1. Biodiversity
Why is it Important?

2. Biodiversity Learning Targets:
I can predict what may happen to an ecosystem if biotic or abiotic factors are changed.
I can provide reasons why maintaining ecosystem biodiversity is important.

3. 10-Minute Mysteries
A boy tells his mother that he has a sore throat and a fever. She turns to the boy and says, “Lucky for you, there’s moldy bread in the world.” WHY?
Clue #1 - The boy has strep throat, an infection caused by bacteria
Clue #2 – Bread mold contributed to an important medical discovery made in 1928.
Clue #3 – Strep throats are treated with penicillin, an antibiotic (or substance that kills bacteria)

4. 10-Minute Mysteries
Pair up with partners in your assigned lab group and attempt to solve the other mysteries.
Questions must be in the form of yes or no questions.
Give clues out one at a time if they get stuck.

5. http://education. nationalgeographic

6. Biodiversity – Why is it important?
Humans depend on plants, animals and microorganisms in many ways.
“Ecosystem services”
Plants remove CO2 and produce O2
Bacteria convert atmospheric nitrogen into a form that plants can use
Decomposers (fungi, bacteria, insects, scavengers) recycle dead and decaying organisms.
Wetlands regulate the flow and quality of fresh water.
Natural Beauty
Moral and ethical obligation

7. Keystone Species Sharks & Coral Reefs:

8. A PNW Example of Biodiversity
Kincaid’s Lupine and Fender’s Blue Butterfly.
Oregon/Washington prairie ecosystem

9. An NW Prairie Ecosystem
Kincaid’s Lupine A threatened species

10. Fender’s Blue Butterfly
Fender’s Blue Butterfly An endangered species The larvae feed on the Lupine. Adult feeds on nectar of other flowers in the prairie ecosystem

11. What kind of species are they?
Keystone?
Foundation?
Indicator?
Umbrella?