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Quarter 3 – Week 7A: Ecosystem: Biodiversity

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 WEEKLY LEARNING ACTIVITY SHEETS
Science 10 Quarter 3, Week 7A

Ecosystem: Biodiversity

Name: __________________________________________Section: ______________________

Learning Competency:
Explain how species diversity increases the probability of adaptation and survival of
organisms in changing environments. (S10LT-IIIh-41)

Specific Objectives:
1. Describe the levels of biodiversity.
2. Compare species diversity in different ecosystems.
3. Appreciate the value of biodiversity to the adaptation and survival of organisms in
changing environments.

Time Allotment: 2 hours

Key Concepts:
Biodiversity – is a term that refers to the variety of life on Earth. The other aspects of
biodiversity are the variety of ecosystems in the biosphere and the genetic variety among
individuals within a species.
Biodiversity refers to the different ecosystem in the biosphere, the different species within an
ecosystem and the different variety of organism in the species. It includes all the living
organism living in the biosphere whether it is known or unknown to human.

Biodiversity includes
a. managed ecosystem like plantations, farms, croplands, aquaculture sites, rangelands,
urban parks, and urban ecosystem have their own biodiversity
b. unmanaged ecosystem like wildlands, nature preserves, natural parks, forest, tundra
has a vast variety of species and rich biodiversity.

Levels of Biodiversity
1. Ecological diversity – refers to all the different habitats, biological communities and
ecological processes that occur within and between ecosystems.
Examples: deserts, forests, coral reefs, grasslands, wetlands, and oceans and many
others.
2. Species diversity – refers to the number of different species that are represented in each
community. For example, in a rice plantation, there are only 3-4 species of plants or animals
that can be found, while in a coral reef, there are hundreds of thousands of species of fishes
and another organism that can be found.
3. Genetic diversity – refers to all the different genes contained within all members of a
population. For example, the different variety of dogs. They are of the same species which
is Canis lupus familiaris but they have different variety like the poodle, Labrador retriever,
German Shepherd, Bulldog and many others.

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Biodiversity is also considered by many to have intrinsic value – that is, each species has a
value and a right to exist, whether it is known to have value to humans.

Core value that humans place on biodiversity.

a. Economic – human rely on biodiversity which provides raw materials for consumption and
production. Farmers, fishermen, timber workers, and many other livelihood of men relies
on biodiversity.
b. Ecological life support – biodiversity provides functioning ecosystems that supply oxygen,
clean air and water, pollination of plants, pest control, wastewater treatment and many
ecosystem services.
c. Recreation – many recreational activities rely on unique biodiversity. The tourism industry
depends on biodiversity like diving, firefly watching, bird watching, beautiful flowers
view, hiking, camping, fishing, and many others.
d. Scientific – biodiversity represents a variety of systematic ecological data that help us to
understand the natural world and its origins.

A stable ecosystem contains a wide range of producers, consumers and decomposers living
together in different habitats. The members of the community are interdependent. Stable
ecosystem has balanced biological unit that contains a wide variety of species.
There are two main components of stable ecosystem:
a. Resistance – refers to the ability of the ecosystem to remain stable when confronted with a
disturbance. Example: the ability of the forest to withstand windstorm.
b. Resilience – refers to how fast an ecosystem recovers from a disturbance. Example:
how fast damaged plants recovered and grows back from a windstorm.

Humans depend on healthy ecosystem to ensure a healthy biosphere that has balanced
cycles of energy and nutrients. Species are part of these cycle. The loss of these species from the
cycle can affect the stability of the ecosystem and the survival of the organisms.

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Activity 1. Diversity in the Community

Objective: Describe the levels of biodiversity.

What you need: Pen, paper, pencil
What to do: 1. Visit the ecosystem listed in the table. (or you may look at a picture in print or
digital format)
2. Fill in the table below with the different ecosystem, species found in the
ecosystem and genetic variation in each species. The first one is given as an
example.
3. Copy the table below and write your answer in a separate sheet of paper.

