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This Calculating a Biodiversity Index activity also includes:
Biodiversity refers to the variety of animal and plant species in a specific habitat. With a collaborative activity, the habitat becomes a page from the white pages, and the species are the surnames in the book. Learners calculate the indices of biodiversity for a selection of the surnames to model the process scientists use.
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Instructional Ideas
- Incorporate during a lesson on biodiversity
Classroom Considerations
- Requires a white page from a phone book for each group
- Expects pupils to make basic calculations using a formula
Pros
- Assigns roles to each group member for full participation
- Provides a student handout with procedures and reflection questions
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