Objective: I will be able to explain what biodiversity is and the benets of
biodiversity for humans and other living things. Date Essential Question: What is biodiversity and why is it important? Class: Biology What is biodiversity?
What are the differences between ecosystem diversity, species diversity, and genetic diversity?
Describe at least 5 threats to biodiversity and explain how they reduce biodiversity.
What do we do in an attempt to preserve biodiversity? What conicting interests must be balanced?