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Section Three: What's the Status of Biodiversity?

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Biodiversity is essential for every habitat, but many species are at risk due to pollution and other factors. Explore several different species native to Illinois in a gallery walk with posters that learners have created after research and class activities. Additionally, they learn about the fate of the prairie-chicken and the ways that industrialization can lead to habitat loss.

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CCSS: Adaptable
Concepts
biodiversity, endangered species, extinction, animal species, reading comprehension, compare and contrast, habitats, pollution
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science
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Instructional Ideas
  • Use in your unit about habitats and endangered animals
  • Adapt the resource to reflect the habitats in your town and community
Classroom Considerations
  • Resource is based on the diversity in the habitats of Illinois
Pros
  • Provides all necessary worksheets and graphic organizers for student use
  • Activities are helpful for an earth science class, biology class, or in a language arts class when focusing on informational text
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