Vocabulary for Describing Environmental Science and Biodiversity

Objective: The student will learn essential environmental science and biodiversity terms.

I. Introduction:
A. Introduce the topic of environmental science and biodiversity.
B. Explain the importance of learning vocabularly related to this subject.

II. Vocabulary:
A. Acquaculture – the cultivation of aquatic organisms for food.
B. Biodiversity – the variety of plants, animals, and microorganisms in a given area or ecosystem.
C. Climate Change – a long-term alteration of average atmospheric conditions, resulting in a shift in weather patterns.
D. Conservation – the protection and preservation of natural resources, natural habitats, and wildlife.
E. Ecology – the study of the interactions between living organisms and their environment.
F. Endanger Species – a species that is at risk of becoming extinct due to human activities.
G. Habitat – the natural environment of a particular species or organism.
H. Pollution – the introduction of contaminants into an environment that can cause adverse effects.

III. Practice:
A. Have the student complete a fill-in-the-blank exercise using the terms from the lesson.
B. Write a paragraph using some of the terms from the lesson.

IV. Conclusion:
A. Summarize the importance of learning environmental science and biodiversity vocabulary.
B. Explain the relevance of the lesson.

V. Summary:

• Introduced the topic of environmental science and biodiversity.
• Learned essential environmental science and biodiversity terms, such as aquaculture, biodiversity, climate change, conservation, ecology, endangered species, habitat, and pollution.
• Practiced using the terms through a fill-in-the-blank exercise and a paragraph.
• Summarized the importance of learning environmental science and biodiversity vocabulary.