High and Low Biodiversity: Science

8 SCIENCE
HIGH AND LOW

BIODIVERSITY
Quarter 4
Weekly Learning Activity Sheet
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Week 5A
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WEEKLY LEARNING ACTIVITY SHEETS
Biology- Science 8, Quarter 4, Week 5A
High and Low Biodiversity
Name: ___________________________________________________ Section: __________________
Most Essential Learning Competency (MELC)

Explain the advantage of high biodiversity in maintaining the stability of an ecosystem.
(S8LT-IVh-21)
Learning Objectives: At the end of the lesson, the learners will be able to:
1. differentiate high from low biodiversity;
2. give advantages of high over low biodiversity;
3. predict what will happen to ecosystems with low biodiversity; and
4. recognize the importance of high biodiversity over low biodiversity ecosystem.
Time Allotment: 2 Hours
Key Concepts
Biodiversity is a word derived from ‘biological diversity’. It is the variability of living
organisms including terrestrial, marine, aquatic ecosystems and the ecological complexes of
which they are part. It is one of Earth’s greatest natural resources where humans are dependent
on biodiversity for food, health, medicines, industrial products, well-being and enjoyment of life.
An area with high biodiversity has the greatest number of species living in it. Example of
this is the tropical rainforest ecosystem (refer to figure 1) which serve to trap rainwater that
flows into rivers and streams. Many plants abound in forests that provides shelter, water and food
to many species that can survive drought or disasters as well as competition with other species
results to a stable ecosystem with smaller rate of species loss. It also minimizes soil erosion,
landslides and floods. They are sources of crops, that may resist pests and diseases or produce
more harvest and chemicals that can be made into medicines. An area with low biodiversity has
lesser number of organisms living in it. Low biodiversity can lead to species extinction. This
includes overexploitation, habitat destruction, environmental conditions like climate change,
global warming, pollution and competition due to limited resources. Example of low biodiversity is
desert ecosystem (refer to figure 2).
The biodiversity of an ecosystem contributes to the sustainability of that ecosystem. If an
ecosystem has higher biodiversity, the more sustainable it is. Conversely, lower biodiversity equals
less sustainability.
Figure 1. Tropical Rainforest Ecosystem Figure 2. Desert Ecosystem

Photo source: https://tinyurl.com/f64tfw3v Photo source: https://tinyurl.com/26kvtnep

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Activity 1. Is it High or Low?
Objective: Differentiate high from low biodiversity.
What you need: Pen and paper
What to do: Study and analyze the pictures below. Mark check (√) if the ecosystem has high
biodiversity or low biodiversity. Write your answers in a separate sheet of paper.
Ecosystem High Biodiversity Low Biodiversity
1.
Figure 3. Coral Reef Ecosystem

Photo source: https://tinyurl.com/2pu5yszc
2.
Figure 4. Banana Plantation

Photo source: https://tinyurl.com/3mhs54xu
3.
Figure 5. Temperate Rainforest

Photo source: https://tinyurl.com/yrnpxbjk

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4.
Figure 6. Desert
Photo source: https://tinyurl.com/y4dsash2
5.
Figure 7. Amazon Forest

Photo source: https://tinyurl.com/nhp7cx77
Guide Question:
How will you differentiate ecosystems with high or low biodiversity? Write two sentences
answers that practically explained the question.
(Note: you may refer to the rubric for rating responses on page no. 5)
Activity 2. Word Search

Objective: Give advantages of high over low biodiversity.
Predict what will happen to ecosystems with low biodiversity.
What you need: pen and paper
What to do: Find 10 words that relate to the advantages of high biodiversity over low
biodiversity.
O S S T E F O O D E
R U H C X A U H N C
G R E S R R R I W O
A V L K H G C Z A S
N I T P E I T Q T Y
I V E L D C W D E S
S A R E Y A D P R T
M L M S T A B L E E
S B F E F T T L T M
S N R D H I G H E R
W R E S O U R C E S

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Guide Question: Write two sentences answers that practically explained the question.
1.Why is high biodiversity advantageous over low biodiversity?