Table 1. Levels of Biodiversity

Estimated
Species (give at least
Ecosystem no. of Variation (give at least 2)
2)
species

Example: Mayana yellow mayana, red mayana

Botanical 10
garden Gabi-gabi yellow blossom, elephant’s ear
1. 2. 3.
Rice field
4. 5.

6. 7. 8.
Aquarium
9. 10.

11. 12. 13.

River
14. 15.

16. 17. 18.

Wetlands 19. 20.

Guide Questions:
1. Among the different ecosystems, which one has the most numbers of different species.

2. If there is only one group of animal species in the ecosystem, do you think that they can
survive? Why? Write your explanation in two sentences.

Scoring Rubric for Rating Guide Question

Points Indicators
4 points Discussion is well organized and demonstrated all relevant ideas.
3 points Discussion is well organized and demonstrated some relevant ideas.
2 points Discussion is well organized and demonstrated few relevant ideas
1 point Discussion is not organized and demonstrated irrelevant ideas.

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Activity 2. How Stable is Your Ecosystem?

Objective: Compare species diversity in different ecosystem.

What you need: Pen and Paper
What to do: Compare the diagrams below. Answer the questions that follow. Write your answers
on separate sheet of paper.

Guide Questions:
1. Which is a more diverse ecosystem?
List the species you can find in Ecosystem 1.

Ecosystem 1. Rural community. Ecosystem 2. Urban community.

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Guide Questions:

1. a. List the species you might find in Ecosystem 1.

b. List the species you might find in Ecosystem 2.

2. Which ecosystem is more resistance and resilient to natural calamities? Why? (Refer to scoring
rubric on page 3)

3. Which ecosystem can be considered a healthy and stable ecosystem? Why? (Refer to scoring
rubric on page 3)

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Activity 3: What is Your Value?

Objective: Appreciate the value of biodiversity in the survival of every organism.

What you need: Pen, paper, pencil
What to do: Below is a diagram of an ecosystem with diverse organisms and their interaction
with each other. Copy the table below and fill in your answer with the value of
organism to human. The first one is given as an example. Write your answers in
separate sheet of paper.

Figure 3. Biodiversity Web

Source: https://www.encyclopedie-environnement.org/app/uploads/2016/06/Biodiversity2.jpg

Table 2. Value of Biodiversity to Human

Organism Economic Value Ecological Life Recreational Scientific Value

Support Value Value
Parts are studied
Home for birds
Provide fruits Convert CO2 into for its
Example: Tree that can be use
Provide lumber oxygen pharmaceutical
in bird viewing
use.

1. fungi

2. water lily

3. bird

4. frog

5. fish

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Guide Questions:
1. Choose one organism in the picture which you think has no value to human. If that organism
is totally eradicated and become extinct, what do you think will happen to the ecosystem?
Why? (Refer to page 5 for the scoring Rubric)

2. Choose one organism in the picture that is most valuable to human. Give at least two reasons
why you consider that organism as the most important.

Reflection:
As a student, what activities can you do to protect biodiversity and maintain stability in
your community. Give at least 4 activities.

Rubrics for Rating Reflection:

Score Indicators
5 The activities are scientifically consistent with strong central idea related to
the topic and provides compelling support to the topic
4 The discussion is scientifically consistent with strong central idea related to
the topic and provides sensible support to the topic
3 The discussion is scientifically consistent with a central idea related to the
topic and provide few supports to the topic
2 The discussion is less scientifically consistent with idea related to the topic
1 The discussion is not scientifically consistent and does not provide support
related to the topic

References for learners:

Book Sources:
Acosta, Herma D., Liza A. Alvarez, Dave G. Angeles, Ruby D. Arre, Ma. Pilar P. Carmona,
Aurelia S. Garcia, Arlen Gatpo, et.al. “Biodiversity and Evolution”. Science 10
Learner’s Materials. 2015.

