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Grade 6 biodiversity lesson plan

• January 3, 2022

Are you an Ontario-based teacher looking for a lesson plan for your Grade 6 lesson on Biodiversity? You’re in the right place! Here’s a 45 minute lesson that takes your kiddos out into the schoolyard for some hands-on learning.

I’ll keep this article short and sweet, but here’s a little backstory. The next few blog posts you will see are part of me building my online teaching portfolio – Part of which includes a snapshot into my lesson planning and approach to teaching in an elementary level classroom!

The lesson plan I am about to share is adapted from Madeline Hunter’s lesson plan template. If you want to read an in depth article about this approach, Leslie Owen Wilson, Ed. D. does a great job of explaining it here .

I will let my 45 minute lesson plan speak for itself, but please feel invited to reach out via comment or by private messaging me on Instagram if you have any comments or questions!

*Also please note that this model references the Ontario curriculum.

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Lesson Design Template – Adapted from Madeline Hunter

Throughout my work, I reference a worksheet. The one I used in my sample is from Edventures with Kids called “My Backyard Biodiversity”, which you can find by clicking here!

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Elke has a BA in International Relations with a minor in Spanish from the University of British Columbia. She is currently in her second year of the Master of Teaching Program (Primary/Junior) at the University of Toronto and is researching the field of children's rights. She has experience in a variety of roles, having worked with children of all ages and in many capacities.

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Grade 6 Overall Expectations:

Assess human impacts on biodiversity, and identify ways of preserving biodiversity.

• Saving the Natural World (Book)
• Planet Ark: Preserving Earth’s Biodiversity (Book)
• What Can We Do About Invasive Species? (Book)
• What Is The Threat Of Invasive Species? (Book)
• Aliens From Earth: When Animals And Plants Invade Other Ecosystems (Book)
• Gone Is Gone Wildlife Under Threat (Book)
• Animals on the Brink (Book series)
• Declining Biodiversity (Database article)
• Bugs That Call Your House Home (Database article)
• Biodiversity (Website)
• Species at Risk (Website)
• Blue Planet Biomes (Website)
• Animals and Nature (Website)
• Why is Biodiversity Important? (YouTube)
• Aboriginal Hunting (YouTube)
• Human Impacts on Biodiversity (YouTube)
• Invasive Plants (Website)
• Monoculture (Website)

Investigate the characteristics of living things, and classify diverse organisms according to specific characteristics.

• Science Kids: Biodiversity (DVD)
• Wonders of Biodiversity (Book)
• Biodiversity (Book)
• Your Guide to Life on Earth (Book)
• What Is A Vertebrate? (Book)
• Animals Without Backbones (Book)
• Invertebrates (DVD)
• Biomes (Book)
• Biomes of the World (Book series)
• Biodiversity (Hoopla ebook)
• Understanding Science: Classification of Living Things (Hoopla evideo)
• Biodiversity Survey (Website)
• Biodiversity Education Fact Sheet (Website)
• Vertebrate Basics (Website)
• Invertebrate Basics (Website)
• Biodiversity: Teacher Resource Booklet (Website)
• Pond Life Identification Kit (Website)
• Biomes of the World (Website)
• Plants (Website)
• Mission: Biomes (Website)
• Animal Classes (Website)

Demonstrate an understanding of biodiversity, its contributions to the stability of natural systems, and its benefits to humans.

• Tree of Life: The Incredible Biodiversity of Life on Earth (Book)
• Monerans & Protists (Book)
• Plants (Book)
• The Science of Living Things (Book series)
• Wild Animal Neighbors: Sharing Our Urban World (Book)
• Backyard Biology: Investigate Habitats Outside Your Door With 25 Projects (Book)
• Kingdoms of Life (database ebook)
• A Closer Look at Plant Classifications, Parts, and Uses (Hoopla ebook)
• Classification of Animals Volume 1 & Volume 2 (Hoopla ebook)
• Biodiversity Eco Facts (Hoopla evideo)
• What do Living Things Need? (Hoopla evideo)
• Biological Classification (Website)
• Why is Biodiversity Important? (Website)
• Relationships Between Organisms (Website)
• Green Invaders (Website)
• Invertebrate Animals (YouTube)
• Vertebrate Animals (YouTube)
• Bill Nye: Biodiversity (YouTube)
• Bill Nye: Biodiversity (Website)

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Grade 6 students focus on the use of classification systems as ways of learning about the great diversity of species and of organizing the study of species. Students will learn how all living things including humans are connected and how this biodiversity is important for a healthy planet. Through the use of classification systems they will learn the roles of different species and how they are connected to this diverse system. Humans make choices that affect diversity and it is important to recognize different viewpoints, for instance that of a developer and that of local residences whom are concerned about the environment. By considering different viewpoints and biasis students will learn to make informed decisions towards their own viewpoints.

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“Biodiversity is the variation among living organisms from different sources including terrestrial, marine and desert ecosystems, and the ecological complexes of which they are a part.”

What is Biodiversity?

Biodiversity describes the richness and variety of life on earth. It is the most complex and important feature of our planet. Without biodiversity, life would not sustain.