2.What will happen to ecosystems with low biodiversity?
(Note: you may refer to the rubric for rating responses on page no. 5)
Rubric for Grading Explanation in Activity 1 and 2

3 Points 2 Points 1 Point
The concepts or ideas presented are correct, Some concepts or ideas Most concepts or ideas
well-organized thought and no grammatical or presented are incorrect, presented are incorrect,
spelling errors. not organized thought not organized thought
and with minimal and has many
grammatical or spelling grammatical or spelling
errors. errors.
Activity 3. Importance of High Biodiversity

Objective: Recognize the importance of high biodiversity over low biodiversity in an ecosystem.
What you need: any sized bond paper, coloring materials
What to do: Create a poster that focus on importance of conserving ecosystem with high
biodiversity. Draw and color it in any sized bond paper. Your poster will be graded based on
the rubric below:
Sample poster: Rubric
Niche Beneath the Mangroves

Artist: Qwnchy Zhyl A. Aloyon

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Reflection
Ecosystem are affected by climate change. Habitats are being altered in which organisms
are experiencing it. Increasing global temperature, more frequent occurrence of extreme weather,
and rising sea level are among the effects of climate change that have a significant impact. And
some consequences of these effects include species decline and extinction of species. With these,
the practice of protecting and preserving biodiversity ecosystems are important for maintaining
the sustainability of ecosystem.
As a grade 8 student, in your own little ways, how can you help in conserving biodiversity?
Write three sentences answers that practically explained the question.
Rubric:
Score Description
5 Discussions demonstrate strong understanding of concept.
4 Discussions demonstrate good understanding of concept.
3 Discussions demonstrate some understanding of the concept.
2 Discussions demonstrate limited understanding of the concept.
1 Discussions demonstrate limited and unclear understanding of the concept.
References
Book Sources
Campo, Pia.et.al. Science 8 Learner’s Material. Pasig City, Philippines. Department of Education
Miller, Kenneth R., Levine, Joseph S. Texas Prentice Hall Biology. Pearson Education Inc. 2004
Web Sources
Biodiversity and Human Well- Being accessed on April 21, 2021. Retrieved from:
https://www.greenfacts.org/en/biodiversity/l-3/1-define-biodiversity.htm
Docsity Difference between high and low biodiversity. Accessed on April 21, 2021. Retrieved
from: https://www.docsity.com/en/answers/difference-between-high-and-low-
biodiversity/150178/
Luarte, Mara. Low and High Biodiversity accessed on April 21,2021. Retrieved from:
https://www.slideshare.net/MaraLuarte/low-and-high-biodiversity
Science Grade 8 Teachers Manual accessed on April 21, 2021. Retrieved from:
https://www.slideshare.net/orlandmarcenquig1/science-grade-8-teachers-manual
Image References
Figure 1 Tropical Rainforest -retrieved from: https://tinyurl.com/f64tfw3v

Figure 2. Desert - retrieved from: https://tinyurl.com/26kvtnep
Figure 3. Coral Reef Ecosystem - retrieved from: https://tinyurl.com/2pu5yszc
Figure 4. Banana Plantation - retrieved from: https://tinyurl.com/3mhs54xu
Figure 5. Temperate Rainforest – retrieved from: https://tinyurl.com/yrnpxbjk
Figure 6. Desert -retrieved from: https://tinyurl.com/y4dsash2
Figure 7. Amazon Forest -retrieved from: https://tinyurl.com/nhp7cx77

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Reflection
Sample answer:
As a student, I can help in conserving biodiversity through recycling cans and bottle
wastes. Segregating wastes as biodegradable, non-biodegradable, recyclable or special wastes.
I will also plant trees to help lessen climate change.
Students’ output which is the Poster may vary. (for Performance Task)
. Activity 3. Importance of High Biodiversity
Guide Questions:
Suggested answers:
1. High biodiversity is advantageous because it provides shelter, water and food to many
species that can survive drought or disasters as well as competition with other species
which can lead to a stable ecosystem with lesser rate of species loss while low
biodiversity has lesser number of organisms living which can lead to species extinction.
2. Ecosystem with low biodiversity can lead to species extinction and breakdown in the
functioning of the ecosystem.
Activity 2. Word Search
Guide Question:
Suggested answer:
1.Ecosystem with high biodiversity has the greatest number of species while ecosystem with low
biodiversity has smaller number of organisms. High biodiversity results to a stable ecosystem with lesser
rate of species loss while low biodiversity can lead to species loss due to limited resources.
Activity 1. Is it High or Low?
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8 SCIENCE

HIGH AND LOW

GLADYS CLAIRE A. ALOYON

Science (Biology)– Grade 8

First Edition, 2021

Development Team of Learner’s Activity Sheets

Writer Gladys Claire A. Aloyon

Editors: Jane C. Basul

Division Team Jessica Abiva

Management Team Romeo O. Aprovechar, PhD, CESO IV, Schools Division

Printed in the Philippines by:

Author: GLADYS CLAIRE A. ALOYON