1. Chapter 4 Diversity of Life

2. Slime Mold http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GScyw3a mmmk http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GScyw3a mmmk

3. Shrew

4. Human Bugs

5. Biodiversity Ecosystem Benefits of an ecosystem “services” Genetics Mutation Natural Selection Adaptation Species Evolution Speciation

6. Species Diversity All the different species of life on Earth

7. Traits Characteristics organisms inherit from parents

8. Gene Chemical code for a trait Thousand on DNA

9. Genetic Diversity The different genes found in one species Makes individuals different Helps species survive when climates / earth changes

10. Ecosystem Diversity The different ecosystems on Earth Vary in Climate Geography Plants Animals

12. Conservation = Protect Protect animals Protect plants Protect land Why? To maintain biodiversity- human survival

13. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9d16qkHpAXo

14. Conservationist Person Job is to protect natural resources Work for EPA, Universities, or organizations