The term biodiversity was coined in 1985. It is important in natural as well as artificial ecosystems. It deals with nature’s variety, the biosphere. It refers to variabilities among plants, animals and microorganism species.

Biodiversity includes the number of different organisms and their relative frequencies in an ecosystem. It also reflects the organization of organisms at different levels.

Biodiversity holds ecological and economic significance. It provides us with nourishment, housing, fuel, clothing and several other resources. It also extracts monetary benefits through tourism. Therefore, it is very important to have a good knowledge of biodiversity for a sustainable livelihood.

Also Read:  Flagship Species

There are the following three different types of biodiversity:

• Genetic Biodiversity
• Species Biodiversity
• Ecological Biodiversity

Species diversity  

Species diversity refers to the variety of different types of species found in a particular area. It is the biodiversity at the most basic level. It includes all the species ranging from plants to different microorganisms.

No two individuals of the same species are exactly similar. For example, humans show a lot of diversity among themselves. 

Genetic diversity

It refers to the variations among the genetic resources of the organisms. Every individual of a particular species differs from each other in their genetic constitution. That is why every human looks different from each other. Similarly, there are different varieties in the same species of rice, wheat, maize, barley, etc.

Ecological diversity  

An ecosystem is a collection of living and non-living organisms and their interaction with each other. Ecological biodiversity refers to the variations in the plant and animal species living together and connected by food chains and food webs.

It is the diversity observed among the different  ecosystems in a region. Diversity in different ecosystems like deserts, rainforests, mangroves, etc., include ecological diversity.

Also Read:  Biodiversity in Plants and Animals

Biodiversity and its maintenance are very important for sustaining life on earth. A few of the reasons explaining the importance of biodiversity are:

Ecological Stability

Every species has a specific role in an ecosystem. They capture and store energy and also produce and decompose organic matter. The ecosystem supports the services without which humans cannot survive. A diverse ecosystem is more productive and can withstand environmental stress.

Economic Importance

Biodiversity is a reservoir of resources for the manufacture of food, cosmetic products and pharmaceuticals.

Crops livestock, fishery, and forests are a rich sources of food.

Wild plants such as Cinchona and Foxglove plant are used for medicinal purposes.

Wood, fibres, perfumes, lubricants, rubber, resins, poison and cork are all derived from different plant species.

The national parks and sanctuaries are a source of tourism. They are a source of beauty and joy for many people.

Ethical Importance

All species have a right to exist. Humans should not cause their voluntary extinction. Biodiversity preserves different cultures and spiritual heritage. Therefore, it is very important to conserve biodiversity.

India is one of the most diverse nations in the world. It ranks ninth in terms of plant species richness. Two of the world’s 25 biodiversity hotspots are found in India. It is the origin of important crop species such as pigeon pea, eggplant, cucumber, cotton and sesame. India is also a centre of various domesticated species such as millets, cereals, legumes, vegetables, medicinal and aromatic crops, etc.

India is equally diverse in its faunal wealth. There are about 91000 animal species found here.

However, diversity is depleting at a drastic rate and various programmes on biodiversity conservation are being launched to conserve nature.

Also read: Ecology

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What is biodiversity, what are the different types of biodiversity.

The three types of biodiversity are:

• Species Diversity
• Genetic Diversity
• Ecological Diversity

What is ecological diversity?

What is the role of biodiversity in maintaining environmental balance, what is the importance of biodiversity.

• Maintaining the balance of the ecosystem: Recycling and storage of nutrients, combating pollution, stabilizing climate, protecting water resources, forming and protecting soil and maintaining eco-balance
• Provision of biological resources: Provision of medicines and pharmaceuticals, food for the human population and animals, ornamental plants, wood products, breeding stock and diversity of species, ecosystems and genes.
• Social benefits: Recreation and tourism, cultural value and education and research.

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Written Assignment 6: Biodiversity

This assignment  requires you to    write  a clear, well-organized paper (500-750 words) which responds to the prompt provided below and demonstrates you have read the material in the modules.

First and foremost, I am grading your comprehension of the course material. To get a good grade, you must show me that you have read and understood the content from the modules we have covered so far.

Second, I am grading for critical thinking and analysis. How well do you form and support your arguments with evidence from the course material or external sources?

Third, I am grading for clean and quality writing. This means your paper should be well-written, thoroughly proofread, answer all parts of the prompt, and cite and format any/all sources correctly (see course Orientation for guidance on the APA style we expect you to use in this class).

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First, please do some independent research on the links between biodiversity loss and the rise of zoonotic diseases, such as COVID-19.   You will need to cite at least 3 reputable outside sources  that do not include the course modules for this assignment. For help evaluating what constitutes a reputable resource, please consult this guide from the  Penn State libraries . Second, write a 500-750 word essay on the links between biodiversity loss and zoonotic disease which addresses the following questions:

• How does biodiversity loss impact the emergence and frequency of zoonotic diseases, such as COVID-19?
• Drawing on materials from the course, provide a policy recommendation to reduce the correlation between biodiversity loss and the emergence of zoonotic diseases.

You  must engage at least three course concepts   in your paper. Remember engaging a course concept means defining that concept and explaining how it helps you think about the theme of your paper.  Please bold the concepts you engage in your response .

Review the grading rubric before completing your assignment.