What’s happening to biodiversity? (secondary)
Watch this video clip to find out about the decline in animal and plant species, all over the world.
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Health, Human body, STEM careers, Animals, including humans, Living things and their habitats, Human and physical geography
A short guide with curriculum links, and step-by-step instructions for how to deliver the challenge in a 1-hour lesson. Includes ideas for diving deeper, if more time is available.
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About biodiversity activity sheet (secondary)
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