Biodiversity PD teaching resources
Biodiversity Teacher's notes (152kb PDF)
The Brush-tailed possum Game
This game introduces students to the concept of genetic diversity within a population, and why genetic diversity is important.
Possum Game (664kb PDF)
The game was adapted from the Field Museum's 'The Gene Scene' game which can be accessed at http://www.fieldmuseum.org/biodiversity/teach_basics.html and may only be used for educational purposes.
Birds Project
This document outlines a unit of work that uses birds to explain species diversity for students in Yr 3 and above. It aims to teach students about the variety of different birds, their behaviour and their niche in a particular ecosystem.
Birds Project Unit Notes (159kb PDF)
Bloom’s Taxonomy & Thinker’s Key classroom resource on biodiversity
blooms biodiversity teacher notes (700kb PDF)
Ecosystems Rule OK Game
This outdoor game demonstrates the fragile, variable and dynamic nature of ecosystems.
Ecosystems rule ok (138kb PDF)