Earth Day (April 22)

A site from the UK that discusses how the presence of bats is an indication of healthy biodiversity

Over 95% of the species that ever existed on earth have gone extinct. So why should we be concerned about current extinction rates and conserving biodiversity? Find out here!

We discusses the changing environment as well as five ways in which human activity is contributing to climate change.

Information from the Canadian Government about the variety of genes, species and ecosystems that keep the living world healthy.

This site provides an excellent definition of biodiversity and links to a data bank of fact sheets and information about Canada's birds and mammals.

The loss of one key species can have a detrimental impact on many levels; from other species of animals to plants to the physical environment.

25% of the world’s land area is owned or occupied by indigenous peoples. But while their tradition knowledge is recognized, it is rarely taken into account by researchers and policymakers.

Learn why it important to protect Earth's biodiversity. The video also provides some examples of how communities can make a difference.

Explore the delicate balance of ecosystems with this Minecraft Student Build Challenge! Build an aquatic or terrestrial ecosystem including plant and animal species. Then remove one type of plant or animal.

An immersive Minecraft world with standards-based lessons. Explore these resources for hands-on learning about ecosystems, conservation and biodiversity.

What makes one ecosystem strong and another weak in the face of change? This video explains why biodiversity is the key. Related Lesson

3 levels of biodiversity: genetic, species, and ecosystem. Try out this interactive to learn more about each of these levels. Teacher resources accompany this video

Rewilding can help us become more attuned to the planet and the diverse species who call it home.

In this video, a scientist explains diversity in nature and why biodiversity is so important in the natural world.

In this video we are going to look at the importance of biodiversity to humans.

Learn why more variety of plants and animals are important for healthy ecosystems