Science - Biology

• Burrowing Owls
  This lesson uses the example of the Burrowing Owl to illustrate how human activities can control the fate of a species. Students look at examples of both negative and positive human impact.
• Can Captive Breeding Save Species?
  Students will research and assess programs such as captive-breeding programs and species-survival plans adopted by zoos, aquariums, and other institutions that strive to preserve biodiversity.
• Introduction to Natural Selection
  This lesson is an introduction to natural selection. A hands-on activity demonstrates how some traits encourage survival of certain species, resulting in a change in population.
• Save the Moonflowers
  What do you know about endangered species? In this lesson, you will learn how the botanical artist Margaret Mee's activities are helping markets save the rare moonflower.
• Why Preserve Biodiversity?
  In this lesson students discuss the importance of maintaining ecosystems. They also explore the various arguments that people make in favor of preserving Earth's biodiversity.