Exploring the biodiversity index Lesson 1.2

diversity means a variety of types Biodiversity bio means life diversity means a variety of types

Florida Everglades

Florida Everglades

How could you describe the biodiversity of the Everglades?

Identified Species in our biosphere Lets play a game… Name of the Specie Identified Species in our biosphere

Lets play a game… In your phone copy this address http://ngm.nationalgeographic.com/2011/01/seven-billion/biodiversity-game Rules: You will match the different species with the number of species we have in planet Earth. You will do this until you get all boxes green meaning the answer is correct. As soon as you’re done fill the table that you copied before

Explain What did the lab simulation symbolize? How can you better define the term, biodiversity? [reference biodiversity index] Would high or low levels of biodiversity be necessary to maintain an ecosystem’s health? Why?

Explain How, then, has the introduction of the Burmese python affected the health of the Florida Everglades ecosystem? Given your answer, readdress the unit question: Should we eradicate invasive species such as the Burmese python?

How do you think scientists keep record of a population in a place? Why do you think this is important?

While watching the video answer:

How an invasive specie can affect certain habitat/area? The lionfish in Fl…

After reading the article and watching the videos Why do you think it is important to count species? How would changes in penguins or any species population be important to know?

Should we eradicate invasive species? Lets vote again!!! Should we eradicate invasive species?