Genetics and Evolution · Life Science

Biodiversity and Extinction

Examining the importance of variety in ecosystems and the causes of species loss.

Key Questions

  1. 1Why does the loss of one insect species threaten an entire food web?
  2. 2How do humans influence the rate of extinction compared to natural history?
  3. 3What strategies are most effective for preserving global biodiversity?

National Curriculum Attainment Targets

KS3: Science - Relationships in EcosystemsKS3: Science - Biodiversity
Year: Year 8
Subject: Science
Unit: Genetics and Evolution
Period: Life Science

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