What do you want to know about biodiversity loss?

This versatile resource presents a set of 20 question-and-answer cards that explore biodiversity using the latest scientific evidence, including insights from the Economics of Biodiversity: the Dasgupta review.. Learners investigate what biodiversity is, why it matters, how it is changing, and what can be done to protect and restore it, drawing on real examples from across the natural world. The resource can be used flexibly for display, research, discussion or revision, supporting a deeper understanding of biodiversity and its value to society. 

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Activities (15+ min)
KS3
KS4
Biology
Geography

Preparation

What you need
  • The biodiversity activity guides 
Location

Indoors

Resources

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

  1. Download the biodiversity activity guides.
  2. Read the guidance for step by step instructions for each activity.
  3. Begin the activities 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".

Curriculum links

This activity can be used to support curriculum knowledge and skill development in Biology and Geography, alongside enhancing nature education, with age appropriate adaptations.

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