Students will examine the value of biodiversity, things which pose a significant threat and the importance of maintaining biodiversity at current levels. Natures Variety, Our Heritage, Our Future. Teaching considerations Students should be encouraged to access a wide range of resources other than those listed above to get a wider perspective of biodiversity issues. Initially, time should be spent ensuring students are familiar with the task required of them. The teacher may monitor students periodically to check their progress.
Students clarify their own values of biodiversity using the stimulus material selected.
This will help them visualise a place they know of that has a great variety of plants and animals. Students develop a list of values associated with biodiversity and rank them from most important to least important. List students' responses on the blackboard. Write down all responses initially then discuss students'responses. Prepare another list of those things that pose a threat to the world's biodiversity.