of a unit or choose the lessons that are applicable to your curriculum

Classroom Considerations

  • Based on the standards and ecosystem in Illinois

Pros

  • Provides auxiliary resources that you could use to enhance your lessons
  • Activities are fun and educational for learners of all levels
  • Combines language arts and science 

Cons

  • None

Common Core

RI.3.4 RI.4.4 RI.5.4

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