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Topic 4: Conservation and Biodiversity 4.1 Biodiversity in Ecosystems 4.1.1 Define the terms: biodiversity, genetic diversity, species diversity, and habitat diversity. National Geographic: Types of Biodiversity WWF: What is Biodiversity? 4.1.1 Biodiversity PPT NWF Why is Diversity Important? 4.1.2 Outline the mechanism of natural selection as a possible driving force for speciation. 4.1.3 State that isolation can lead to differ3ent species being produced that are unable to interbreed to yield fertile offspring. 4.1.2 Natural Selection PPT Natural Selection Virtual Lab - Gene frequency pHet Natural Selection Simulation Berkeley Evolution 101 Pepper Moth Simulation Discovery Channel Video on the Theory of Evolution Speciation Video Recent News Articles on Speciation Natural Selection Crash Course Video Speciation Crash Course Video 4.1.4 Explain how plate activity has influenced evolution and biodiversity. PPT: Plate Tectonics & Speciation PBS Plate Tectonics The Geological Society: Plate Tectonics pHet Simulation: Plate Tectonics 4.1.5 Explain the relationship among ecosystem stability, diversity, succession, and habitat. Ecologic Succession PPT Primary & Secondary Succession Krakatau Case Study Life Returns to Mt. St. Helens Succession Video 4.2 Evaluating Biodiversity and Vulerability 4.2.1 Identify factors that lead to loss of biodiversity PPT: 4.2 Evaluating Biodiversity Bill Nye: Biodiversity NWF Biodiversity Loss of Biodiversity PPT The Habitable Planet: Biodiversity Decline Video 4.2.2 Discuss the perceived vulnerability of tropical rainforests and their relative value in contributing to biodiversity. IMAX: Tropical Rainforests Rainforest Alliance Adaptations of Tropical Plants BBC: Saving the Amazon Conservation of Rainforest Site 4.2.3 Discuss current estimates of numbers of species and past and present rates of species extinction. NOVA: Mass Extinctions Why do Mass Extictions Happen? Mass Extiction Interactive Timeline NEWS: Are we in the 6th Mass Extinction? Video: 6th Mass Extinction See Class Google Doc 4.2.4 Describe and explain the factors that may make species more or less prone to extinction. Endangered Species Handbook Worlds 100 Most Threatened Species 1300 Bird Species Threatened Extinction How Many Species on Earth Today? 4.2.5 Outline the factors used to determine a species' Red List conservation status. Red List Website Red List Criteria pdf 4.2.6 Describe the case histories of three different species: one that has become extinct, another that is critically endangered, and a third species whose conservation status has been improved by intervention. Aditi Connor Katie Kevin Kolap 4.2.7 Describe the case history of a natural area of biological significance that is threatened by human activities. Critical Hotspots around the world Hotspot: Madagascar Aditi Connor Katie Kolap 4.3 Conservation of Biodiversity 4.3.1 State the arguements for preserving species and habitats. Save our Planet Wildlife Conservation Society Australia May Have to "Tirage"" Unique Species The Nature Conservancy 4.3.2 Compare and contrast the role and activities of intergovernmental and non-governmental organizations in preserving and restoring ecosystems and biodiversity. 4.3.7 Discuss and evaluate the strengths and weaknesses of the species-based approach to conservation. PPT: 4.3 Conservation & Biodiversity See Class Google Doc for Summary Table UNEP WWF Greenpeace CITES Kyoto Protocol Video: How Whales Change Climate 4.3.3 State and explain the criteria used to design protected areas. 4.3.4 Evaluate the success of a named protected area. PPT: 4.3 Species & Habitat Conservation Wikipedia: List of Largest Protected Areas in the World Sundarban Bioshere Reserve Yellowstone National Park Serengeti National Park Komodo National Park Case Study: Galapagos Marine Reserve Arctic National Wildlife Refuge Brazil's Largest Rainforest Reserve