NOVEMBER 15, 2017 OBJECTIVE – Students will discuss and learn how biodiversity is measured by scientists. WARM-UP – How do scientists use biodiversity as an indicator of an ecosystem’s overall health? HOMEWORK – Review Measuring Biodiversity Lab. AGENDA: Review Biodiversity Questions relating to Dzanga Sangha and Bio-Benefits Discuss how to measure biodiversity in preparation for lab
How to measure biodiversity? If you wanted to determine the species biodiversity of a 100 acre parcel of land, how would you do it?
To measure species biodiversity 1. Get a map of the area and create a grid system.
(decide how many plots to sample based on time and money) 2. Random select plots. (decide how many plots to sample based on time and money) 3. Keep a list of all the animals found. 4. Graph Species Accumulation Curve Sampling days or area