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Overview
topics
Introduction
Ecological Principles
Human Systems
Energy Resources
Air Resources
Land Resources
Water Resources
Living Resources
Conclusion
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Topic outline
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Living Resources & Biodiversity
1. Living resources
a. Food
b. Shelter
c. Clothing
d. Recreation
2. Levels of biodiversity
a. Genetic
b. Species
c. Ecosystem
3. Distribution of biodiversity
a. Species distribution
b. Hotspots
4. Value of biodiversity
a. Economic
b. Aesthetic and spiritual
c. Ecologic
d. Intrinsic
e. Recreation and health
f. Education
5. Threats to biodiversity
a. Habitat destruction, fragmentation, climate change
b. Invasive/Non-native species
c. Pollution
d. Bioaccumulation and biomganification
e. Human population growth
f. Overexploitation and illegal trade
g. Characteristics of extinction prone species
6. Classification of species
a. Stable species
b. Endangered species
c. Threatened species
d. Extirpated and extinct species
e. Game/non-game species
f. Invasive species
7. Protecting biodivesity
a. Species vs. ecosystem approach
b. Wildlife management
c. Preservation/conservation/restoration
d. Regulation
e. Education
f. Habitat management
RESOURCES
Living Resources & Biodiversity - Value of biodiversity - Recreation and health
 
Preserving Health through Biological Diversity (activity)
Source: Science NetLinks
Web site
Students read a series of articles about the benefits of biodiversity, environmental affects on disease behavior, and human's activities affect bidiverstiy. They answer a series of questions that help them consider how the loss of biodiversity might affect human health.
 

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