TEKS & Objectives
7.3.B use models to represent aspects of the natural world such as human body systems and plant and animal cells
7.1 Organisms and environments. The student knows that there is a relationship between organisms and the environment. The student is expected to:
7.10.A observe and describe how different environments, including microhabitats in schoolyards and biomes, support different varieties of organisms
We will explore how different types of animals affect each other and their environment.
I will identify animals in a biodiverse environment.
1. Watch video.
GG Biodiversity of Life on Earth K2
2. Review vocabulary and complete quiz.
Biodiversity The measurement of the number of different kinds of plants and animals that live in an area
Rainforest A warm and wet habitat that is green with lots of trees and gets lots of rain
Canopy The tops of the trees in the rainforest
Subeterranean Underground
3. Check out the biodiversity on a single log bridge in Pennsylvania.
How many animals can you identify?
4. Spot different animals in a biodiverse environment.
Choose a game below:
Or pick another science/nature game at PBS Kids
Or…
Make a biodiversity poster.
Or color and add your own details to this one.
Speaking of animals…
What kind of cat is no fun to play games with?
a cheetah
5. “Genius Challenge – Biodiversity of Life on Earth”
Bonus Kahoot: “Exploring Apex Predators”