Campbell, Neil A., Brad Williamson, Robin J. Heyden. “Evolution Has Left Much
Evidence”. Biology: Exploring Life. “Conservation Biology can Slow the Loss of
Biodiversity”. 2004

Web Sources:
Cresswell, Ian. D., Helen Murphy. (2018, November 8). Importance of biodiversity.
Australia State of the Environment Report. Accessed on January 16, 2021. Retrieved from
`` https://soe.environment.gov.au/theme/biodiversity/topic/2016/importance-biodiversity

Groffman, Peter, M. (2008, November 11). Keeping balance in the environment. Cary Institute
of Ecosystem Studies. Accessed on January 18, 2021. Retrieved
from https://www.caryinstitute.org/news-insights/feature/keeping-balance-environment

Shah, A. (2014, January 19). Why Is Biodiversity Important? Who Cares? www.globalissues.org.
https://www.globalissues.org/article/170/why-is-biodiversity-important-who-cares

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Activity 2. How Stable is Your Ecosystem?
1. a. gorilla, birds, insects, bees, cow, trees, humans, vegetable plants, flowering plants,
grasses, fruit-bearing trees
b. trees, human
2. Ecosystem 1. Because there are plenty of trees that can help prevent flooding.
3. Ecosystem 1. Because there are variety of species that help balance the cycle of energy
and nutrients needed for our survival.
Activity 1. Diversity in the Community
Table 1. Levels of Biodiversity
Ecosystem Estimated Species (give at Genetic Variation (give at
no. of least 2) least 2)
species
Mayana yellow mayana, red mayana
Example: 10 Yellow blossom, elephant’s
Botanical garden caladium
ear
1. 5 2. Rice plant 3. 160, IR 140
Rice field 4. snails 5. Golden kuhol, kambuay
6. 5 7. fish 8. Gold fish, goli
Aquarium 9. plants 20. Java moss, amazon
sword
11. 10 12. fish 13. Haluan, carp
River 14. Water lily 15. Blue cloud, white water
rose
16. 20 17. birds 18. stork, wild duck
19. crocodile 20. salt water crocodile, black
Wetlands
caiman
Guide Questions.
1. Wetlands.
2. No. An organism needs another organism to interact with. For example, man needs
plant for oxygen and plant need human for carbon dioxide.
Answer Key
environnement.org/app/uploads/2016/06/Biodiversity2.jpg
Figure 3. Biodiversity Web. Retrieved from: https://www.encyclopedie
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Figure 2. Urban community. Retrieved from:
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Figure 1. Rural community. Retrieved from:
Image Sources:
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Reflection:
1. Plant more trees.
2. Clean the rivers and water system for a better cycle of oxygen.
3. Compost organic matter to maintain the cycle of nutrients in our soil.
4. Segregate and throw garbage properly to prevent contamination in our water, land and
air.
Activity 3. What is Your Value
Table 2. Value of Biodiversity to Human
Organism Economic Value Ecological Life Recreational Scientific Value
Support Value Value
Provide fruits Convert CO2 into Home for birds Parts are studied
Provide lumber oxygen that can be use in for its
Example: Trees bird viewing pharmaceutical
use.
Use to fertilize Decomposer, add none Studied for its
1. fungi the soil. nutrients to soil uses as antibiotics
Use in medicine
Use as food for Provides oxygen Made into crafts Studied for its
2. water lily livestock like to aquatic as hobby medicinal
cows animals properties
Some are edible Help in tree Used in bird Studied for its
3. bird and a good planting activity. viewing activity. anatomy and
source of food. physiology.
Some are edible It eats insects like none Studied for its
that is eaten by mosquitoes and anatomy and other
4. frog human. flies. medicinal benefits.
5. fish Food Release CO2 Can be used as Some fish has
essential for pet, and fishing essential oils used
respiration. activity. to treat some
diseases.
Guide Questions.
1. Dragonfly. No more predator for mosquitoes and flies. If these happens the number of
mosquitoes and flies increase that may infest the habitats of human and cause
various diseases.
2. Trees. They produce oxygen which is important for human and animal respiration.
They provide food and lumber essential for human consumption.