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Section One: What is Biodiversity? Lesson PlanSection One: What is Biodiversity? Lesson Plan
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Illinois Department of Natural Resources
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Section One: What is Biodiversity?

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Four intriguing and scientific activities invite learners to explore the natural resources of their town. The activities cover concepts such as genetic traits, organizing species in a taxonomy, the differences between different species of insects and animals, and the importance of biodiversity in an ecosystem.

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CCSS: Adaptable

Concepts

biodiversity, insects, ecosystems, genes, migration, species, fungi, organisms, organizing information, classifying, taxonomy, bacteria, nature, surveys, native plants, native species, genetic traits, natural resources

Additional Tags

science

Instructional Ideas

  • Use throughout the year in different activities, or build upon the biology unit in your curriculum
  • Have kids research the natural resources in their own community
  • Connect the lessons with a unit on endangered species, ecosystems, or Earth Day

Classroom Considerations

  • Lessons are based on the natural resources of Illinois

Pros

  • Each lesson involves collaborative and hands-on activities
  • Encourages research and group cooperation

Cons

  • None

Common Core

RI.3.4 RI.4.4 RI.5.4

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