1. NOVEMBER 15, 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

2. How to measure biodiversity?
If you wanted to determine the species biodiversity of a 100 acre parcel of land, how would you do it?

3. To measure species biodiversity
1. Get a map of the area and create a grid system.

4. (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