Week+4

Week 4 Watch the clip below and answer the questions.

1. What does biodiversity mean? __ [] __

2. Read the information below and write down two things that you think you could do to help conserve our unique biological diversity in Australia. i) ii)

3. Extension: Do a bit more research on biodiversity and create a poster to be displayed in the school grounds promoting awareness of biodiversity. There are many things that individuals can do to help conserve our unique biological diversity. For example: · Grow plants native to the local area in your garden. · Properly dispose of garden waste, aquarium and pond waste. · Protect local wildlife by controlling the activities of pets - for example, fitting cats with a bell, de-sexing pets and keeping them on your property at night. · Purchase environment-friendly cleaning agents - for example, phosphate-free detergent. · Recycle or carefully dispose of packaging - rubbish can kill wildlife. · Make your voice heard - respond to management and planning proposals that affect reserves and remnant bushland in your local area. · Join a group to help with conservation - for example, park-care groups, landcare groups. · Have a "minimal impact" when visiting bushlands - for example, take care with camp fires and do not collect plants or animals. · Help protect marine and aquatic species - for example, by catching no more than you need. ||  ||
 * ** What can individuals do? **