
What’s happening to biodiversity? (primary)
Watch this video clip to find out about the decline in animal and plant species, all over the world.
Topics:
Animals, including humans, Living things and their habitats, Design, Human and physical geography
Pupils record information about four places in their local area, that are already homes for nature, and discuss how local natural spaces have changed over time, with their family. Then, they write notes and draw sketches about any ideas they have for their home for nature.
Watch this video clip to find out about the decline in animal and plant species, all over the world.
Watch this video clip to find out what biodiversity means and discover why it’s important to our survival on Earth.
Watch this video clip to find out what we can all do, to help improve biodiversity.
Watch this video clip to find out how to complete the biodiversity challenge.
Pupils use this activity sheet to record their designs and explain how they have come up with their idea for a home for nature.
After watching the videos, use this sheet to record why biodiversity matters, what's happening to it and what we can do to improve it.
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