What do you want to know about biodiversity loss?

This versatile resource includes a set of 20 questions and answers about biodiversity based on the latest evidence available to scientists, including the Economics of Biodiversity: the Dasgupta review. It can be used for display, research or revision, supporting learners to understand the importance of biodiversity.

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< 30 minutes
KS3
KS4

Preparation

Download the resources below.

Location

  • Indoors

Curriculum links

  • Biology
  • Geography
Royal Society Biodiversity A3 Posters.pdf 47.64 MB
Royal Society Biodiversity A4 Posters.pdf 32.25 MB
Royal Society Biodiversity Resource Slides.pptx 26.94 MB
Royal Society Biodiversity Resource.pdf 12.1 MB

Step by step

Begin by watching this short 5-minute animation narrated by Sir David Attenborough: 

Preview image for the video "Why is biodiversity important - with Sir David Attenborough | The Royal Society".

The question and answer cards can be used in a number of ways:

  • As a card sort activity or as wall posters within science or geography lessons
  • To promote debate or discussion
  • To review learning as a quiz activity
  • In drama, creative writing or even in an assembly
  • To support the work of an Eco-Committee
  • To support independent research and project work
  • To support homework tasks
  • To aid revision for examinations (at KS4/5)
  • To enhance teacher knowledge