Biodiversity Why is it Important Biodiversity Learning Targets
Biodiversity Why is it Important?
Biodiversity Learning Targets: I can predict what may happen to an ecosystem if biotic or abiotic factors are changed. I can provide reasons why maintaining ecosystem biodiversity is important.
10 -Minute Mysteries A boy tells his mother that he has a sore throat and a fever. She turns to the boy and says, “Lucky for you, there’s moldy bread in the world. ” WHY? Clue #1 - The boy has strep throat, an infection caused by bacteria Clue #2 – Bread mold contributed to an important medical discovery made in 1928. Clue #3 – Strep throats are treated with penicillin, an antibiotic (or substance that kills bacteria)
10 -Minute Mysteries Pair up with partners in your assigned lab group and attempt to solve the other mysteries. Questions Give must be in the form of yes or no questions. clues out one at a time if they get stuck.
http: //education. nationalgeographic. com/educ ation/encyclopedia/keystone-species/? ar_a=1
Biodiversity – Why is it important? Humans depend on plants, animals and microorganisms in many ways. “Ecosystem services” Plants remove CO 2 and produce O 2 Bacteria convert atmospheric nitrogen into a form that plants can use Decomposers (fungi, bacteria, insects, scavengers) recycle dead and decaying organisms. Wetlands regulate the flow and quality of fresh water. Natural Beauty Moral and ethical obligation
Keystone Species Sharks & Coral Reefs: http: //www. theguardian. com/environment/201 3/sep/19/coral-reefs-suffer-hunt-sharks
A PNW Example of Biodiversity Kincaid’s Lupine and Fender’s Blue Butterfly. Oregon/Washington prairie ecosystem
An NW Prairie Ecosystem Kincaid’s Lupine A threatened species
Fender’s Blue Butterfly An endangered species The larvae feed on the Lupine. Adult feeds on nectar of other flowers in the prairie ecosystem
What kind of species are they? Keystone? Foundation? Indicator? Umbrella?
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