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TOPIC: BIODIVERSITY and EXTINCTION

Learning Objective

1. Relate species extinction to the failure of populations of organisms to adapt to abrupt changes in the
environment.
2. Explain biodiversity and extinction.
3. Create awareness campaign about endangered species.
Preliminary Activity

WATCH ME!
Why is biodiversity so important? – TED-Ed
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GK_vRtHJZu4&t=137s
On page 85 of your textbook “A Closer Look” read the article of Grief on the Reef reflect on the values
presented and prepare to write a short reflection about the article later.

Learning Activities

Lesson 1 Biological Diversity

Biodiversity refers to the variety of living species on Earth, including plants, animals, bacteria, and fungi.
Biodiversity is a term used to describe the enormous variety of life on Earth. It can be used more specifically to
refer to all of the species in one region or ecosystem. Biodiversity refers to every living thing, including plants,
bacteria, animals, and humans. Scientists have estimated that there are around 8.7 million species of plants and
animals in existence.
Components of Biodiversity
1. Ecosystem diversity
2. Genetic diversity
3. Species diversity
4. Functional diversity

ACTIVITY 1 – Web Mapping

Direction: Read the text on pages 91-93 of your science textbook about biodiversity and its importance.

IMPORTANCE OF
BIODIVERSITY

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Lesson 2 Extinction Rates

Do you know?
The Spix’s macaw is a recently extinct animal from near the
Rio São Francisco in Bahia, Brazil. In 2019, the bird known
as the “Little Blue Macaw” because of its vibrant blue
feathers was declared extinct in the wild. Fortunately,
experts have documented about 160 Spix’s macaws in
captivity. Scientists and the Brazilian government are
working on a planned release of the parrots to the wild in
2021.
The species was popularized in 2011 when the animated
movie “Rio” depicted a cartoon characterization of the
breed. Early scientists named the species for the German
naturalist who documented them in 1819.
Habitat destruction and illegal trapping and trade are what caused the wild Spix’s macaw’s demise.

What does ‘extinct’ mean?

The term ‘extinct’ refers to a particular animal or plant species having died out, and there being no more
individuals alive anywhere in the world. Whilst extinction can be a natural part of evolution, it is also a
phenomenon that is greatly enhanced and sped up by human activity.

Two types of extinction

1. Premature extinction
2. Commercial extinction

ACTIVITY 2 – Figure Analysis

Directions: Open pages 94-95 of your science textbook Study the different causes of the five mass extinctions.

Premature Commercial

Premature Commercial

Premature Commercial

Premature Commercial

Premature Commercial

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Integration

You need not to answer this, but you need to reflect on this part. Additional points to those who can share their
thoughts.

Wealthiest people today like Jeff Bezos and Elon Musk are in race to space. Everyone is hyped up with space
exploration and settlement to other worlds. Do you think their passion and fascination about this is acceptable
when our earth needs more investing than space rockets? And kindly reflect on this quote:

“It is that range of biodiversity that we must care for – the whole thing- rather than just one or two
stars.”
-David Attenborough

Self- Assessment

As a student, do you think you have the potential to advocate on the restoration and protection of
biodiversity? How can you help?
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Summary
For the summary just read Chapter Recap on page 111 of your science textbook. Provide additional main
points if you have something to add.

Action
Performance Task
 Create an awareness campaign about endangered species. Post it on your Facebook accounts.

RUBRICS FOR GRADING:

CONTENT 80 %
RELEVENCE TO THE TASK 10 %
LIKES (HEART REACT ONLY) 10 %
TOTAL 100 %

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References

 https://www.nationalgeographic.org/encyclopedia/biodiversity/
 https://safarisafricana.com/recently-extinct-animals/
 Teacher’s Wrap Around, The New Grade 9
 Learning Guide 9

Feedback/Comments

Should there be any queries, concerns, or clarifications please reach out to me through the following:

Jayson Corpin Espejo Jayson Corpin Espejo jaysoncorp21@gmail.com

In God’s Mercy We Serve with Joy!

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