Biodiversity and Conservation
Understanding the importance of biodiversity and the threats to it, along with conservation efforts.
Key Questions
- Justify the importance of biodiversity for ecosystem stability.
- Analyze the main threats to biodiversity globally and locally.
- Design a conservation plan for an endangered species or habitat.
MOE Syllabus Outcomes
Suggested Methodologies
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