BiodiversityYears 3 & 4

What is biodiversity?

‘Bio’ refers to biology. Which means the study of living things.

What is biodiversity?

‘Diversity’ means variety of things.

‘Bio’ + ‘Diversity’ means…

Biodiversity: The variety of living things on Earth.

Living things…

How do you know if something is alive?

Is this alive?

Is this alive?

Is this alive?

Is this alive?

Is this alive?

Is this alive?

Something is alive if it…

• Moves

Corn = not alive• Breaths• Senses• Grows• Reproduces• Gets energy Pig = alive

Living things need homes

• All living things need homes to survive• We call their homes ‘habitats’

What is the habitat of thisKoala?

This is a river habitat…

This is a river rainforest habitat…

Living things have special features

Living things have special features that help them to survive in their habitat.

For example:• A polar bear has fur to keep it warm in the

Artic• A kangaroo has big feet to help it jump

quickly• A cat has a long tail to help it balance

What features does this animal have?

What features does this animal have?

Quick Quiz Questions:

1. What does biology mean?2. What does diversity mean?3. What does ‘biodiversity’ mean?4. Which of these things are living? Koala, gum

leaf, bacteria, table, water bottle.5. What is a habitat?6. Why do animals need special features?