Diversity of Life
Description
This Grade 6 resource helps students understand how both scientists and conservationists classify nature to help them make connections. Students learn how our planet is made up of different ecoregions, as well as how scientists classify plant and animal species. The resource also introduces cells as the basic units of life, and reveals why even the tiniest microorganisms have an integral role in every ecosystem. Activities encourage comparisons between environments, governments, climates and cultures in Canada and Cuba to help students understand similarities and differences.
Time Required: 1-2 lessons
Language: English
Teaching Process
1) Read Everything in its Place (see attached)
2) Have the students complete the following lessons, depending on interests, level and skills:
- Classification Systems (see attached)
- Little Things (see attached)
- Charting the Cultural Differences between Cuba and Canada (see attached)
- Comparing Governments (see attached)
3)See the Schools for a Living Planet link to access quizzes, supplemental projects and links to online games and additional resources
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Source:World Wildlife Fund Canada
Resource Type:Lesson Plan
Subject(s):Science, Social Studies,
Topic:Ecosystems, Governance,
Level:Primary / Elementary
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