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Science·Ecosystems & Habitats·conceptual

Biodiversity & Resilience

Explain what biodiversity means, why high biodiversity makes ecosystems more resilient, and describe the ways human activity threatens biodiversity (habitat destruction, pollution, invasive species, climate change)

Suggested ages 12–14

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Evidence of understanding

Defines biodiversity at the species, genetic, and ecosystem levels
Explains why high biodiversity makes an ecosystem more stable and resilient to disruption
Identifies at least three human activities that reduce biodiversity
Discusses why biodiversity loss matters for humans as well as wildlife

Assessment prompt

If Biodiversity & Resilience was asked why it matters if a rainforest is cut down even if lots of species survive elsewhere, could they explain what biodiversity means and why losing it makes whole ecosystems more fragile?

Standards alignment

MS-LS2-4US · ngss-ms

MS-LS2-4

Next Generation Science Standards (NGSS) Middle School

KS3.Sci.Bio.Adaptation.3GB · uk-nc-2013

Biodiversity

The national curriculum in England: Key stages 1 and 2 framework document · KS3